In today’s fast-paced professional environment, the way we communicate via email can significantly impact our effectiveness and efficiency. Well-constructed emails make the difference between messages that get ignored and those that elicit the response you need. Here are some key
As summer heats up, so does the importance of clear and engaging communication. Whether you’re presenting to a packed conference room or at a company hosted summer party, effective communication is your key to success. Dive into the following tips
7 minutes. The attention span of a typical audience lasts about 7 minutes before you run the risk of losing them. You might get 10 minutes if the topic is especially of interest, or just 5 minutes if you’re lucky
It’s officially spring! And in honor of spring cleaning, it’s time to dust off those old PowerPoint slides and create fresh, digestible, and consistent decks for your audiences to follow. Here are some
Make Meetings Matter Newsletter Series
According to Forbes, employees spend an average of 31 hours per month in meetings (over 4 days!) and 50% of that time is considered wasted. Although meeting ineffectiveness is a widespread problem, it doesn’t have
Make Meetings Matter Newsletter Series
According to Forbes, employees spend an average of 31 hours per month in meetings (over 4 days!) and 50% of that time is considered wasted. Although meeting ineffectiveness is a widespread problem, it doesn’t have
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and you know what that means – delicious food, quality time with family, and the potentially uncomfortable “Q&A” session with relatives. But fear not! Your professional skills are here to save the day. Let’s
Diane West, president of 2Connect, recently sat down with Carol Wells, our newest member of the 2Connect team, to discuss the role of effective communication in organizations. With decades of Sales and Training Leadership roles in large corporations in the
“The biggest obstacle with communication is the illusion it has taken place.”
Some think that presentation training is only meant for large group presentations and situations that don’t come up every day. While preparing for formal presentations is important, most
“Executive Presence” is a term we hear a lot at 2Connect. After all, how you show up in front of a group, whether presenting formally or providing updates in meetings, has a huge impact on how others perceive you. How