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Zoom to Success: Present Like a Pro

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Presenting online can rattle your nerves, scramble your tech, and sink your message. It doesn’t have to.

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Nancy Ancowitz shows you how to deliver with clarity, confidence, and authenticity — whether you’re speaking to a virtual audience, running a high-stakes meeting, or interviewing for your next role.

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You’ll learn how to:

• Keep distracted audiences focused on you

• Turn jitters into presence and poise

• Lead virtual meetings that spark ideas and results

• Troubleshoot tech without losing your stride

• Use AI to prep smarter and deliver better

• Apply the same strategies to ace virtual job interviews

 

Packed with quick wins and practical tools, Zoom to Success turns virtual stress into professional strength.

 

Praise for Zoom to Success

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“One of the most common questions I now hear is how introverts can make their voices heard — and actually enjoy — virtual meetings and presentations. That’s where Zoom to Success comes in.”
— Susan Cain, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts

 

“Many folks are uneasy taking center stage — either in-person or virtually — to speak before an audience. Take a breath. Nancy Ancowitz is the go-to leading career strategist to help you calm the queasiness of insecurity with practical strategies to take control with confidence and have some fun along the way.”
— Kerry Hannon, Bestselling Author of In Control at 50+: How to Succeed in the New World of Work

 

“Zoom to Success is like Waze for the chaotic world of virtual presentations. If you've ever felt like you're shouting into the digital void, this book will help you find your voice, connect confidently with your audience, and present like the master you're meant to be.”
— Savio S. Chan, Co-founder & CEO, American AI Leadership Institute & Asian American Authors Book Club

 

“Nancy provides excellent advice and truly helpful tips to make you a confident and successful virtual speaker. She’s an experienced coach who helps even the most reluctant speakers become productive. I highly recommend Nancy’s book to ensure you are prepared, focused, and at ease for your next presentation!”
— Paul Marrandino, Head of Sourcing, Cloud Tech, Google

 

“With empathy and expertise, Nancy Ancowitz demystifies the art of presenting online. Whether you're new to sharing your ideas publicly, a seasoned speaker, or somewhere in between, this book gives you the tools to connect with your audience and lead with confidence.”

— Dorie Clark, Executive education faculty at Columbia Business School and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game

 

“Whether you're pitching ideas or leading teams, Zoom to Success helps you shine —and deliver with impact.”

— Michael Cole, Ph.D., Principal Data Scientist at LexisNexis

 

 “Provides guidance on how to navigate your apprehensions during virtual team meetings, become more assertive, and communicate your ideas effectively.” 

— Moshmi Sanagavarapu, Group Director of Analytics, IPG Mediabrands

“Offers up Zen wizardry for your Zooms, ensuring bravos and encores on the virtual stage!”

— Barbara Rubin, Theater Director & Dialect Coach

 

“Helps professionals find their voice and present with confidence, especially for those who don’t see themselves as natural presenters.”  

— Chief of Talent Development & Engagement, U.S. Defense and Government

 

“Whether you are new to online presentations or want to increase your ‘virtual confidence,’ this is the book to read.”

— Karen Abrams Gerber, Ed.D., Founding Partner, Rally Point for Collaborative Change, LLC

 

“Nancy Ancowitz's gentle yet powerful approach teaches you to transcend the limitations of screens and technology, creating intimate, meaningful relationships—even through a camera lens.”

— Adam Ma, Product Development Executive

 

“Gives salient insight, specific, easily learned tools, as well as exciting new possibilities for the use of AI, that are sure to enhance all forms of online presentations.”
— Lisa Stathoplos, Author of Make Me and Chimera, A Shapeshifter’s Journey

 

“The definitive guide to feeling comfortable presenting—even when it is not comfortable at first.”

— Senia Maymin, Ph.D., CEO Coach and Co-author of the best-seller Profit from the Positive

 

“In Nancy’s graduate business communication class at NYU, I learned how to turn nerves into confidence and communicate clearly in business settings. Now, in my career, I draw on those same lessons every time I present, lead a meeting, or interview online.”

— Tingting Zhou, Compensation Expert
 

“Brings insight and humor to a staid yet important topic with practical tips to keep your audience engaged and allowing your expertise to shine through.”

— Nicole Woodard, Executive Coach and Career Strategist

 

 “I have never met Nancy in person, only via Zoom. So, there is every possibility that she is actually a virtual AI—except she is exquisitely aware of the foibles and fears of humans...so she must be one herself!
— Dewey Davis-Thompson, Writer, Philanthropist and the Original Internet Adept™         
“As with Ancowitz’s previous books, she offers a lot of practical, actionable advice, this time for nailing the virtual presentations that many professionals would rather avoid.”

