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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"?
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
J.T. Compeau
September 29, 2023

What Are You Asking of Your Audience?

J.T. Compeau
September 29, 2023
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.

Tagged: audiences, content development, content creation, speechwriting, public speaking

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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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