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
June 5, 2025
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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
June 3, 2025
The Motivated Speaker on Miami WOMEN Presents Webinar
In this Miami Women Presents webinar, Ruth and Acacia discuss the six foundational principles imperative to be a great communicator, with Molly Young from the
June 2, 2025
The Motivated Speaker on the Better Communication Results Podcast
In this insightful conversation, with Better Communication Results podcast host Lee Hopkins, Ruth unpacks the six “threshold concepts” that define the art and science of
May 21, 2025
Official Book Launch at Clintonville Books
On May 6, 2025, The Motivated Speaker was launched at our beloved local bookstore, Clintonville Books. Ruth, Blythe and Acacia each read a favorite speaker
May 14, 2025
The Motivated Speaker on The Exceptional Sales Leader Podcast
In this episode, Ruth talks with Darren Mitchell, host of The Exceptional Sales Leader podcast about the power and practice of impactful speaking. With over a
April 23, 2025
The Motivated Speaker on the Conquering Columbus Podcast
It’s always special to feel hometown support. We are grateful to the Conquering Columbus podcast and host Josh Whitt for having Ruth and Blythe on
April 10, 2025
The Secret Art of Business: Our First Podcast Appearance for The Motivated Speaker!
We’re officially about one month away from the launch of The Motivated Speaker, and the excitement is building! One of the best parts of promoting
April 2, 2025
Our Accidental Writing Process: The Motivated Speaker
The Motivated Speaker comes out May 6, published by Wiley and written by the three of us, Ruth, Acacia and Blythe. We have a full
February 6, 2025
AI Apps for Speaking: Practical Tips for Navigating Practice, Feedback, and Nuance
AI apps for speaking can help you practice and offer basic feedback, but they often miss the mark on nuance. For those big moments, real
October 30, 2024
New Leadership Development Workshop: Master Stress and Elevate Communication Performance
New leadership development workshop. Articulation’s new leadership communication training module, High Awareness, High Performance: Stress Combating Strategies for Consequential Communications is a 60-75 minute session
September 25, 2024
Celebrating Ruth Milligan: A Trailblazer in Communication and Leadership
Congratulations to Ruth Milligan, Articulation’s founder and managing partner, for her recognition as a Columbus Business First C-Suite Award recipient. This award honors Central Ohio’s
September 20, 2024
Create Confident Speakers: Low-Stakes Opportunities for Your Team
Does your team have the opportunity to practice communication in low-stakes environments? Like in school, it shouldn’t be reserved for a few. Build confidence and
August 26, 2024
Hitting the Mark: The Value of Feedback in Public Speaking
Earlier this month, Ruth and I participated in a charity golf outing organized by our client, Huntington National Bank. It benefited Pelotonia, a remarkable organization
July 30, 2024
Presidential debate reminds us: It’s not about age. It’s about breath.
It’s not about age, friends. It’s about breath. I started writing this note before last night’s presidential debate. My topic was “returning to the basics
June 28, 2024
Transforming Talks: Inside Look at Speaker Coaching
From crafting your big idea to mastering delivery, here’s an inside look at what it takes to deliver a killer presentation– from the perspective of
May 9, 2024
Threshold Concepts: Reflections on Learning to be an Effective Speaker
Dear Friends, By now, you hopefully have seen we’ve been digging hard into the “Threshold Concepts” of learning to become an effective speaker. In short,
April 9, 2024
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
April 2, 2024
