14 Words for Speech Writing Success
In the last few years, I’ve found myself at the interesting intersection of supporting a leader who needs to evolve into an influential speakers, and
February 26, 2020
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Coach Your Internal Speakers to Crush Their Next Talks
Development events, quarterly briefings, town halls, annual meetings, or investor days. If you’re a communication professional, chances are you’re charged with preparing the executives, researchers
February 18, 2020
Know Thy Audience
If you’re an executive in succession, whether you’re moving from manager to director or from director to the executive team, this tip is for you.
February 7, 2020
Panel Discussion Pro Tips
Ruth Milligan is back with her video tips from the Articulation tree house. Today’s topic: how to create more inspired panel discussions at your next
January 31, 2020
How do you get speakers to do THAT?
This week I was invited by a corporate communications senior team at a Fortune 10 company to answer a singular question: How do you get
January 22, 2020
10 Tips for Entrepreneurs on Articulation’s 10th Anniversary
It’s been 10 years since I shed the skin of my first business, a traditional PR practice, which I ran for eight years, and then
January 10, 2020
Leaders: How to Alienate Your Audience in 5 Minutes or Less
As you’re preparing for your next presentation, will you engage your audience or alienate them? Here are 5 different but surefire ways to alienate your
October 14, 2019
Go Deep: How to Show and Manage Your Emotions in Public Speaking
Emotion. Besides breath, emotion is one of the most underrated attributes of our oratorical treasure chests. Dig deep and you will find it can unlock
September 17, 2019
Big talk coming up? Try these tips to get comfortable.
What do you do to feel comfortable before a big talk? In August I had my largest audience ever: 1,800 at the Convocation for the
September 3, 2019
The Values of TEDx: Building a Resilient Storytelling Culture
Year 11. Last week we announced our 11th year of speakers for TEDxColumbus. I’ve transitioned to become a member of the curatorial committee, after 10
August 19, 2019
In your next presentation, seek the question
A while back a friend was invited to speak to the Board of Trustees at his institution. We discussed that while he knew the topic
August 13, 2019
Convert the conversation into a presentation
Every conversation we have is with ourselves. And on occasion it involves someone else. Every time I repeat this quote in a public speaking class
August 6, 2019
The Power of Story and Storytelling
As part of NPR’s StoryCorp visit to Columbus, Ruth Milligan participated in a panel discussion on the power of story and storytelling.
July 30, 2019
The Most Important Day of Your Talk Preparation
This blog post is a quick dedication to the one step in the talk preparation process that is the most important outside the day itself: the final rehearsal.
June 11, 2019
Ohio State Puts Culture of Innovation in the Spotlight with TED-inspired Event
The Ohio State Research & Innovation Showcase was part of the OSU Innovator of the Year Awards Event. While the event has been held previously, it’s the first time the nominees each presented a short TED-like talk. And Articulation was called in to help. Coaches Ruth Milligan and Acacia Duncan coached the speakers using our proven Transforming Talks process.
June 4, 2019
Vocal Fry: What it is, and how to eliminate it
For the last eight or nine years, vocal fry has been a thing. And it’s kind of driving us crazy. We assure you, no leaders
May 29, 2019
What To Do When You Work with an Introvert
We’ve recently worked with an executive communication coaching client who’s been flip flopping decisions. Saying one thing in a meeting, then reversing it later in
May 21, 2019
Closings: 3 Ways to End a Speech with Impact
The hardest part of speaking is getting in… and getting out.
In this short video, Ruth explains three strategies for how to close your speech with impact.
May 14, 2019
