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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
August 6, 2021

Creative Freedom Comes from Boundaries

J.T. Compeau
August 6, 2021
Creative Freedom Comes from Boundaries

Today’s blog post comes with inspiration from my precocious two-year-old son. What about the way that he plays with blocks can teach all of us more about successful presentations?

Tagged: speechwriting, creativity, presentation skills, public speaking, toddlers, children, play, work

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J.T. Compeau
March 12, 2021

Deep Dive on the Five Myths about Great Speeches and Presentations

J.T. Compeau
March 12, 2021
Deep Dive on the Five Myths about Great Speeches and Presentations

You may have seen the #QuickTake video on the Five Myths about Great Speeches and Presentations. Now let’s do a deep dive into the thinking behind each of them and what they mean for you the next time you’re on stage (physical or virtual).

Tagged: speechwriting, public speaking, presentations, virtual presentations, presentation skills

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J.T. Compeau
October 28, 2020

Where Content Meets Context: A Guide to Virtual Presentations

J.T. Compeau
October 28, 2020
Where Content Meets Context: A Guide to Virtual Presentations

My virtual presentation starter kit will set you on the path to creating a great visual feel to complement your speeches, talks and videos.

Tagged: speechwriitng, public speaking, presentations, virtual presentations, virtual events, content, context

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