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June 8, 2026
J.T. Compeau
What Commencement Speech Boos Actually Reveal

Everyone knows that boos are bad. But In some cases, they shouldn't be written off as merely poor reception. A closer look can reveal a profound mismatch between speaker and audience.

What Commencement Speech Boos Actually Reveal
April 1, 2026
J.T. Compeau
Reflecting Your Audience’s Truth

What if the key to breakthrough communications is not just effective phrasing and delivery? Learn how reflecting your audience’s truth maximizes your message.

Reflecting Your Audience’s Truth
March 3, 2026
J.T. Compeau
"Should We Use This?"

Learn how a small question in public speaking and speechwriting unlocks big gains.

"Should We Use This?"
December 2, 2025
Speeches and Talks
J.T. Compeau
Talking About Yourself on Stage

This is a reflection on a facet of my work that impacts you, too, even if you never speak on stage or publish a word you’ve written as long as you live.

Talking About Yourself on Stage
November 4, 2025
J.T. Compeau
What is the "Human Voice"?

The idea of the human voice came up recently in a conversation with a colleague. What does it mean to write in a “human voice”, or - even better - your voice?

What is the "Human Voice"?
J.T. Compeau
June 18, 2020

Go Long (-Form)

J.T. Compeau
June 18, 2020
Go Long (-Form)

What are the benefits of diving deep into your story? As a speaker, you’re giving the audience the tools they need to access the relevant takeaways of your speech.

Tagged: speechwriting, content strategy, content, conversations, longform, audience engagement

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J.T. Compeau
May 30, 2020

Take a Pause

J.T. Compeau
May 30, 2020
Take a Pause

When you give your speech, you can have better conversations with your audiences. Here’s how to listen when you’re the only one speaking.

Tagged: speechwriting, public speaking, conversations, interviews, listening, audience

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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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