Channels - Empowering every voice: how to transform camera-shy colleagues into confident video contributors

3.50pm – 4.30pm BST, 18 June 2025 ‐ 40 mins

Workshop

In today's hybrid workplace, video has become essential for internal communications, yet many organisations struggle to find willing participants beyond their usual confident presenters. This practical session will equip you with immediately applicable strategies to transform camera-shy colleagues into authentic, engaging video contributors.

Drawing from real-world experience, we'll explore why authenticity often trumps polished perfection in internal communications and provide a toolkit of techniques to help your colleagues overcome camera anxiety. You'll learn how to create supportive filming environments that bring out natural performances, and discover coaching strategies that communication teams can use to build confidence across their organisation.

Perfect for IC professionals looking to diversify their video content, you'll leave with practical methods to democratise video creation in your organisation, ultimately delivering more authentic content that genuinely resonates with your workforce.

Three takeaways from the session:

  1. Strategies for building a diverse network of confident video contributors across an organisation.
  2. Best practices for creating an inclusive and supportive video production environment.
  3. Tips for achieving authentic, engaging content without sacrificing professionalism.

Aimed at the following practitioner levels: