Women of Impact Tips To Being Irresistibly Confident and Likable in Zoom Calls | Vanessa Van Edwards (Replay)
Oct 8, 2024
Vanessa Van Edwards, founder of the Science of People and author of Captivate, shares her journey from faking it to embracing authenticity. She reveals why a genuine background matters during video calls and the surprising benefits of wearing perfume and high heels for virtual interviews. Vanessa discusses how revealing insecurities upfront can build trust, and explains how video call dynamics differ from in-person interactions, emphasizing the importance of body language and emotional presence to enhance connections online.
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Embracing Authenticity Changed Everything
- Vanessa Van Edwards shared her decade-long struggle trying to fake being someone she wasn't to be likable.
- She decided to embrace her authentic self, which was a game changer in her career and relationships.
Real Backgrounds Trump Virtual Ones
- Virtual backgrounds are perceived less favorably compared to real backgrounds in video calls.
- Real backgrounds provide visual context that makes interactions feel more authentic and engaging.
Leverage Backgrounds as Assets
- Use your real video call background as a conversation starter by displaying meaningful items related to your personality or achievements.
- This helps differentiate you in interviews and sets a positive context for small talk.