This was one of my favorite Stride 2 Freedom episodes yet. It all started when Aaron Schmookler (Co-founder and leadership coach at The Yes Works and I were having a brief conversation wondering why some people are still showing up on Zoom like they haven’t had the chance yet to figure out this professional tool. So much of our business is done remotely today, how we show up virtually sets a lot of the tone for the trust that we build. So, we decided to have a podcast to talk about it and Aaron had the great idea to invite YouTuber, Gia Goodrich, to join us. Gia launched a viral YouTube video titled, How to Look Better on Zoom and was naturally, the perfect guest to chat on the topic. As much as Gia and Aaron talk about the visual presentation of how we show up, they also address the toll Zoom takes on our unconscious mind– searching for information in faces we can’t quite see — a phenomenon Gia calls “Zoom fatigue.”
Aaron and Gia discuss the importance of lighting, sound, and video quality to getting the right background and angle. Even just the smallest adjustments to any of these aspects will dramatically affect your Zoom conversations. Both Aaron and Gia dive into the matter of charisma and bringing yourself to the table through verbal and nonverbal expression and gesture. As Aaron and Gia explained, the opportunity to connect through technology is a gift we are given to show up for ourselves and others. Enjoy this episode that will be sure to bring insight to your life both personally and professionally.
Who should I interview next? Please let me know. 
In this Freedom Speaker Series episode with Gia and Aaron, you will learn:
- How to embrace the digital world
- Showing up on Zoom authentically
- Navigating the Zoom world and showing up professionally
We are fortunate to have Gia and Aaron available to spend time with us on this edition of Stride 2 Freedom. If there is a speaker you’d like us to interview, click here and let us know. Stay well. Stay safe. Stay healthy.
Show Notes and Links From Episode:
Gia Goodrich LinkedIn
Gia’s Youtube channel
Gia’s photography website
Aaron Schmookler LinkedIn
The Yes Works
Episode Transcript:
Podcast: Showing Up: How to Make the Best Impression on Zoom
