Improving Your on Camera Presence (Revisited)

Here’s a secret… most people aren’t naturals on camera.

For many, it can be daunting and can even hold us back from trying to make videos in the first place. But if you’re running training or making content, video is no doubt a part of your job.

So how do you look good on camera? It’s a question we hear a lot, so we pulled this 2022 episode from out of the archive, which has some great tips from Diana Howles, the CEO and Co-Owner of Howles Associates.

You’ll hear practical tips on how to feel more confident, look more professional, and connect more authentically without feeling like you're faking it. We talk about how to “clean up” your on-camera image and get your message across more effectively, whether you’re doing live or pre-recorded videos.

Diana is an award-winning speaker, author, and international virtual trainer with 25 years of experience in the learning industry. She has conducted live online training for clients since 2000 and has taught virtual classes in more than a dozen countries. Diana is also the author of the book Next Level Virtual Training.

Learning points from the episode include:

• 00:00 - 03:14 Introduction to Diana
• 03:15 - 04:58 Diana explains the premise of her book, Next Level Virtual Training
• 04:58 - 08:25 What is an on-camera presence and why is it important?
• 08:25 - 12:55 What to do if you’re not comfortable on camera
• 12:55 - 15:11 How to tweak your on-camera presence for live vs. pre-recorded video
• 15:11 - 21:04 Steps to take to get more comfortable on camera
• 21:04 - 23:17 Standing vs. sitting while on camera: which is best?
• 23:17 - 29:30 Common mistakes people make on camera
• 29:30 - 41:04 How to use the B.L.E.A.C.H method to clean up your on-camera presence
• 41:04 - 43:18 Where to find more tips from Diana
• 43:18 - 49:07 Diana’s speed round
• 49:07 - 50:00 Outro

Important links and mentions:

• Connect with Diana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianahowles/
• Visit Diana's Website: https://howlesassociates.com/