— Liz Colodny, Founder, Careersculpt.com

 

“So needed in our expanding virtual world. Provides practical steps to guide introverts on the road to presentation success.”

— Jennifer B. Kahnweiler, Ph.D, CSP, Author of The Introverted Leader

 

“As someone who leads teams and clients across virtual platforms, I find Zoom to Success an invaluable resource for building presence and confidence.”

— Jiani Guo, VP of Revenue & Operations, SaaS Startup

 

“As one of Nancy’s former grad students and now a quant researcher, I’ve carried her mantra, ‘say more with less,’ throughout my career. Zoom to Success channels that wisdom to the virtual stage—with clarity and sharp, practical tips.”

— Tianci (Bill) Xu, Quantitative Researcher

“Zoom to Success is next-level practical. Relatable and visceral to the core, it offers rare insights from someone who has “been there, done that” in a crowded, virtual world.”

— Mahesh Krishnamurti, CEO, Thought Leadership Capital

 

“Nancy enabled me to embrace the idea that focusing on small, simple, and sustainable steps leads to profound change.”

— David Conn, CEO & Investor

“Must-have video-call guidelines for newbies and great reminders for the seasoned professional looking to improve.”

— Mika Liss, CEO of SMB software & services companies & Strategic AI Advisor

 

“Relatable, well-conceived and researched guidance clad in an encouraging conversational style. Like a good, inspirational friend who once sat your seat only to rise gloriously from the detritus w shining insights.”
— Dr. C.M. Finley

 

“Winning two major international fashion competitions wasn’t just about the designs—it came down to how I presented my work to the judges…with Nancy’s insightful guidance.”
—Marcia Patmos, Founder & Creative Director, M.PATMOS

 

“Along with Self-Promotion for Introverts®, Zoom to Success is the career strategy I have used to create my personal brand. I often turn Ms. Ancowitz’s powerful and insightful lessons into actionable and executable bite-sized pieces.”

Soo Lee-Finley, Head of Model Risk Governance, Provident Bank and rallying introvert

 

“My expertise is improvisation—Nancy seamlessly blends those skills into her advice.”

— Carl Kissin, Master Improviser

 

“Turns virtual dread into virtual edge.”  

— Bryan Janeczko, Health & Wellness Entrepreneur and Innovator

 

“The manual that should be included with every webcam.”

— Ross Brand, Livestreaming Pioneer and Co-author of Video Podcasting Made Easy

 

“Offers actionable tactics to transform remote meetings and presentations from flat to fascinating, building on-screen confidence and competence.”

— Julie Winkle Giulioni, Author of Promotions Are SO Yesterday and Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go

 

“Tackles serious business topics with ingenuity, wit, and humor, making this guide as engaging as it is useful.”

— Nil Demircubuk, Ph.D., author of Down to Earth: Demystify Intuition to Upgrade Your Life

 

“Brings Nancy's significant experience and expertise, deeply insightful and relatable wisdom, and actionable strategies to the challenging question of how we introverts can expand our capabilities beyond the bounds of our inherent tendencies to ‘show up bigger’ for any occasion.”

— Dr. Gregory Lieberman, cognitive neuroscientist, outgoing introvert, and “future of work” strategist

 

“Chock-full of helpful tips and powerful exercises developed through the author's experience and backed up with research.”

— Michele Wucker, Author of The Gray Rhino

 

“As someone who uses Zoom regularly for presentations, interviews, and online workshops and discussions and who has struggled with public speaking, how I wish I had this gem of a book years ago!” 

— Anne Newgarden, author of Adventures of a Soul: Psychics, Mediums, the Mystical, and Me

 

“Nancy Ancowitz is the real deal. She knows her stuff, knows how to coach with flair, and this book will help take your career to the next level!”

— Steve Orr, author of Podcasting for Small Business, media trainer, podcast performance coach, content strategist 

 

“Nancy Ancowitz’s expert advice—covering everything from managing jitters to engaging distracted audiences—will help you show up with clarity, confidence, and authenticity in every online interaction.”
— Petter N. Kolm, Professor, New York University

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About the Author
Nancy Ancowitz is a career strategist and career director at NYU. She is the author of Self-Promotion for Introverts® and Business Writing: Say More With Less. Her work has been published in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, and she blogs for Psychology Today and The Times of Israel.