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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
May 15, 2020

Introducing #LightTheInsight: Sharing the Pivotal Moments in Your Story

J.T. Compeau
May 15, 2020
Introducing #LightTheInsight: Sharing the Pivotal Moments in Your Story

We are all storytellers. Each story has a defining moment, an insight, that ties the journey together and makes it a story worth telling.

Tagged: speechwriting, presentations, storytelling, insights, insight generation, sharing, community

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J.T. Compeau
April 22, 2020

How Do I Get Started?

J.T. Compeau
April 22, 2020
How Do I Get Started?

When you're speechwriting, beginnings are important and difficult. They represent a starting point with your audience. Instead of guessing what might make the greatest impact, ask yourself one question to provide insights.

Tagged: storytelling, presentations, beginning, speechwriting, public speaking

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J.T. Compeau
April 10, 2020

How to Adapt Your Presentation for the Virtual Stage

J.T. Compeau
April 10, 2020
How to Adapt Your Presentation for the Virtual Stage

Great speeches and presentations begin and end with great content. But we're in a new, virtual world of communication. Here are specific steps you can take to make this forum your own.

Tagged: presentation, public speaking, technology, innovation, adapting, changing, virtual events, virtual presentations

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