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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
February 27, 2023

Revisit: Good Communicators are the Leaders We Need

J.T. Compeau
February 27, 2023
Revisit: Good Communicators are the Leaders We Need

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.

J.T. Compeau
January 31, 2023

Bridging the Divide

J.T. Compeau
January 31, 2023
Bridging the Divide

The conversations I have with prospective clients contain unique goals, but they almost always have some variation of “I don’t want to feel nervous when I’m speaking”.

Why do we want to erase a feeling instead of working on a skill set?

Tagged: public speaking, conversations, audience engagement

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J.T. Compeau
November 30, 2022

What is Your Idea, Really?

J.T. Compeau
November 30, 2022
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.

Tagged: The Content Interpreter, storytelling, idea generation, narrative, frameworks

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