Today joining me on my journey to democratise video for business  is an incident management trainer who went from face-to-face to video training, and hasn't looked back We talk about…  creating video courses for government departments  overcoming your fear of appearing on camera  opportunities that come from creating video courses How To Get Zoom Viewers To Interact With You How Long Should a Training Video Be Connect with Dave Greenberg https://rescuedave.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rescuedave-nz/  

Joining me on my journey to democratise video for business is Rebecca Wilson, a business adviser and data analyst who went from zero videos to posting weekly videos.   We talk about… The analytical mindset vs creative mindset myth… that somehow you need to be creative to make videos for your business. Her growth in confidence over 70 videos in front of the camera Using systems for making videos easier. How to decide which topics to make videos on.     Connect with Rebecca at… https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccajanewilson/ https://www.wilsonba.co.uk/

Today joining me on my journey to democratise video for business is a coach who coaches female business leaders to create more fulfilled, extraordinary lives. She’s a sales director who left it all behind to create and live a life of her own design. Meet Claire Sewell. We talk about… Acknowledging that you’re not the only one feeling impostor syndrome. Working on self-esteem to improve video Making videos while on the go The power of consistency when making videos LinkedIn versus other platforms for building a business community   Connect with Claire… https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-sewell-self-esteem-queen/

Vanessa Ashworth is a marketing and communications professional who has moved from behind the scenes to in front of the camera lens for her business and career. Vanessa is also a natural storyteller.  I came across a video on Linkedin where Vanessa shares an aha moment. It’s a great story and a great lesson and a great example of authentic video. The video is made on-the-fly while she is sorting the washing.   We discuss… Simple approaches to making videos with just a smartphone. The importance of captions for your video. How mature aged women can leverage their decades of experience to their advantage in life, career and on the small screen. How removing the focus from you to your viewer allows you to make powerful videos.   You can connect with Vanessa at  https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessaashworth/ Watch the spell-a-thon video here https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6907226425884336128/

Nicola Kane is a video producer who helps regular people feel comfortable enough in front of a video camera so they feel safe enough to share their family stories.   We talk about… Why video for family stories? What is the process she uses to get people relaxed in front of the camera? What are the best video excuses she hears? Do people react differently to a big camera vs smartphone video? Is it ok to interrupt people when they are telling their stories on video? Connect with Nicola at... https://www.love2video.nz/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-jane-kane/?originalSubdomain=nz

  Leo Prada is a technical project manager from Buenos Aries who gives Linkedin members the opportunity to introduce themselves via a short video. He curates these with the hashtag #MeetLeosContacts. He is creating a network of people that would benefit from knowing each other professionally. In a sense, he is creating his own Linkedin within the greater Linkedin. I think this idea has merit and I’m keen to see how it can be expanded upon.  Any ideas? You can connect with Leo at https://www.linkedin.com/in/leandroprada/

Chris Fenning is a communications author, mentor and reformed perfectionist. He teaches communication skills for technical experts. We discussed… When did video come on your radar? What were your first videos like? What stories turned out to be wrong? Is video an essential career skill? What can you tell others to lessen their anxiety about presenting on videos? What excuses not to create do you hear? Is there ONE common video problem? Got any video habits to make the video process easier? What video tools do you use?   Connect with Chris https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-fenning/ http://www.chrisfenning.com/  

Rich Perrett is an internal communications specialist who has learned to love video. Though he says, “ I'm usually putting leaders in front of the camera though I do make appearances!” We discussed… When did video come on your radar? What were your first videos like? What stories turned out to be wrong? Is video an essential career skill? What can you tell others to lessen their anxiety about presenting on videos? What excuses not to create do you hear? Is there ONE common video problem? Got any video habits to make the video process easier? What video tools do you use? Connect with Rich https://www.linkedin.com/in/richperrett/

Wendy Alexander helps stuck mid-level professionals negotiate their dream job, build connections, ace interviews, grow their income. Wendy is a new video professional: she was never interested in video but saw the potential for video to expand her coaching business and started the journey to develop new video skills. We discussed… Do Clients Prefer Slick or Authentic Videos? Am I Overdressed For Video? Should I Try To Look Professional on Video Job Interviews? Can Video Help Grow My Business Internationally? Do I Need Tech Skills To Learn Video? How To Learn Video Faster   Connect with Wendy https://happycareerhub.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyaalexander/

Sharon Connolly is an accomplished Change Manager and training professional at a large Australian corporate. We discuss: What Watching TV Teaches Us About Making Business Videos Video Newbie To Selling Thousands of Training Courses   Is PowerPoint Good Enough To Make Professional Videos How To Find The Confidence To Be On Video Build Trust On Video With Generous Spirit Should 50-Year-Olds Make YouTube Videos Connect with Sharon on Linkedin She also has a side-hustle delivering awesome courses creating infographics, videos and great artefacts for change and project professionals at www.changesuperhero.com.au