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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
October 28, 2022

The Mission of Your Message

J.T. Compeau
October 28, 2022
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.

Tagged: messaging, content development, audience engagement

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J.T. Compeau
September 29, 2022

"Who Is This For?"

J.T. Compeau
September 29, 2022
"Who Is This For?"

There’s ample benefit and opportunity to examining ideas from multiple angles, but only if everyone agrees on the idea. Learn how the concept of “quiet quitting” demonstrates a potential pitfall for your message.

Tagged: topics, content creation, The Content Interpreter, thought leadership

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J.T. Compeau
February 27, 2022

Views on Interviews

J.T. Compeau
February 27, 2022
Views on Interviews

Interviews are not just for the people watching, listening or reading. How can you make the process work for you as a speaker and thought leader?

Tagged: The Content Interpreter, insights, interviews, storytelling, speechwriting

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