Growth in Leadership Confidence in The King’s Speech
In 1939, a nervous 44-year-old monarch sat behind a microphone. Millions of people were waiting at their radios to hear what he had to say. The subject was the survival of civ[..]
Teleprompters – Making the Most of a Necessary Evil
Teleprompters can be great when newscasters need to nail facts during a live broadcast. But they are trained media professionals who learn how to sound natural while reading a[..]
Navigating Corporate Messaging through Covid-19
In early 2020, we were all called to a higher purpose—to work together to overcome this terrible tragedy. From TV commercials to corporate communications, there was a widely[..]
How Corporate Communicators & Leaders Should Pivot Their Messaging as the Pandemic Shifts
Authenticity Expert Vern Oakley, a leading director of corporate videos, offers tips as content transitions to more targeted messages. With the two-year anniversary of the Cov[..]
Breaking Corporate Video Barriers: Becoming a Suit with a Soul
When people hear titles like CEO or president, the words conjure up some “suit” sitting in a corner suite on the top floor of a skyscraper. Video is one of the best ways t[..]
Why CEOs should steal techniques from actors
Amateurs borrow, experts steal. To get great results from your video performances, steal the techniques actors use to come alive on screen. Executives shouldn’t become actor[..]
How Nervous CEOs Sell Charisma on Camera
Charisma is not some mysterious force that you’re either born with or not. Charisma is a skill you can learn without becoming an extrovert or changing your personality. Afte[..]
The Intangible Elements of an Effective Video
The tangible elements of creating a great corporate video are straightforward: a talented crew, high quality equipment, a carefully selected location. The intangible elements [..]
Upgrade Your Performance with Trusted Advisors
When you’re preparing to go on camera, you’ll be thinking about what you’ll wear, how you’ll answer questions, whether you’ll be able to fit the shoot in between you[..]