We’re Turning 25 — And Giving You Our Top Insights

In 2000, 2Connect launched with a mission: Help professionals communicate with clarity, confidence, and connection. 25 years, thousands of clients, and a whole lot of flipcharts later, we’re still going strong, and it’s all thanks to people like you.

To celebrate, we’re sharing our top insights, favorite stories, and a few gifts throughout the year — all designed to help you shine, whether you’re in a boardroom, virtual meeting, or one-on-one conversation.

Ready for your first one?

Start with what matters to your audience.

It sounds basic, doesn’t it?  But 25 years in, we still hear presentations starting with:

Thanks for being here. I’m Jim Smith from XYZ company and we specialize in….

or

I’m Amy Horn and I head up the customer engagement team. Our role in the company is to….

Instead of opening with your name, title, or company overview, try leading with:

• A surprising insight
• A clear problem you’re solving
• Or a question that piques interest

You’ll grab attention, create relevance, and get them wanting to know who you are.

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– The 2Connect Team

(P.S. Got a favorite memory with 2Connect? Hit reply, we’d love to hear it!)