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September 1, 2025
J.T. Compeau
Your Message is Putting in Overtime

We spend so much time parsing our words, but what messages are being sent in the words that are never spoken? Your message may be putting in unintended overtime on this Labor Day.

Your Message is Putting in Overtime
July 3, 2025
Speeches and Talks
J.T. Compeau
My Favorite Talks

You don't work in my business, full of truly fascinating people, without collecting some favorites along the way. Last week, I shared just a few highlights - talks and speeches that showcase what is needed to make an impact on the audience.

My Favorite Talks
September 29, 2023
J.T. Compeau
What Are You Asking of Your Audience?

Whether they realize it or not, they are a representative of something to the audience, whether that’s a community or an idea.

What Are You Asking of Your Audience?
February 27, 2023
J.T. Compeau
Revisit: Good Communicators are the Leaders We ...

Revisiting this post from March 2020: Good communicators are leaders because they know how to give their audiences what they need. To paraphrase the Jack Welch quote, they become leaders because they grow themselves as they work to grow others.

Revisit: Good Communicators are the Leaders We Need
November 30, 2022
J.T. Compeau
What is Your Idea, Really?

Family squabbles and a TED Talk raised a single question: what is your idea, really? Reframing your content with this question elevates it for your audience.

What is Your Idea, Really?
J.T. Compeau
March 25, 2020

Good Communicators are the Leaders We Need

J.T. Compeau
March 25, 2020
Good Communicators are the Leaders We Need

Good communicators are leaders because they know how to give their audiences what they need. To paraphrase the Jack Welch quote, they become leaders because they grow themselves as they work to grow others.

Tagged: speechwriting, presentation, leadership, perspective, communication

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J.T. Compeau
March 11, 2020

Renewing Yourself for Your Audience

J.T. Compeau
March 11, 2020
Renewing Yourself for Your Audience

As you write your speech or rehearse for your moment on stage, it's important to recognize how you and your message may have changed over time.

Tagged: speechwriting, presentation, audiences, renewing, authenticity

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J.T. Compeau
February 19, 2020

"Gifted Storyteller"

J.T. Compeau
February 19, 2020
"Gifted Storyteller"

If you spend time with your own story, and then successfully balance that with your expertise, you can achieve “gifted” status - even if it’s in the mind of just one audience member.

Tagged: speechwriting, public speaking, storytelling, connectivity

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