Here’s where you’ll find insight into how we think and work, how we look and sound, and the tools we deploy to bring your goals to life. Our blog stretches way back, so you might want to peruse the list to see what strikes your interests or needs. Our videos offer a glimpse of several of our coaches — as well as insights into our methods. And when you do work with us, you’ll want to familiarize yourself with our Resource Toolbox to make working with us that much easier.
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Our blog posts offer a rich gathering of insights, tips and suggestions designed to help you become more polished, more influential and more impactful in how you communicate with others. Skim to a title that strikes your interests or needs. And come back often because we are serious keeping it fresh and useful for storytellers everywhere.
Speaking Tips: Give Your Audience a Problem to Care About
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.
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
Group Presentations: To Do or Not to Do?
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
BLUF: How *Not* to Annoy Your Audience
This article, by Blythe Coons, is a continuation of our series on the (negative) emotions that typically trigger calls to us, and small tips to
Stop Using Filler Words in 3 Steps
For over a year or more as I walked the halls at a large executive speaking coach client organization, I’d been told about an executive
The Art of Soliciting Feedback
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
Permission to Speak: A Book Reflection
Read Between the Lines with Articulation At Articulation, we’re executive communication coaches who love to talk about speaking. Today, in celebration of World Book
A Strong Start: Articulation’s Q1 Recap
One of our company values is transparency. We believe in it when working with clients, with speakers, and when people give us feedback. We want
4 Tips for Providing Better Feedback to Speakers
Provide more value to speakers when you deliver actionable feedback using these four tips from Coach Acacia Duncan.
Avoid Frustration: Set Clear Expectations for the Next Presentation
This article, by Blythe Coons, is a continuation of our series on the (negative) emotions that typically trigger calls to us, and small tips to
When in Doubt of Your Team’s Presentation Skills Do This
Over the last dozen years, we’ve fielded at least one call a week from a leader who has a concern about a team member’s ability
Emerging Speaker Showcase
Welcome to the Emerging Speaker Showcase Thursday, February 23 | 3 – 4:30 p.m. WOSU Ross Community Studio The Emerging Speaker Showcase is a
Speaking Tips: The Art Of Concision & How to Talk Like Lincoln
As we celebrate President’s Day, my thoughts turn to what are arguably the most famous presidential remarks in history. Let’s consider what we 21st Century
Introducing: New Team Development Modules
Last year we got this question frequently: Our team is now virtual but when we come together for gatherings (monthly or quarterly), what development or
Video: Tips for Winning Team Business Pitches
Team business pitches play a critical role in major organizations across industries. How can you ensure your team comes to the pitch prepared to win?
9×9: An Emerging Speaker Showcase
Welcome to 9×9 Friday, September 23 | 12 – 2 p.m. WOSU Ross Community Studio 9×9 is a TED-like showcase featuring 9 emerging speakers,
Growing to Better Serve You
June already? The first half of 2022 has been a whirlwind as we support our clients through storytelling, message development, transforming talks, and more. In
5 Communication Books We Love
World Book Day 2022 inspired us share a list of five notable books in our lives right now, for a variety of reasons. Without further
