While most of us have become more comfortable with virtual conversations, we still hear “this is not the same as being in person.” True, but we have discovered several simple steps you can take to design and hold small or large gatherings that support full-hearted engagement and deep connections. We will explore the reasons we might be avoiding or finding resistance to our attempts at bringing authenticity to our work (whether it is sensory overload, fear of loss of control of meetings, discomfort with group processes that invite discovery and sense-making or the distraction of looking at yourself on a screen). Expect laughter as we share stories of unexpected wins and unintended consequences and gain skills to make you the rock star of virtual meetings. You may even get a post-meeting note saying, “this was better than being in person!”