Quote: “The best way to trick your brain out of thinking you did poorly is to actually watch the things you did right.” Ruth Milligan

As a professional speaker, it’s necessary to look at yourself closely to see what you can improve upon to reach a higher level of mastery of your craft. But can you be objective and kind to yourself in the process? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we’re happy to welcome my client, executive speech coach Ruth Milligan, who trains speakers on how to make their message more engaging and impactful. 

Ruth helps people find their voice, tell their story, and have their message be heard. She has served as a communication strategist, coach and trainer for over three decades. Founder and curator of one of the longest-running TEDx programs, TEDxColumbus, her career has included roles of speechwriter, national press secretary, and embedded consultant to billion-dollar contract pitches for Fortune 10 companies.

Highlights you won’t want to miss:

• What Ruth does… [1:00]
• TED Talk or TEDx? [5:00]
• It takes a LOT to go viral. 4[10:00]
• How to prep for a successful TEDx. [14:00]
• Are you an “ummer”? [21:00]
• Be kind to yourself. [24:00]
• Silence is hard but powerful. [30:00]
• Minding your time. [34:00]

Ruth received her BA in Speech Communication from Miami University. Before founding Articulation in 2010, which focuses exclusively on executive communication coaching and training, she ran a PR and marketing firm and worked in political and non-profit communications. She has a deep connection and commitment to her forever home, Columbus, where she has served on various non-profit boards and helped launch the nation’s third women-founded bank in town, Fortuna. She keeps active ties to Miami, having just finished a term on the university’s foundation board. In her spare time, Ruth plays a healthy amount of Pickleball, enjoys working out, biking, and hiking with her husband, Dave. They have two college-aged children and a dog, Bean.

If you want some great strategies on how you can improve your speech and get that High Stakes Speaking gig, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

I hope you’ll listen and learn.

Links:

Ruth’s website
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Ruth’s LinkedIn profile
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