Beyond engagement...to connection

"No way I would have been able to do it without your expert training! I am incredibly appreciative!" - P., Cotality

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“Big presentation today - crushed it with the opening statement, 11 word message, and presentation framework. The audience engaged on the topic in a completely different way.  Thank you again for these highly effective frameworks!” - M., Nephila Climate

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“It ended up being some of the most impactful training I've experienced.” – S., Markel Insurance

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“I’ve been through at least two media trainings before, and this was by far the best training I’ve had.” – G., US Bank

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“Thank you for providing me with a new set of skills for the rest of my career.” – W., TransUnion

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"You are a true gift and one of the better things a company has ever done for me.  I really had no confidence going into this and you changed every bit of it. I told our CEO you are the best benefit this company provides." - P. Cotalitym it

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"No way I would have been able to do it without your expert training! I am incredibly appreciative!" - P., Cotality *** “Big presentation today - crushed it with the opening statement, 11 word message, and presentation framework. The audience engaged on the topic in a completely different way.  Thank you again for these highly effective frameworks!” - M., Nephila Climate *** “It ended up being some of the most impactful training I've experienced.” – S., Markel Insurance *** “I’ve been through at least two media trainings before, and this was by far the best training I’ve had.” – G., US Bank *** “Thank you for providing me with a new set of skills for the rest of my career.” – W., TransUnion *** "You are a true gift and one of the better things a company has ever done for me.  I really had no confidence going into this and you changed every bit of it. I told our CEO you are the best benefit this company provides." - P. Cotalitym it ***

Steve Johnson Connects is a strategic and leadership communications firm committed to connecting individuals and organizations with their many audiences. Connecting is an art based in science, and we bring that to your current and rising leadership. Our passion is helping find your message and develop strategic storytellers to move your business forward.

SJConnects wields experience gained from the client-side, agency-side and media-side working across many verticals, and we serve organizations large and small, with groups and individuals.

In 2025, SJConnects celebrates TEN YEARS of driving home the fact that communicating strategically every day is what makes you successful when the bigger opportunities arise.

 
 

SERVICES WE PROVIDE

 

executive communications coaching and counsel

We prepare leaders and emerging leaders to connect effectively — internally and externally — benefiting the entire enterprise.

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strategic communications architecture and execution

To connect effectively, it’s critical to have a communications plan…and then execute it flawlessly.

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integrated media/social media communications

A hallmark of strong connection is the communications — and leveraging the right mix of owned and earned channels.