Virtual Communication Skills You Need Now - Updated for 2026

The modern workplace is in constant flux—navigating hybrid models, employee burnout, and persistent uncertainty. In this environment, clear communication isn't just a skill; it's a lifeline. Research shows that during times of change, employees with transparent leaders are 2.3x more likely to have high levels of trust.

This session is a high-impact, interactive lab designed to give you the tools to build that trust through a screen. The format is high-energy and hands-on — so please be sure to have your cameras on.

Whether attendees are delivering feedback online, leading distributed teams, or speaking on Zoom under pressure, they’ll walk away with tangible skills they can apply the very same day.

By the end of this session, participants will:

• Apply small but high-impact shifts to project presence and clarity on screen 
• Reflect on their current virtual habits — and what to adjust immediately 
• Apply specific techniques to build psychological safety and foster trust in virtual and hybrid settings. 
• Use practical tools to engage more effectively in meetings, team check-ins, and high-stakes presentations 
• Leave with techniques they can apply in their very next virtual interaction

Francisco Ramirez | Certified Virtual Facilitator®, IAF-Endorsed Facilitator (TM)

Francisco Ramirez helps teams command attention on-camera and get results in remote and hybrid settings. Over 20 years, he has delivered 500+ workshops for organizations including Google, Netflix, and the United Nations. His work focuses on helping leaders communicate with clarity, steadiness, and influence during moments of high stakes and uncertainty. Known for fast-paced, hands-on sessions, Francisco equips leaders with practical tools they can use immediately to perform better in any virtual or hybrid environment.

To see his approach in action, he's created a short, 60-second video for your team: ATD-PHL - Quick 60-Second Hello from Francisco