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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?
October 28, 2022
J.T. Compeau
The Mission of Your Message

The success of personal finance gurus, who inject personality and brand into their advice, telegraphs a deep level of knowledge and intuition about how their audience thinks and feels about money. That has big implications for how you deliver your message as a speaker or a thought leader.

The Mission of Your Message
J.T. Compeau
August 20, 2021

"Should"​ is the Latest 4-Letter Word

J.T. Compeau
August 20, 2021
"Should"​ is the Latest 4-Letter Word

The word should is a bridge too far when seeking knowledge and wisdom. Here are three ways that the latest four-letter word weighs down speakers and presenters.

Tagged: advice, counsel, presentation skills, writing, content development, innovation, should

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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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