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Virtual Public Speaking

Virtual Workshop

Virtual Public Speaking

July 22, 2026
1:30 p.m.− 3:45 p.m. ET

Speaking with confidence through a screen is now an essential leadership skill. Whether delivering a briefing to the C-suite, moderating a webinar or training your advocates, effective virtual communication depends on clarity, presence and connection. We’ll help you develop techniques to project credibility and authenticity online, adapt your style to digital formats and keep audiences engaged in an environment full of distractions. 

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Our speakers will cover how to:

    • Structure presentations that hold attention in virtual settings
    • Use voice, pacing and visuals to enhance credibility and clarity
    • Manage audience interaction and Q&A for maximum engagement

1:30 p.m.

Presenting with Clarity and Confidence Online

Virtual communication requires more than giving an in-person presentation online. Speakers need to think intentionally about how they appear, sound and connect through a screen. In this session, experienced presenters will share what has worked for them when briefing leaders, presenting to colleagues, leading webinars or training advocates online.

Topics include:

  • Structuring virtual presentations with a clear purpose, flow and audience takeaway
  • Using voice, pacing, facial expression and body language to strengthen delivery
  • Perfecting your lighting, sound, background and camera positioning
  • Adapting your style for different virtual formats, including briefings, webinars and trainings
Aileen Pincus President
The Pincus Group

2:30 p.m.

Break

2:45 p.m.

Keeping Virtual Audiences Engaged

Audience engagement looks different when participants are behind screens, distracted by other work or hesitant to speak up. This session will focus on practical strategies to keep people involved, and speakers will share examples of what has worked, what has fallen flat, and how they read the virtual room and adjust in real time.

In this session, you will learn:

  • Tips for how experienced facilitators recognize and respond to signs of disengagement or virtual fatigue
  • Ways to use slide design, visuals and interactive tools to support, rather than compete with, your message
  • Best practices for managing Q&A, handling difficult questions and closing with impact

3:45 p.m.

Adjourn

Aileen Pincus President
The Pincus Group

This program is eligible for 2 credits toward the Certificate in Government Relations and Lobbying, 2 Elective credits toward the Certificate in PAC & Grassroots Management and 2 Elective credits toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.

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Membership Plus: FREE
Members: $339
Non-Members: $449

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Additional discounts may apply to this meeting. These discounts may include:

For multiple registrants: A discount will apply to the standard member/nonmember rate for organizations that register two or more participants for the same meeting. The first registrant will pay full price, the second participant will receive a 10% discount and each additional registrant will receive a 15% discount. To register multiple participants, you may either register online or download the print and fax registration form.

Member discounts: Discounts for members are applied to all Public Affairs Council meetings.

Nonmembers: Join the Council today, and save by registering at the member rate and using the $300 new-member coupon you will receive. Contact our membership team for information about joining the Council.

Questions? Contact us at 202.787.5950.

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Questions

Laura Brigandi
Senior Manager, Advocacy Practice 
202.787.5976 | [email protected]

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