Ep. 85: Building Authentic Connections in the Hybrid Workspace with Betty Monroe Voices on the Verge with Paula Shepherd

How do you show up authentically and create genuine connections in a virtual world? In this episode, Betty Monroa, actress and connection coach, shares how small tweaks can make a huge difference in making connections online. She shares the pros of virtual and hybrid working and why you should consider not using a virtual background. Betty focuses on being a human creating human connections whilst working from home or in a virtual meeting space. 
 
In this episode we chat about:
Our reliance on technology and its effect on connections.
If your camera should be on or off in virtual meetings.
Building trust filled relationships.
The difference between a leader and a boss.
Balancing your energy and your virtual calendar.
 
And so much more!



Connect with Betty here:
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Betty Monroe is originally from Los Angeles, now residing in Atlanta, while actively working in the South East Market as a film and television actress. A mom of three, a schoolteacher of more than 20 years, and an acting coach, her many years of experience in the classroom and in the entertainment industry provide a solid foundation and segue into coaching business and sales professionals and interpersonal relationships and communication. Working with so many different people in both academic and artistic settings has been a fertile ground for observing how people connect and learning to recognize individual comfort levels. She’s excited to help you on your skills and create solid trust field relationships in both in person and virtual environments.
 
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If you’re interested in working with Paula, send her an email paula@thecourageblueprint.com
 
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Timestamps: (03:10) How Betty went from school teacher to mentor and screen coach.
(06:45) Should your camera be on or off in virtual meetings?
(08:30) The pros of working virtually.
(11:10) Being genuine and authentic when working from home or online.
(14:45) Building trust filled relationships using real life background and connections.
(19:45) How zoom and teams meetings have changed the hierarchy of corporate worlds.
(21:50) The difference between a leader and a boss.
(24:26) Balancing your energy, emotional intelligence and filling your calendar. 
(27:40) Betty’s definition of success: Patience, Persistence & Perseverance.
(31:07) Betty’s final advice.