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The Motivated Speaker on the Taleara Talks–Business English Communication Podcast

Ruth Milligan joins Paola Pascual, host of Talaera Talks-Business English Communication Podcast, to discuss the essence of effective spoken communication. Ruth emphasizes that speaking well is not an innate talent but a practiced skill rooted in structure, clarity, and intentionality. She shares the six threshold concepts from her new book that distinguish average from great […]

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The Motivated Speaker on Purpose for Life Podcast

Ruth joins host Suzanne Roberts on the Purpose For Life podcast to dive deep into the transformative power of effective communication. Their conversation will help you discover how applying threshold concepts can revolutionize your speaking, whether you’re addressing a large audience or engaging in everyday conversations. This episode explores the importance of self-awareness, navigating uncertainty,

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The Motivated Speaker on Women with Cool Jobs Podcast

In this inspiring episode, Ruth joins host Julie Berman on the Women with Cool Jobs podcast to discuss her mission to help professionals transform complex ideas into captivating stories. With nearly 40 years in communication-focused roles ranging from political speechwriting to executive pitch coaching, she shares her journey from a college speech major to becoming

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The Motivated Speaker on The Modern Manager Podcast

In this episode called, “How to Train Your Brain to Speak Better in Any Setting,” Ruth Milligan speaks with Mamie Kanfer Stewart, host of The Modern Manager podcast, and shares strategies to help individuals speak with greater confidence, clarity, and effectiveness. Ruth emphasizes that while everyone talks, not everyone communicates well—especially in high-stakes situations. She

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The Motivated Speaker on The Communication and Culture Podcast

On Ruth’s latest podcast appearance, she speaks with Nadege Minois, host of The Communication and Culture Podcast, and they delve into the multi-faceted nature of effective verbal communication. Drawing from Ruth’s extensive experience as a communication strategist, TEDxColumbus curator, and speech coach, Ruth and Nadege explore the concept that speaking is both a mental and

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The Motivated Speaker on The Wealthy Speaker Podcast

Ruth Milligan speaks with Jane Atkinson, podcast host of the Wealthy Speaker Show, about “High-Stakes Speaking” and explores the essential elements of effective communication in high-pressure scenarios. In the episode, Ruth posits that successful high-stakes speaking relies not just on charisma, but on intentional preparation, clarity, and empathy. Drawing from her TED experience, she explains

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announcing

the motivated speaker

six principles to unlock your communication potential

In this book you will discover the six essential threshold concepts needed to give talks like the best TED speakers and Fortune 500 leaders.

Also available on Audible.