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How to Make Virtual Meetings Feel More Tangible | Christine vs. Work

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Harvard Business Review
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Jun 15, 2026
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How to Make Virtual Meetings Feel More Real | Christine vs. Work 7 Apr 2020 --- ๐™Ž๐™ช๐™—๐™จ๐™˜๐™ง๐™ž๐™—๐™š ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐˜ผ๐™จ๐™˜๐™š๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™ฉ๐™ค๐™™๐™–๐™ฎ! โœจ https://www.youtube.com/c/HBRAscend โœจ Even though we canโ€™t be physically together during the pandemic, is it possible to communicate more effectively through the grid like haze of video chats and virtual meetings? We talked to body language and presence expert Rachel Cossar about the value of virtual presence and how it dramatically improves every conversation. Most of us know the basics of setting up the webcam, looking presentable, and using video-chat software. But what can we do to connect more authentically? Cossar explains that thereโ€™s more to virtual communication than just talking and seeing each otherโ€™s faces. Virtual presence is about bringing intention, focus, and your whole self to the conversation. Simple ways you can improve your virtual presence: 1. Turn off your selfie cam during video calls to eliminate the biggest distraction. 2. Make sure your camera is at eye level and youโ€™re sitting 30โ€-36โ€ from the lens for the most natural effect. 3. Practice physical anchoring exercises (grounding, breathing, and stretching) before a meeting to reset and refresh your mind and body. Learn more about Rachel Cossar: https://choreographyforbusiness.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- At Harvard Business Review, we believe in management. If the worldโ€™s organizations and institutions were run more effectively, if our leaders made better decisions, if people worked more productively, we believe that all of us โ€” employees, bosses, customers, our families, and the people our businesses affect โ€” would be better off. So we try to arm our readers with ideas that help them become smarter, more creative, and more courageous in theiโ€ฆ