The Art of Communicating Effectively for Hybrid and Online Work | Kirsten Rourke | TEDxAliefStudio
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- Опубликовано: 17 сен 2024
- Connecting and communicating online can be just as effective as in-person. So why do some people feel disconnected in these spaces?
Because they are trying to reproduce the in-person experience rather than adapt to use tools best suited for online work.
In this talk, Kirsten Rourke presents a paradigm shift for understanding the move to hybrid and fully online work.
Like a painter who has to rethink their creative process when moving from oil to digital art, presenters and speakers need to think creatively and flexibly about how to share their vision and message with a global audience. Kirsten Rourke is the founder and CEO of Rourke Training. She is on a mission to create engaging communication in the online presentation and speaking space. She’s spoken, coached, trained, and facilitated for thousands of companies internationally since 2000. She works with business leaders to transform their voice, body language, and content into memorable virtual presentations. She runs a podcast and community, Ongoing Mastery: Presenting and Speaking, to support development and improvement in creating successful, targeted results in pitches, sales presentations, training, and high-stake events. Kirsten speaks on online presenting, creating adaptable teams, public speaking, and productivity at seminars and events across the country. In addition to being a Certified Technical Trainer, she also has a Master’s of Education in Instructional Design. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
Lots of great nuggets Kirsten. Never thought of Zoom as an open canvas but as a former artist, I love the analogy.
Thanks Orly!
Great analogy, Kirsten. I like the concept of the canvas, and ours is broader than ever before to create, communicate, collaborate, teach and inspire. Thanks for your authentic TedX!
Thank you! I really appreciate it.
Well done, Kirsten. You nail the very positive point that today's challenges are really opportunities awaiting us.
Thank you Mark!
As someone who always thought he couldn't draw a stick figure to save his life, I really appreciate your suggestions and your thoughts about thinking like an artist and using the world as a canvas. "In this open canvas, what am I going to create today?" That's a great way to start the day!
Thanks for an enlightening talk!
Thanks Joe!
I admire the way you explain the topic and your point of view. Such detailed and calm explanation makes it very easy to follow and understand. I also loved the saying "Its the medium, not the art". Very eye opening and it shows one can one create anything with what one has.
Thank you Michael. I really appreciate that!
"It's the medium, not the art." I love this analogy, Kirsten. We can indeed make connections online, and they can be quite powerful. We may not do it the same way as we do it when we gather in person, but it's no less powerful.
Thanks Erica! I’m glad that reads for you.
Think like an artist. Whooda thunk?! Being patient with ourselves during major changes or shifts in our lives is the secret to less anxiety. Reminds me of an old proverb: "All will be fine in the end. If it's not the end, all will be fine."
Thanks Kevin! ❤
This is a great piece; I enjoy how you were able to compare one-on-one conversations to your husband's painting desk. This made me realize the little things that come with one on one conversations. Thank you for this very eye-opening!!.
Thank you!
I love your point that thinking like an artist is a whole approach to engagement, not just a one-and-done!
Thanks Kellie! I hope this connects for people and helps make the transition easier.
I love your point of view of looking for art where we are not used to seeing it! I think this is definitely a strategy that helps us all become more open-minded individuals, ultimately enhancing our creativity and collaboration in innovation.
Thank you Carolina. I appreciate your thoughts.
I loved your point about expressions and things we understand without even thinking!
Thank you Mehdi. I appreciate your thoughts.
I never thought about how being online while producing the same results as if something was done in person was still not quite the same as face-to-face relationships. I also really liked the art metaphor for how she compared work as art and everything we do as art and that online is like an artists work station and changing it matters in a way.
Thank you Max!
An insightful talk that not only gives practical tips for connection via online communication, but raises additional questions to ponder about how we wish to show up in the world. ✨
What will I create today? I love the open canvas metaphor as it relates to communication.
I also think it can be stretched further and applied to life in general.
How would we do things differently if we approached life this way? As a blank canvas on which we can create and deliver our vision.
Art is about experimentation, taking risks, and adapting to the tools you have and the medium for delivery.
What if we saw life the same way? What would change?
Thank you Ryan! I really appreciate your thoughts.
Kirsten Rourke provides presenting and public speaking services to entrepreneurs and business leaders that want to create inspiration and conversations in online events. She is a dynamic and engaging speaker. Her skill set is unmatched.
Thank you Kristena! 😊
I enjoyed hearing your explanation of how the art we make is separate from the medium. I think that one problem that many, including myself, struggled with in the transition to remote work is that we relied on our practices from in person interaction to work the same way remotely. It would be silly to think that two art pieces you make are going to be the same if you are using a different medium each time. For this reason, I agree that shifting your methods when using a new medium is essential to making good art.
Everyone moving to remote work for the first time has that same struggle Sean. :D. Some of us just did it earlier. I'm glad the analogy read for you.
I love this so much. It’s so important to be able to engage with others even if it’s in an online setting.
Thanks hon! ❤❤❤
Great presentation, so well done! There already was fear in face to face communication and people holding back. It is much more of an issue now. So powerful and meaningful to address this, because let's face it, this really goes deeper than work.
Thank you Debbie! ❤ Love you!
I agree completely; the structure makes a huge impact on the connections and interactions. This is a view point I have not thought about, I really enjoyed this.
Thank you Christine!
I love the artist perspective!
Thanks Christy!
I love this: "They were heard because that is the point... and this is your canvas." Well done, Kirsten!!
Thank you Elin!
V well presented, thanks
Your explanations and examples for transitioning, and how you present in this very video are helpful and engaging! I rewatched a section on thinking like an artist, because I didn't understand the first time (I think I'm short on sleep last night 🙂), and when you acted out the role in context, I caught your meaning the second time. Thanks!
I'm glad it made sense on the second pass. :D. Thank you for commenting Bill.
Impressive how you were able to explain this using an artistic perspective. And I agree with you, it’s definitely important to allow people to have time to adapt / learn.
Thank you so much Martim. I appreciate that.
Have you thought about communication in 3D environments (ex: VR/AR) and whether this will change the points you've mentioned or strengthen the need for more communication training?
Oooh. Zany. I haven’t thought about that but now I will. Thank you! Find me on LinkedIn if you want to chat about it.
ANNNND I made a goof in the FIRST sentence . It was supposed to be 2020 not 2000! 🤣