{"id":41300,"date":"2020-04-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-07T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/getting-comfortable-video-meetings\/"},"modified":"2025-03-13T06:28:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T13:28:00","slug":"getting-comfortable-video-meetings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/us\/en\/blog\/getting-comfortable-video-meetings\/","title":{"rendered":"Not used to video meetings? Here&#8217;s where to start"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c9\">Not everyone likes to be on camera.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">And if you\u2019re camera-shy, video meetings can be especially painful. It\u2019s a little like hearing your voice in a recording\u2014it never sounds quite right.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">The same goes for video. Most of us never quite look the way we\u2019d expected when we see our faces on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/small-business\/blog\/the-best-video-conferencing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">video conferencing apps<\/a>. Things like confirmation bias\u2014for example, if you think you\u2019re awkward on camera, you\u2019re more likely to be\u2014make video even more anxiety-inducing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">But there are ways to cope and make it easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">Here are 5 tips to get started:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#one\"><span class=\"c2\">Understand what your brain is putting you through<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two\"><span class=\"c2\">Practice, practice, practice<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#three\"><span class=\"c2\">Set yourself up for success<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four\"><span class=\"c2\">Study body language<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#five\"><span class=\"c2\">Remember this&#8230;<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Want more WFH tips? Download the <strong>Remote Work Task Checklist.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"download-form-widget standart-download-form\" data-url=\"http:\/\/netstorage.ringcentral.com\/blog\/remote-checklist-4.pdf\" data-id=\"6a148ca932793\" id=\"6a148ca932793\">\n\t\t<button tabindex=\"on\"  on=\"tap:6a148ca932793.toggleClass(class='open')\" class=\"open-modal-download-action download-form-button\" type=\"submit\">\u2705 Get the checklist<\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"download-form-modal\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-body\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-content\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-title\">\ud83c\udf0e  A checklist of daily, weekly, and monthly tasks designed for remote workers<\/div>\n<form class=\"download-form SMB\" method=\"post\">\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"download-form-input\" aria-label=\"Full Name\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"text\" name=\"fullname\" placeholder=\"Full Name\" data-dl-events-hover=\"true\" data-dl-element=\"text\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"download-form-input\" aria-label=\"Email (please enter a work email address)\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"email\" autocomplete=\"on\" name=\"email\" placeholder=\"Email (please enter a work email address)\" data-dl-events-hover=\"true\" data-dl-element=\"email\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"popup_form\" value=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"Lead_Entry_Source__c\" value=\"RC Blog\" class=\"download-form-input\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"download-form-submit\" type=\"submit\" data-dl-element=\"button\" data-no-auto-dl=\"true\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\" data-dl-name=\"DOWNLOAD\">DOWNLOAD<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<button on=\"tap:6a148ca932793.toggleClass(class='open')\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"  class=\"download-form-modal-close\"><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-thank\">Thanks for reading! Visit the RingCentral blog for more WFH tips.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"h.qck2z21fn4og\" class=\"c5 heading h3\"><span class=\"c12\"><a id=\"one\"><\/a><br \/>\n1. Understand what your brain is putting you through<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">Unless you\u2019re a TV actor, you probably aren\u2019t used to being on screen on a regular basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">This fact alone will mess with most people\u2019s heads when it comes to watching themselves on the monitor.<\/span><span class=\"c2\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">Step one to getting good at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/video.html\">video meetings<\/a>? Understand that you\u2019re going into them with a disadvantage\u2014our minds\u2019 natural tendency to self-criticize.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">There are ways to overcome this. First, realize that everyone else is experiencing the same thing.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3324\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3324\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3324 size-large\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image1-66-1024x672.png\" alt=\"RingCentral Video's video conferencing software\" width=\"840\" height=\"551\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3324\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The thing with video conference calls is that there are other people on it too, which means they&#8217;re going through the same thing as you.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c9\">Second, don\u2019t judge yourself or your feelings. It\u2019s an old Buddhist principle:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c9 c11\">That which you resist, persists. That which you embrace, escapes.<\/span><span class=\"c2\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">Try this with those anxiety-inducing negative feelings on your next video meeting. (If you&#8217;re interested in other ways to have better meetings, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/guide-to-better-meetings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dig into this guide<\/a>.)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">Simply observe them\u2014let them in. As you do so, you just might find their grip on your mind easing up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/remote-work-playbook.