33 | 🪩 Taming Your Reflective Surfaces Before You Lose Virtual Credibilty

In Episode 33 we dive into one of the most overlooked — and most distracting — saboteurs of virtual engagement: glare. Whether it's bouncing off your glasses, a glossy photo frame, shiny necklace, or the ever-tricky natural light streaming through your office window, glare can derail your audience’s focus in seconds. In this lively and reflective (pun intended) conversation, we share real coaching stories, self-audit tips, and practical lighting advice to help you master your virtual space and keep your audience glued to your message — not your blingy earring. Some of What You'll Learn in This Episode: 💡 Why reflections and glare are silent message killers 👓 How glasses and ring lights collide — and how to fix it 🖼️ 🧠 How our brains process visual distractions — and why that’s a problem 💬 Practical tips for real-time self-audits of your video setup 🛠️ How to prep your space at different times of day 🧭 What to expect in our upcoming Virtual Office Audits Your Glare Check Action Item: Snap a photo of your current virtual setup — before you make any changes. Then, do a mini glare audit. Tag us on social with #GlareCheck and mention @KimberliGilbert or @KathyGadinas. Let's have some fun and support each other in building distraction-free, brain-friendly virtual offices! Resources & Mentions: Virtual Office Audits: Launching July 15 Upcoming free tools for boosting your Virtual Engagement IQ Episode 26: Smile Back at You — for those curious about using mirrors mindfully Connect With Us: 📌 Join our private communities on Facebook, Virtual Presentation Mastery, and LinkedIn, Genius Lab, — request access and let’s grow together. 🔗Kimberli Gilbert Linked-In 🔗Kathy Gadinas Linked-In 🔗Genius Lab Linked-In