Newer isn’t always better. While there’s a time and place for that rock star slide deck, sometimes old school flip charts are where it’s at. Have some trepidation around integrating high-tech and low-tech? Here are 5 quick tips to address … READ MORE
3 Quick Concession Lessons
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
3 Quick Fright-Busting Presentation Tips
Batter Up! 3 Tips for All-Star Presentations
Last month, Major League Baseball’s All Star Game came to 2Connect’s home turf – San Diego. MLB’s best of the best were chosen to play because they stepped up to the plate when the team was counting on them – … READ MORE
Feedback Makes Perfect
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
Beyond Rhetorical – 5 Paths to Purposeful Questions
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
Organizing Content: The Season of Transitions
This time of year is the season of transitions: spring to summer, student to graduate, bud to flower, and more.
When it comes to presentations, every season is a transition season! Purposeful transition statements are critical for successful presentations. They … READ MORE
No Joke – Presentation Mishap Prevention and Recovery
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
And Your Point Is?
A recent study found about 75% of audiences check out in the first 60 seconds. Your window for engagement is small – by all means, get to the point.
Part of getting to the point is letting audiences know what … READ MORE
Cut to the Core (Message)
For the past 40 years, February has been formally designated as Black History Month by every sitting U.S. president. While countless Americans of every color sacrificed greatly for equality, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is arguably the most iconic figure … READ MORE