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
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
Continue readingThe 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
Continue readingWe’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
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
What comes to your mind when you hear the term, The It Factor?
Think back to a recent presentation, when the presenter commanded the room and the audience’s attention. Someone who made you want to listen and learn more. Someone
Did you know that evaluating a video of one of your presentations is one of the best investments you can make as a presenter?
And smart phones make video recording easier than ever.
While viewing a recording of yourself is … READ MORE
Continue readingAudiences respect presenters who think and speak, not read, their presentation.
The last thing audiences want is a recitation of PowerPoint slides that they can read themselves. Audiences expect presenters to take the leading role. A presenter who wisely uses … READ MORE