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Virtual Meeting Etiquettes for Everyone

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a global change in meetings and events, moving many of us from in-person gatherings to a more virtual implementation.

With the technology that we currently have, virtual meetings now allow us to connect with colleagues on a deeper and more human level.

**However, just turning on your camera during a virtual meeting isn't enough. ** There are several things to practice and avoid to keep your virtual meetings smooth and professional which are going to be covered in this lesson. Ready? Hit the button below to begin.

During the Meeting

Watch your non-verbal behaviours. Always check if your video is on during a professional virtual meeting. Look at the camera and stay focused.

Stay focused. Give your best attention instead of multitasking while you are on the call. Treat the video call like a face-to-face meeting and try to avoid moving around while you are on the call.

Don’t interrupt other speakers. Wait for a pause before talking. As this is what we normally do while talking in person, it's important to do the same during virtual meetings.

Show your face. During the meeting, show your face from time to time. People feel more connected when they see each other, and other people on the call may want to see that you are in fact listening.

Virtual Coaching Best Practices for Leaders

Due to the pandemic, many industries provided their employees the chance to work remotely from their homes.

Because of this, many leaders had to adapt and manage teams that spanned across different locations and time zones.

It also meant that at some point, leaders and managers had to coach their team members virtually - which could be a challenge to some.

**Manage the Time **

In most virtual meetings, discussions may go right up until the end of the allotted time when we rapidly conclude to move on to the next meeting.

In another way, a coaching session is different -- as a coach, it's a part of your job to track the time during the conversation.

On your next coaching session with a team member, try using a timer to minimize distractions, this also helps you stop at a point you agreed on in advance.

What makes coaching sessions more valuable than the usual meetings as they tend to be more wide-ranging. This also makes it hard to tell where these sessions will end up.

This means that you can leave some time between the end of the coaching session and the next one, allowing you and the person you're coaching to reflect on the conversation.

Becoming a Better Coach for your Organization

"What makes a good coach?" This is a question leaders often ask themselves when looking to improve their coaching skills, as well as their careers in the process.

You may find it useful to look at some of the key differences between managing and coaching to understand why coaching is the most vital skill that leaders must master to ensure career success.

When properly executed, coaching sessions provide greater and organic motivation. This helps inspire the person you are coaching with a self-directed willingness to try new things and look for new discoveries.

Reject a Premise to Get a Promise

Everyone has a premise that reflects how we see the world. That premise or perspective is the reason we move forward or stay stuck.

An effective coach practices self-leadership to acknowledge that we all have limiting beliefs. When those beliefs are seen and understood objectively by the people we coach, a new viewpoint emerges.