The Motivated Speaker Podcasts

The Motivated Speaker on the Mick Unplugged Podcast

Ruth joins Mick Hunt for his podcast Mick Unplugged and discusses her passion for helping individuals find their voice and make an impact. She emphasizes that everyone has a story that deserves to be heard, and practice is essential for effective communication. Ruth highlights the importance of starting with clear points and supporting them with […]

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The Motivated Speaker on the I Will Aim Podcast

In a recent episode of the I Will Aim podcast, host Will Lukang sits down with Ruth to dissect the art and science of effective public speaking. Far from a mere skill, Ruth shares that speaking is a habit, a social act, and an embodied experience that requires continuous feedback, especially from oneself. This conversation

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The Motivated Speaker on the Leadership Presence Podcast

In a recent episode of the “Leadership Presence: Mastering The Inner Work Of Leadership” podcast, host Janet Ioli, Executive Coach and Founder of the Power Presence Academy, sat down with Ruth Milligan for a deep dive into the art of effective communication, especially for leaders. This isn’t just about delivering a flawless presentation; it’s about

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The Motivated Speaker on the Monday Morning Radio Podcast

Ruth Milligan joins Monday Morning Radio hosted by Dean and Maxwell Rotbart to share transformative insights on becoming a more effective communicator. Ruth emphasizes that powerful speaking is learned, not innate. She introduces six “threshold concepts” foundational to mastering communication: speaking is habitual, embodied, genre-based, social, messy, and dependent on feedback. These principles help individuals

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The Motivated Speaker on The Successful Bookkeeper Podcast

Ruth Milligan chats with Michael Palmer, host of The Successful Bookkeeper podcast, and shares insights on how professionals, especially scientists and technical experts, can build influence through effective communication. Drawing from over a decade of coaching leaders for TEDx and beyond, Ruth emphasizes the importance of storytelling, clarity, and audience-centered messaging. She notes that while

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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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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.