How to Be Awesome at Your Job 1077: The Six Insights of Excellent Communicators with Ruth Milligan
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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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Feedback Starts With Self-Reflection
- Giving yourself feedback first accelerates learning and improvement.
- External feedback is filtered based on your own reflection and perspective.
Ignoring Feedback Hinders Improvement
- Ruth shared a story of 'Tom,' a speaker who repeatedly ignored feedback about filler words.
- Without listening to recordings, Tom addressed the wrong problem and failed to improve.
Self-Review Feels Uncomfortable Yet Vital
- Fear of self-review is rooted in painful emotions but is crucial for growth.
- No one dies from listening to their own voice; it's a safe but vital practice.
