Listen "🌴 130. Don’t read the room, lead it feat. Mark Bowden (Weekend Rewind) "
Episode Synopsis
I'm re-sharing my second chat with the world's leading body language expert, Mark Bowden. This was originally recorded during peak Zoom-fatigue era, when facilitators (myself included) were scrambling to figure out how the heck to connect, engage, and energise through a webcam.Why am I bringing this back now? Two reasons:I just quoted this episode in a webinar, and it landed hard.His tips STILL apply—and are more important than ever.Here's what we cover:Why reading the room (especially virtually) is a waste of energyHow to lead behaviour instead of trying to read itWhat Mark does to instantly make virtual sessions more engaging (without expensive tech)Why body language still matters, and how to ramp yours up on screenThe surprising power of asking “What’s been most useful so far?”How to use your background and status intentionally to connectIf you’ve ever felt flat during a virtual session—or wondered how to make your facilitation feel more human—you’ll love this episode.🎧 Enjoy the rewind. And hey, I’ll speak to you tomorrow.Sign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame.Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.comP.S. Ready to take things up a level? Here are some ways I can help:Watch My 2025 Speaker Reel: Let's energise your next event.Get My Book: Design your workshops fast using The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint. Let's connect on all the channels:Leanne Hughes on LinkedInLeanne Hughes on InstagramVisit my website: leannehughes.comEmail me: [email protected] you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.
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