Let’s Speak Up & Stand Out

For many of us, speaking up in a meeting may be a source of anxiety or stress. We may struggle knowing when to interject a new idea, respectfully disagree with someone, or even have confidence in our expertise.

However, learning

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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

New open enrollment courses posted for 2022!

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

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Give Thanks and Remember Your Strengths

Find Out What You Bring to the Table

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

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Developing Confident Presenters

"Good is the Enemy of Great" - Jim Collins

While practice may make permanent, practice and repetition doesn’t always bring about improvement. Whether we deliver presentations and messages frequently or only occasionally; we need to be confident that our messages

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Executive Presence – The “It” Factor

Executive Presence

“…Leadership presence is not a personality trait. It’s a skill that anyone can learn”. – BetterUp

We know when delivering a high-stakes presentation or meeting, it is important to show up professionally and with purpose. But what exactly

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Curb the Forgetting Curve – Extend the Learning Journey

Have you ever left a presentation, meeting, or webinar with your head full of new facts and information but in mere hours, find yourself struggling to recall what you have learned?

You’re not alone. The forgetting curve is real. Some

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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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Hacks for Hybrid Meetings

After mastering the work-from-home routine, things are shifting yet again. As pandemic restrictions are lifting, companies are no longer seeing themselves having a two-dimensional workforce environment. While this may be an exciting step towards normality, it can also cause some

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