Speak Up and Stand Out

Being heard is not about trying to communicate like someone else. Being heard is about harnessing our best self so our ideas get a seat at the table.

Happy International Women’s Day! As we celebrate the many contributions women have

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Invest in Yourself

2Connect’s curious. What are some of your New Year’s resolutions? Did professional development make your list?

We are here to help you achieve your goals of becoming a clear, concise, and confident presenter in 2022 and beyond. Whether you are

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Give Thanks and Remember Your Strengths

Last month, we discussed how to give feedback to others. Although it’s always helpful to seek new perspectives, it’s also important to incorporate the knowledge and feedback of another key person: yourself. Self-feedback is a powerful tool.

As

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3 Tips to Simplify Your Slides and Amplify Your Message

Picture this: You are sitting in a meeting when your boss transitions to yet another busy PowerPoint slide. The slide is filled with lengthy paragraphs, distracting cartoons, and extensive data. Your brain struggles trying to figure out where to focus

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Winning Strategy – Team Meetings

“Hope is not a strategy” – Vince Lombardi

The shift to virtual has driven meetings to be shorter, which affects the traditional business strategy decision process. We are looking to teams to strategize and make important decisions in less time,

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Virtual Presentations: Do Yours Pack a Punch?

​With the sudden shift to virtual presentations, let’s not get too lost in the new landscape. Your presentation skills follow you no matter where you go. As you continue to elevate those skills, you can look at making some adjustments

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Have a Recommendation? Here's how to Sell It.

When you’re making a recommendation, particularly to the executive team, you don’t have time to dilly dally. You need to get to your point, and fast. And, you need to do so in a way that influences.

This is often

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