With the 2016 U.S. Presidential campaigns reaching a fever pitch, candidates are teeing up to face off in a series of primary and general election debates. The pre-debate research, coaching, and rehearsals are intense. No candidate wants to repeat Nixon’s … READ MORE
7 Top Presentation Wardrobe Tips
Traditionally, the passing of Labor Day has signaled banishment of all white footwear to the far reaches of closets across the country. While runway trends and local mall offerings gradually chip away at the no white shoes rule, the following … READ MORE
Rock the Q&A with Executive Presence
“Does anyone have any questions for my answers?” – Henry Kissinger
Executive presence is a term heard frequently at 2Connect. After all, the way you show up when presenting or facilitating has a huge impact on audience perception of you. … READ MORE
5 Tips to Grow Your Presentation Skills
The outdoor world is currently awash in green shoots and vibrant blooms. Spring growth isn’t limited to botanicals, though. Following are five tips to grow your presentation skills this season:
Arrive Early – Want to start your presentation calm and … READ MORE
It's a New Year! Never do these things again!
A new year is here and so follows a new line up of presentations — many of which will give you the opportunity to exhibit your leadership, your contributions, and your ideas. Presentations are possibly the most influential form of … READ MORE
Leverage Your Verbal Presence & Impact: A Handy Checklist
In a previous tip, we challenged you to captivate your virtual audiences. Easier said than done, right? Well, here at 2Connect, we use a short but powerful checklist to help our clients leverage their verbal presence and verbal impact.… READ MORE
How to Be Sure Your Voice is Game Ready
The World Cup has brought soccer enthusiasts out all around the world in record numbers! Recently, one of our trainers drove by a downtown pub that was exploding with thunderous cheers as hundreds of fans cheered on the U.S. team … READ MORE
In Memoriam: 5 Lessons from Steve Jobs' Famous "How to Live Before You Die" Speech
We’ve all witnessed the high-impact, visually stimulating, and engaging Steve Jobs’ presentations of years past. Steve Jobs’ world-famous product release presentations are still influencing presenters who want to exude the “It” factor when presenting and who covet their audience’s undivided … READ MORE
3 Ways to Build a Relationship with Your Audience
Rita F. Pierson influenced the world as a professional educator since 1972, teaching elementary school, junior high, special education, and professional development workshops and seminars for thousands of educators.
Pierson is a great case study because her presentation echoes what … READ MORE