New year, new goals, and exciting opportunities to elevate your virtual facilitation skills! This year, I’m bringing you fresh tips, tools, and events to help you create engaging and impactful online experiences. To kick things off, I’m excited to let you know that my Virtual Experience Masterclass is back and better than ever - now with a brand-new format! 🤓 Virtual Experience Masterclass: One Week to Level Up! Designed for facilitators, educators, and content creators, this 5-day intensive...
14 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Facilitainers, Let’s face it – bad audio can ruin even the most engaging session. Whether you’re running a training, recording a podcast, or livestreaming, your audience needs to hear you loud and clear. This week, we’re diving into simple, actionable tips to improve your microphone game. From positioning to software tweaks, these tips will help you sound like a pro – no matter what mic you’re using. 🎙️ Master Your Mic: 5 Crystal-Clear Audio Tips Good audio is more important than good...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
This week’s issue comes with a hard-earned lesson: always quadruple-check all links before hitting "send." Why, you ask? Well, last week, I may have added links that mostly led to the same page. Oops. Thanks for your feedback and my apologies for the mix-up. 🤓 This time, I’ve triple-checked (no promises about quadruple, though), so you can click with confidence! That being Said … let’s dive into this week’s tips, tools, and events! Quick Tip: Screen Sharing Layouts in Zoom 💻 Did you know Zoom...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Welcome to this week’s Facilitainment Weekly! Packed with quick tips, new tools, and festive events, this edition has everything to help you wrap up the year on a high note. Let’s dive into fun upgrades and ideas to keep your virtual sessions memorable. Enjoy! Quick Tip: Customize Your Zoom Toolbar 💻 Want a more personalized Zoom experience? Rearrange most of the toolbar buttons to keep your go-to tools within easy reach. Just click and drag any toolbar button to reposition it to your liking....
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, It’s been a while, but I’m back with some quick tips and resources to boost your virtual facilitation, teaching, and event hosting skills! Quick Tip 1: Zoom Push-to-Talk 🚀 Did you know Zoom has a Push-to-Talk feature? Stay muted in meetings and unmute yourself temporarily by holding the space bar to speak. It’s a great way to keep background noise under control! Click your profile picture in Zoom and select Settings. Go to Audio. Check Press and hold “Space” key to temporarily...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, welcome back to another edition of the Facilitainer. I'm here to help you elevate your virtual facilitation, teaching, and event hosting skills. In this issue, we're focusing on creating the perfect ergonomic workspace and mastering eye contact during Zoom calls. These simple yet effective hacks will boost your comfort and engagement, ensuring you always perform at your best. Plus, don't miss out on the next cohorts of th Facilitainer Masterclass starting July 17, and some...
7 months ago • 5 min read
Hey Reader, welcome back to another edition of the Facilitainer. I am here to help you elevate your virtual facilitation, teaching, and event hosting skills. In this issue, we're diving into some essential tips to enhance your Zoom sessions and lighting setup, ensuring you always present your best self online. Plus, I've got a powerful practice to help you refine your skills through self-review. Let's get started! 💡 Master Three-Point Lighting Good lighting is crucial for creating...
8 months ago • 3 min read
Welcome to the Facilitainer. Hey there, fabulous folks! 👋🏽 It's been too long since we last connected, but that's changing RIGHT NOW! 🤓 I'm super excited to relaunch my newsletter. Get ready for a fresh issue every other week starting today. We're diving into everything from virtual facilitation to webinars, audience engagement, and the hottest tools and resources to supercharge your virtual game. 💡 For those of you just joining us, I'm Said, a.k.a. the Facilitainer. My mission? To help...
8 months ago • 2 min read