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Now in Session: The New Lights On, Fears Off Masterclass

Now in Session: The New Lights On, Fears Off Masterclass
Lights on, fears off: this new master class is for you.

As someone who has recovered from a debilitating fear of being on screen or even just being seen, I have enjoyed an illustrious and Emmy award-winning career as a news anchor and producer. I know how scary it can be to present yourself on camera, especially in this day and age of comment trolls, who can be ruthlessly emboldened by the anonymity of the internet.

That’s why I’ve launched a brand new masterclass, “Lights On, Fears Off,” which will teach you how to turn the camera light on, dial down your fears, and deliver to the camera in order to leverage the lens for authority, visibility, growth, audience building, and … let’s face it, increased revenue. 

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Master The Camera: 5 Tips to Looking and Sounding Natural on Camera
Text reads: 5 Tips to Looking and Sounding Natural on Camera. Kerry Barrett is holding a clapboard.

Have you ever spent more time than you should have on many takes for a single video? We always want our content to look perfect and sound perfect, but that instinct might not always be the right one. When it comes to creating video content for marketing, especially on social media, “refined” is the direct opposite of “natural” and might even be counterproductive for what you intend. If you want your audience to connect with you and be entertained, these are a few tips you should keep in mind!

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5 Ideas to Help Conquer Stage Fright at Work

So, you’ve got that corporate job you wanted … and now you have to make an important presentation to the team. If the idea of standing up in front of your boss (or your boss’s boss, for that matter) makes your heart jump to your throat and you break out into a cold sweat, know that you’re not alone!

It can feel like everyone in the corporate world is an expert at public speaking, but many corporate executives—including superstars in their industries—have struggled and continue to struggle with stage fright. Stage fright is a normal experience, but you can become more comfortable giving big presentations at work. Here are a few tips to help you conquer your fear of presentations and impress your team at work!

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Create Viral Video Content: 6 Ideas for Creating Video Content with Memes

Memes… the DNA of the soul.

That sentence is both a good expression of the origin of the word “meme”, and a meme itself—a snippet of a monologue from a video game, which has spread all over the internet.

Goes to show that memes are a staple of internet culture and have a natural shareability, and that makes them an amazing resource of ideas you should definitely leverage as a content creator.

In today’s video, we dive into how memes can inspire incredible content ideas for your blogs or vlogs. From exploring viral memes and their cultural impact to meme-inspired challenges and storytelling, there’s so much creative potential waiting to be tapped!

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4 Ways to Go From Cringe to Credible On Camera

Feeling “cringe” and self-conscious when you get in front of the camera? Let me give you a hand. In this video, we dive deep into helpful tips and tactics to improve your camera presence and overcome self-consciousness. We’ll give over the importance of authenticity, intentionality, camera-handling, and insights into enhancing your approach, energy, and tone while filming. Let’s jump in! 👌

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Level Up Your On-Camera Confidence: Marking Your Script So You Can Deliver On Autopilot (almost)

Your video content doesn’t end with just writing a good script and setting it up on a teleprompter! It all leads to the most important part—the delivery. 🗣

In this video, we’re going to work on your on-camera presence and learn the art of delivering a script with confidence and without sounding like a robot. Conversational skills are key when it comes to keeping viewers’ attention and leaving a lasting impression for the right reasons! ✅

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The Problem Isn’t Their Attention Span, It’s You: Four Ways To Go From Boring to Bold On Video

No quite getting enough engagement on your videos? Don’t chalk it up to your audience’s attention-span—the problem is you’re not doing enough to not bore them.

You need to entertain to retain, enough to let them get through the information you want to relay!

Let me give you 4 ways to transform your video content from boring to engaging, to add the entertainment half of edutainment.

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Level Up Your On Camera Confidence Marking Your Script So You Can Deliver On Autopilot

Your video content doesn’t end with just writing a good script and setting it up on a teleprompter! It all leads to the most important part—the delivery. 🗣

In this video, we’re going to work on your on-camera presence and learn the art of delivering a script with confidence and without sounding like a robot. Conversational skills are key when it comes to keeping viewers’ attention and leaving a lasting impression for the right reasons! ✅

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Learn how to create captivating dialogues in videos

Have you ever considered the impact of dialogue in your videos? It’s not just about talking on camera; it’s about recreating real-life experiences and using the actual words from those conversations to enhance your storytelling.

Discover why dialogue is essential in conveying character-driven stories authentically. By using dialogue, you can effortlessly reveal a character’s personality without the need for lengthy explanations. Let the words speak for themselves!

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