You had your interview. Now all that’s left is to sit back, and wait for them to contact you about next steps, right? Wrong!
Just because your actual interview is over, that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook just yet. … READ MORE
You had your interview. Now all that’s left is to sit back, and wait for them to contact you about next steps, right? Wrong!
Just because your actual interview is over, that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook just yet. … READ MORE
We have been doing more work in Shanghai, and through our travels have been reminded of the value of helping English as a Second Language (ESL) presenters with effective enunciation techniques.
We wanted to share these techniques with any of … READ MORE
Summer is in full swing. For us at 2Connect this means summer school is in session, and enrollment is open for our Present to Influence course.
This course may be just what you are looking for, if you…
Graduation time is upon us! This year, more than 20,000 commencement speeches will be delivered to high school and college graduates. While many focus on the actual speeches, here at 2Connect we also focus on something else – the introductions. Most … READ MORE
What’s the best gift you’ve ever received?
The National Retail Federation forecasts this year’s holiday sales could exceed $680 billion. There will be plenty of duds among those billions of gifts – as any child who’s received socks and underwear … READ MORE
It’s official – the winter holidays are around the corner.
‘Tis the season when many of us gather to break bread with extended family. I’ve been to family holiday gatherings from 4 to 45 guests. It seems no matter the … READ MORE
Set foot in any retail establishment this time of year, and you’re promptly reminded of Valentine’s Day. Red and pink dominate décor, candy conversation hearts reappear, and boxed Valentines pile up near the checkout.
Valentine’s Day isn’t exclusive to romantic … READ MORE
The Rolling Stones were right – you can’t always get what you want.
After votes are counted, candidates across the nation take the stage. They are tasked with delivering either energetic victory speeches or subdued concessions.
At 2Connect, we are often asked … READ MORE
When did you last record yourself practicing for a presentation? Odds are excellent your smartphone has video camera capability – give it a try! You’ve got nothing to lose, and your presentation has so much to gain.
Practicing without feedback … READ MORE
Sometimes, as presenters, we need to put on our facilitator hat to engage our audience, check for understanding or both.
And good facilitators ask questions to do this…right?
We’re all guilty of letting rhetorical questions like this slip from the … READ MORE