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3525\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/490719603-WFH-Remote-Work-Playbook-banner-image-1380x490-blog-1024x364-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"299\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h.5glww0ku3uk0\" class=\"c5 heading h3\"><span class=\"c12\"><a id=\"two\"><\/a><br \/>\n2. Practice, practice, practice<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">Once you understand the psychology behind your fear of video, you can start to turn this understanding into confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">Start with practicing by yourself. Flip on that webcam and do a little mock meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">Then try with your spouse or partner or significant other, if you have one\u2014or if you don\u2019t, try with your mother or father or best friend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">Then broaden it to two friends, then three, then a larger group of people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">The more you put yourself into this situation, as uncomfortable as it might be at first, the less uncomfortable it will become, and you\u2019ll find your confidence growing with every step.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h.1zpdkf2ywmlb\" class=\"c5 heading h3\"><span class=\"c12\"><a id=\"three\"><\/a><br \/>\n3. Set yourself up for success<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">A little preparation goes a long way. Put some work into your video scene and setting!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">Make sure your background is free of clutter or anything that could be embarrassing or distracting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">Check your webcam view to make sure it\u2019s framing you correctly. Dress appropriately and make sure your hair is the way you want it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">Close your room and lock your door to minimize interruptions. Turn off your phone notifications and volume.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">The more you do to prevent any anxiety-inducing unexpected events, the more confident you\u2019ll be\u2014and the better your chances of having a productive video meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[ebook-download title=&#8221;Learn more about managing your finances as a remote team&#8221; src=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;\u200bhttps:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/remote-work-finance-playbook.html\u200b&#8221;]<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h.i7b16wj3ncms\" class=\"c5 heading h3\"><span class=\"c12\"><a id=\"four\"><\/a><br \/>\n4. Study body language<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c14 c9\"><a class=\"c7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/archive.org\/details\/silentmessagesim00mehr\/page\/n1&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1586274785637000\">According to\u00a0<\/a><\/span><span class=\"c9 c14\"><a class=\"c7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/archive.org\/details\/silentmessagesim00mehr\/page\/n1&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1586274785637000\">Albert Mehrabian<\/a><\/span><span class=\"c9\">, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at UCLA,<\/span><span class=\"c2\">\u00a0only 7% of a message is conveyed by words. The remaining 93% consists of tone of voice (38%) and body language (55%).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">This means a little body language research can go a long way for making your video meetings a source of confidence and success instead of anxiety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">Learn the various body language cues that tell you what others are truly feeling about what you\u2019re saying.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">And don\u2019t forget to work on your own body language to make sure your messages are heard clearly and correctly. Sit up straight. Make eye contact. Speak slowly and surely. Use hand gestures for emphasis. Remember to breathe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">The real \u201clanguage\u201d of video conferencing is in the body\u2014use it correctly and reap the benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h.htxaze6ok70s\" class=\"c5 heading h3\"><span class=\"c12\"><a id=\"five\"><\/a><br \/>\n5. Remember, it\u2019s no different from in-person meetings<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">Finally, remember how many in-person meetings you\u2019ve already done\u2014and remember that video meetings are essentially the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">You\u2019ll look and sound the same. You\u2019ll be interacting the same way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">The only difference is that you\u2019re having to watch yourself in real time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">If it helps, you can actually eliminate the self-watching aspect altogether\u2014just reduce your own video square to the smallest size possible and focus on your teammates\u2019 squares.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">Then\u2014really it\u2019s the same as doing things in person.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">What\u2019s there to be afraid of?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a href=\"https:\/\/ringcentral.valuestoryapp.com\/meeting-value-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48150\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/meetingvaluecalculator.png\" alt=\"meeting value calculator\" width=\"2000\" height=\"880\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"c1\"><span class=\"c2\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h.xv7n9eghnjs8\" class=\"c5 heading h3\"><span class=\"c12\">What tips do you have for getting more comfortable with video meetings?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"h.d5oqefqo6516\" class=\"c5\"><span class=\"c9\">Did you know that you can start practicing for video calls\u2014r<\/span><span class=\"c9\">ight now?<\/span><span class=\"c2\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c3\"><span class=\"c2\">Whether you need to check in with your teammates who are working remotely or just want to take your meetings while you\u2019re on the road, video <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/small-business\/blog\/best-conference-call-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">conference calls<\/a> are your friend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c3\"><span class=\"c9\">To get started, try out<\/span><span class=\"c9\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c14 c9\"><a class=\"c7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/video&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1586274785643000\">RingCentral Video<\/a><\/span><span class=\"c2\">\u2014and start getting comfortable in front of the camera:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation\" title=\"Introducing RingCentral Video\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r09vPFM0RVM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen sandbox=\"allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not everyone likes to be on camera. 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