How to Be Awesome at Your Job 1077: The Six Insights of Excellent Communicators with Ruth Milligan
Jul 21, 2025
Ruth Milligan, founder of Articulation and curator of TEDxColumbus, shares her extensive expertise in public speaking. She discusses six crucial insights for effective communication, highlighting the need to adapt styles for different audiences. Ruth tackles common challenges, such as overcoming filler words and the emotional hurdles of self-perception. She emphasizes the value of preparation, feedback, and the art of concise expression to enhance impact, alongside practical tips for transformative self-review in public speaking.
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Speaking Is Habitual, Not Natural
- Speaking is a learned habit rather than a natural skill.
- We improve by practicing in context, with our stories and audiences in mind.
Dislike Hearing Yourself Speaking
- Many people dislike hearing themselves speak due to a disconnect between self-perception and reality.
- Overcoming this fosters better speaking by enabling self-review and improvement.
Harsh School Assembly Feedback
- Pete shared a story about a harsh school assembly review that surprised him.
- Reviewing the feedback with a mentor helped gain perspective and learn from the experience.
