Look Into The Lens, Not The Screen
Eye contact is the single strongest cue for trust and presence. When you look into the lens: You signal authority and confidence. Your audience feels like you’re looking at them, not past them. They’re far more likely to engage with you. But here’s the challenge: your notes, slides, and face are all down on your screen. That pulls your eyes away from the lens. How to Train Your Eye Contact 1. Sticky Note Anchor – Put a sticky by your camera (smiley face, “YOU,” whatever works). It’s a quick cue back to the lens. 2. Tripod + Split Notes – Here’s my setup 👇: I place my camera on a tripod in front of my monitor and split my talking points on each side. That way, my focal point stays close to the lens. 3. Click Practice – Train yourself to “click” between notes and lens: glance, speak, return. Build that rhythm. 4. Record & Review – Film a 1-minute clip and watch it back. You’ll see how much stronger you come across when you stick with the lens. 5. Anchor Notes Differently – Use bullet cards or split docs so you’re never glued to one long screen of text. The Key This is a muscle you build. Practice, record, adjust, repeat. Over time, it stops feeling awkward and starts feeling magnetic. When your audience sees your eyes, they don’t just hear your words—they feel your presence. Hope you enjoy this quick tip!