Acacia Duncan, Author at Articulation Inc

Speaking Requires Feedback: The Transformative Power of Constructive Criticism

Speaking requires feedback. It is a game-changer for speakers. From refining your message to captivating your audience, learn how feedback elevates your presentation skills. And learn the three rules for speaker feedback. ******** A couple of years back, I found myself knee-deep in speaker prep for a major event. Picture this: coaching sessions galore, each […]

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Speaking is Social: Finding Connection in Communication

Speaking is social: The third Threshold Concept for Learning to be an Effective Speaker. Waking Life inspired our Acacia Duncan to explore how speaking truly connects us. From theatre to coaching, she has learned that speaking is more than words—it’s about understanding and communion. Read a bit about her journey here. ******* In 2001 a

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Speaking Tips: Give Your Audience a Problem to Care About

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In public speaking, defining the problem that your idea addresses is far from a waste of time. In fact, if it is not clearly identified, you will have an even bigger problem on your hands: an audience that doesn’t care.

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Group Presentations: To Do or Not to Do?

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When a client tells me they want to do a group presentation, my first instinct is to say DON’T DO IT! They take a lot more time. (I mean a lot!) It’s harder to make the presentation cohesive. The increased complexity means more risk of things going wrong. Long story short, they are just harder

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The Art of Soliciting Feedback

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This article, by Acacia Duncan, is a continuation of our series on the (negative) emotions that typically trigger calls to us, and small tips to mitigate these challenges. They may feel familiar. That’s because they’re happening in board rooms and offices around the world on a regular basis. “I just don’t want to see so many

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