In communication training, cultural context is always a factor to consider. Over video, since we aren’t entering a room, shaking hands, bowing or kissing, how do we account for cultural nuance? Does it even matter? While we may think that cultural nuance in communication is erased over video…this simply is not the case. In this …
Positivity Bias is a term that can be applied to many circumstances, people and contexts wherein an unwarranted bias is made towards what is perceived as ‘positive’, or ‘optimistic’. In nonverbal communication, we see a lot of positivity bias, both when we observe feedback being provided (either by humans or AI) and when we observe feedback …
Positivity Bias in Nonverbal Cues – Are You a Culprit? Read More »
In a recent workshop I led focused on Executive Virtual Presence, a participant brought up one of my favorite questions: “What is your opinion on hiding your self-view during video calls? Should we do it, or not?” ✨ My answer, unequivocally. YES. DO hide your self-view. ✨ And here’s why: We are not accustomed to seeing a …
In this week’s AMA, Dr. Marono and I discuss the best mindsets to use when receiving and applying AI-facilitated coaching. As more and more AI coaching softwares present themselves, it’s important to be diligent in your selection process. As Dr. Marono and I discuss in the below video, there are many AI companies out there who lack real scientific …
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At a recent documentary film festival, AI was a big topic of conversation. While a lot of uncertainty exists around exactly how AI will continue to evolve and interact with humans, a few specific questions are on everyone’s minds… In this week’s Ask Me Anything, Dr. Marono and I take a slightly deeper dive into …
How AI and Humans Interact – Amplification…or Replacement? Read More »
AI is slinging insights left and right – but almost all of the insights are based on what is being said. We have a fresh new series of Ask Me Anything videos with myself and Dr. Marono. In our first video of this series, we are digging into how AI and body language/behavioral communication interact from …
Over the past couple of months, the increasing presence and applications of AI have sent many minds for a spin. Many professionals I have spoken with are desperately trying to understand the connection between AI and human interaction. For some, this new technology can feel especially threatening. For others, it can feel incredibly exciting, unlocking whole …
How To Use AI As A Coach – Sales Hacker Guest Post Read More »
More research is being done everyday to support greater efficiency in our new world of work. As we know intuitively, communication is at the core of any successful business. Whether this communication is happening in person, over video, or a combination of both, a clear understanding of how to communicate effectively is essential. Business Insider …
New Study Backs The Power of Nonverbals on Video Read More »
Height is often one of the first things we pick up on when meeting someone in person for the first time. Historically, height has often been associated with higher levels of power (which we can see influencing the wearing of heels or platforms for both men and women throughout history). In fact, even in recent …
At Virtual Sapiens, we spend a lot of time demonstrating the value and power in investing in your team’s (and your own) virtual presence awareness and skills. The Economist recently came out with with an article focused on ‘Virtual/Screen Presence’ as a competitive advantage in the modern workplace. It is indicative of people starting to …
