Ruth Milligan

Speaking is Messy: Why Every Great Talk Begins with a Little Mess

Dive into the messy reality of public speaking with our latest article from Ruth Milligan. From embracing the chaos to pushing through the anxiety, discover why the journey to a great talk isn’t always neat and tidy. ******* Speaking is messy. It starts with a little tickle to the ego. Add some excitement about the […]

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Speaking is Embodied: How to Infuse Your Words with Presence and Power

Speaking is an embodied practice: The second Threshold Concept for Learning to be an Effective Speaker. Discover the transformative journey from writing to speaking. Learn how to embody your ideas and craft powerful talks that resonate with your audience. ******* Nearly 12 years ago, I was coaching a very academic leader in town for a

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Introducing the Threshold Concepts for Learning to be an Effective Speaker

Last spring I heard Dr. Elizabeth Wardle, the director of the Howe Center on Writing at Miami University speak on how anyone can learn to write. Through some additional conversations we learned that her re-framing of writing—as in getting rid of the freshman writing requirement—was driven by a theory called Threshold Concepts. The best way

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Why is it so hard to write like we speak?

I just took the Miami Writing Institute class. It’s a 4-5 hour online “taste” of what Miami University has been teaching teachers about writing within each academic discipline and genres through their nationally known Howe Center for Writing. A few weeks ago, I was on panel with its director, Elizabeth Wardle, Ph.D. and had some

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Milligan Articulation Celebrating 20 Years

Ruth Milligan Marks 20 Years of Coaching Storytellers

Leaders, Scientists and Innovators from Across the U.S. Now Seek Out Articulation to Help Them be Better Communicators Ruth Milligan is marking 20 years of entrepreneurship, having built one of the most sought out storytelling and communication coaching firms in the country. What began in 2002 as Milligan Communications is now known simply as Articulation.

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Our Passion Project: Introducing Teach It Online Now

Preface: I have waited six months to write a reflection on this year until I had something positive to contribute to the recovery to our economy in wake of COVID, fires, floods, hurricanes, and racial unrest. This blog represents my experience and is not supposed to compare or contrast to others’ experiences, which by and

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