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
While it’s easy to chuckle at a clever April Fool’s Day prank, it’s a bit harder to appreciate a presentation blunder when the mic’s in your hand. These 5 tips will help you minimize preventable mishaps, gracefully handle mistakes, and … READ MORE
The days and weeks leading up to Thanksgiving often inspire a heightened sense of gratitude. We offer a bit more grace and we’re more mindful of opportunities for giving thanks.
This thanksgiving perspective extends to our professional lives. Everyone who’s … READ MORE
All year long we make it a point to help our clients invest in preparation so they can shine whenever they present. The holiday season is no exception.
This month, we’d like to once again help you Confidently Step into … READ MORE
Whether you’re using questions to engage your audience during your opening, or posing rhetorical questions during your presentation to keep your audience engaged, questions can be a savvy presenter’s best friends. Lee Cronin, a professor of chemistry, nanoscience, and chemical … READ MORE
Fall is here, and so is the season when we can fall back into bad habits — a little extra pie, an extra glass of wine, and celebrations galore vying for the extra time we need to prepare a winning … READ MORE
During the holiday season, we like to help our clients Get Ready to Toast the Season. We are often presented with opportunities to express our best wishes during this season and throughout the year. Knowing the principles of giving a … READ MORE
Managing the unexpected is a skill every presenter should have in their toolbox especially when presenting outside a familiar environment. In January, American film director and producer Michael Bay was faced with a few unexpected technical challenges during his CES … READ MORE