“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel”
– Maya AngelouCreate Impact Through Virtual Presence
A new way of working has emerged out of the Covid-19 Pandemic. It’s even more important now to improve our virtual executive presence to enhance our existing professionalism, build deeper connections and inspire confidence with our clients and teams. Emotional Intelligence and connection for all employees is crucial for success. The World Economic Forum reported that emotional intelligence would be one of the top 10 skills required to thrive in the workplace in 2020 (pre-COVID statement). In this webinar we will not only look at enhancing our appearance and communication on video but also look at how we can tap into our emotional intelligence to build stronger relationships and deeper connections with new and existing clients.

Clients Testimonials
Grainne O’Neill
We were delighted and blown away by the positive impact Deirdre McGinn had on our participants when she was a guest speaker as part of our Leadership Course. Deirdre was so inspiring and uplifting and gave invaluable information on leadership, taking the lead with confidence and creating a virtual presence. She not only gave expert advice but mixed it in with personal stories which made it more relatable and ultimately enjoyable. We could not recommend her more; she is simply outstanding at what she does.
Grainne O’Neill
Rachel Cleary
Deirdre is one of those people, where once you meet them, you realize, in minutes, how truly valuable they are going to be to you. She is not only an incredible coach & mentor, but also has the credentials & vast experience to back it up. I have been working with Deirdre for over a year now & can confidently say the impact has been profound on a personal and professional level. I am profoundly grateful for her coaching & guidance. I look forward to continuing to work together.
Rachel Cleary
James Cluskey
I have worked with Deirdre on several projects across “Virtual Presence” and “Team Communication”. With her vast experience and background, she is a thought leader in this spaceand I would highly recommend her to any individual or company.
James Cluskey
Lesley Ronaldson
Deirdre and I have been working together for just over 10 months now. I was a little nervous at first as our working relationship started in April when everyone was on lockdown. However, doing these sessions virtually did not affect the impact at all. Deirdre has certainly taken me on a journey with her coaching and advice, I have become a more considerate and thoughtful leader. What I love most about her is she has a style that helps you find your own solution. In the past, I have had coaches who told instead of taught. Her no-nonsense approach works for us both and I am looking forward to working with her in the future to further improve my skills.
Lesley Ronaldson
JH
Deirdre is one of the most effective coaches and agents of change I have encountered in my career to date. Her commitment to enable meaningful discussions and uncover deep insights is an invaluable support when it comes to truly finding the right path forward; and she brings the perfect balance of genuine care and empathy coupled with honest, direct and challenging questions. A fantastic listener, Deidre brings a focus to every session that never fails to capture what is said and unsaid.
Highly recommend Deirdre for anyone who is looking to truly step change their career and reach their full potential and goals
JH
Catarina Hoch
Deirdre joined us a guest on our Podcast to talk about the importance of virtual presence and how to build relationships in a digital world. We saw a lot of value in the framework she has developed, especially now that business cannot be done face to face and most of our team members are working remotely. We have hired her to run a companywide workshop, where she shared best practices of virtual presence, the important of deepening virtual relationships and how to build trust in a digital world. Our 150+ team members from our UK & US offices managed to get great actionable insights from the webinar and have been successfully applying the framework in their day-to-day.
Catarina Hoch
Mohamed Nada
Deirdre led our Team Building Event in December. Her energy, expertise and knowledge ensured the day was not only full of great learning but brought the team together in a fun and highly motivated way. After a difficult year for everyone, this is exactly what was needed to ensure a strong end to 2020 and a great start to 2021. We are looking forward to continuing this work with Deirdre in 2021.
Mohamed Nada
What is Virtual Presence and why is it important?
- Inspire confidence with your team and clients
- Maintain Trust
- Get taken seriously
- Increase your ability to influence others
- Communicate more effectively
- Introduction to the concept and benefits of Virtual Presence
- Introduction to Virtual Presence Framework: See, Hear and Feel

See What people observe about you
- Appearance – Are you making the right impression
- Impact of colour
- Video Body language and posture
- Facial expressions & eye contact
What people Hear when you communicate
- Maintain Good Communication skills
- Keep it interesting and engaging
- The power of story telling
- Use your voice for impact
How do you make people feel
- Be Intentional, Be Present
- Foundations of Trust
- 3 rules of building Empathetic relationships
- Be Authentic
Key Outcomes: Participants Will Take Away
- Raised awareness of the importance of a Virtual Presence.
- Tips and techniques on how to create the best impression of yourself.
- Communication techniques to create impact in a virtual environment.
- Understand how to emotionally connect with your client to enhance engagement and build deeper relationships.
- Build confidence and trust with your clients.