Elevating Speaker Presence: Cam Beaudoin on Demo Reels and On-Camera Confidence
Update: 2025-06-27
Description
Cam Beaudoin joins the episode to explore the challenges and strategies for speakers to overcome the fear of the record button and become more comfortable on camera. He highlights the importance of reviewing one's own content for improvement and mastering the art of speaking in sound bites. Cam discusses the connection between stage and video presence, common mistakes, and techniques for capturing attention in demo reels. The episode delves into the importance of investing in demo reels, tips for presenting oneself on camera, and the role of voiceovers. Cam also provides advice on creating and updating demo reels, along with the benefits of CAPS membership.
(0:00 ) Introduction by Roxanne Derhodge
(1:08 ) Guest introduction: Cam beaudoin
(2:14 ) Overcoming fear of the record button and getting comfortable on camera
(7:43 ) Watching your own content for improvement and speaking in sound bites
(10:23 ) Correlation between stage presence and video presence
(14:19 ) Common mistakes and capturing attention in demo reels
(18:38 ) The importance and investment in demo reels for speakers
(24:46 ) Presenting yourself on camera and the role of voiceovers in demo reels
(28:35 ) When to create and how often to update your demo reel
(33:28 ) Benefits of CAPS membership
(36:11 ) Closing remarks
Cam Beaudoin is the founder of The Frequent Speaker, a video marketing agency that helps professional speakers get noticed and booked through high-impact demo reels. With a background in speaking, tech and a gift for storytelling, he’s worked with 9-figure entrepreneurs, top 50 TED speakers, and globally recognized thought leaders to turn their message into premium speaking opportunities.
(0:00 ) Introduction by Roxanne Derhodge
(1:08 ) Guest introduction: Cam beaudoin
(2:14 ) Overcoming fear of the record button and getting comfortable on camera
(7:43 ) Watching your own content for improvement and speaking in sound bites
(10:23 ) Correlation between stage presence and video presence
(14:19 ) Common mistakes and capturing attention in demo reels
(18:38 ) The importance and investment in demo reels for speakers
(24:46 ) Presenting yourself on camera and the role of voiceovers in demo reels
(28:35 ) When to create and how often to update your demo reel
(33:28 ) Benefits of CAPS membership
(36:11 ) Closing remarks
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