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
Did you know people are 22x more likely to remember a fact when it has been wrapped in a story?
When crafting a story, we know we need to establish a beginning, middle, and end. What can often be
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we communicate across the world. Conducting all events in person has become a thing of the past, and companies and employees have adapted to using virtual technology. Although virtual meetings may become less
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
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
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
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
“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,
In a virtual presentation, transitions can be used to engage your audience, pull them to your next key point, and retain their interest. While most transitions are only a sentence or two in length, they provide the links – like
