Connect Better Inc.

Name: Connect Better Inc.
Address: Hamilton, ON, CA
Telephone: +12892372227

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Connect Better Inc.

We deliver keynotes and programs that restore and rebuild the human skills we (still!) need in an increasingly technical world. [email protected]

more details about Connect Better Inc. are coming soon!

11/15/2025

There can always be a better thing. But don’t get stuck there. Make something you’re proud of and KEEP MOVING 💪

📸 Thx for all the fab photography in ☀️

10/15/2025

Have fun AND be taken seriously? Yup, that‘s the goal around here. It’s also been one of my great challenges in life. An engineering designation became a shortcut to credibility in the face of a first impression that read: smiley. young. woman. But these days? I want my work to be fun-forward. It’s a ”hell yes, and”! At Connect Better Inc., our work is fun AND it matters.

Similarly, there’s a juxtaposition between this mural’s joyful bright colours and its meaning. More on that at https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv-HEFrOaqj/

10/08/2025

Stronger stories, funnier jokes…continuous improvement is in our DNA. We’re Connect Better…not “Connect Average” or “Connect Like You Did Yesterday” 🙃 But constant striving can be a recipe for frustration…unless it’s balanced by moments like this - moments of quiet satisfaction and genuine joy. It’s something we’re working on getting bette…oops. 🤩

09/29/2025

Engineers need steel toes and keynote speakers need…style that matches the message! We are SUPER proud of this custom jacket, brought to life by some incredible (and local) collaborators.

First, the magical humans at Unicorn Rebellion designed the maze graphic with our logo at the centre. Next, we relied on the hardworking folks .prints to create the direct-to-film design. And the jacket itself? That’s from - their casual and colourful designs bring the perfect combination of form and function.

Curious about the haircut? That’s the amazing artistry of stylist Shelby
Earrings? Those are the beautiful work of
Jeans via Dundas fashionista and community champion

Hamilton + Canada collabs FTW 🙌🍁

09/26/2025

Today’s topic is…feedback. Giving it, getting it, and how to make it more effective. The thing is, many leaders are still using the sh*t sandwich method popularized in the 1980’s. It’s a tired formula that sandwiches constructive criticism between two positive comments. And it doesn’t work.

So, what’s BETTER than a sandwich? Start the conversation by showing that you care personally. Choose your own words or try this specific phrase from Wharton psychologist Adam Grant’s favourite study: “I’m giving you these comments because I have very high expectations and I know that you can reach them.”

In other words, connect before you correct. 💥

If your leaders need to up their game when it comes to delivering feedback, Emily can help. Send us a DM!

09/22/2025

My new neighbour is a retired engineer. I ran into him on the weekend and he said “I watched your TED talk and I saw myself in it. I’m trying to do better.” Made my day! 🤩

09/19/2025

Sometimes there’s no big story, it’s just me, sitting on a picnic table. Hi 👋

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09/17/2025

Would you rather be the tech or the talent?

Technical skills are a big asset in the speaking business - for broadcasting, recording, editing - but being the tech and the talent at the same time? That’s a recipe for overwhelm.

That’s why I’ve grown to love working with AV teams, photographers and videographers - they let me focus on being my creative best.

And for those moments when I need to be both? I’ve got checklists of checklists to take care of the tech *before* I take the stage.

09/12/2025

Got a business crisis on your hands? Some things look like an emergency up close…like last August when we were updating all our social handles. My carefully planned migration to didn’t unfold neatly AT ALL! After countless chat bots and fruitless phone calls (while on vacation!!), I wondered if we’d have to give up and start over with all new accounts. It felt like a capital E emergency. But was it?

Nope. If I could rewind and do it again, I’d start fresh and not worry about “losing” my previous audience and past content. I’d spend my energy creating, not controlling, and looking forward, not back.

Ever been through something similar? What was the lesson for you?

09/09/2025

Holding on vs letting go. As the business evolves, I get to decide what to hold on to (like my identity as an engineer) and what to let go of (like my tendency to optimize eeeverything). In this pic, I’m holding on tight to my sense of playfulness…and a merry-go-round! What are you hanging on to? Can’t wait to hear.

09/01/2025

Business milestones! Looking back, there’ve been some big ones these past 18 months:

Feb 2024 - incorporated my speaking business as Connect Better Inc. 🎉

Spring 2024 - new branding by 🦄

Summer 2024 - new domain + website (link in bio) + email + social handles 🥳

Spring 2025 and ongoing - complete backend systems upgrade with so we can grow the biz and connect better at scale 🤩

🎢 So glad you’re here for the ride.

08/29/2025

Reflecting and reconnecting…how’s your summer been? Over here it’s been a season of creativity (so much fun!) and change (not always comfortable, like this “seat” in a tree 😆)

As August slips into the rear view mirror, I’m reflecting on what I’ve learned and what’s next for More on that soon, but first I’d love to hear from you. What’s lighting you up right now? What are you proud of? What’s next? Comment/DM and let me know.

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Hamilton, ON

Telephone

+12892372227

Website

https://connectbetter.today/

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