Acacia Duncan, Author at Articulation Inc

Celebrating Ruth Milligan: A Trailblazer in Communication and Leadership

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Congratulations to Ruth Milligan, Articulation’s founder and managing partner, for her recognition as a Columbus Business First C-Suite Award recipient. This award honors Central Ohio’s most impactful executives. She was nominated by Acacia Duncan and the Articulation team. ******* For over 30 years, Ruth has left an indelible mark on Columbus, driving change by empowering […]

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Hitting the Mark: The Value of Feedback in Public Speaking

Earlier this month, Ruth and I participated in a charity golf outing organized by our client, Huntington National Bank. It benefited Pelotonia, a remarkable organization with one simple goal: End cancer. We were thrilled to support both! Many people would be excited for a day of golfing– I was decidedly not. Because, drumroll: I don’t

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Transforming Talks: Inside Look at Speaker Coaching

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From crafting your big idea to mastering delivery, here’s an inside look at what it takes to deliver a killer presentation– from the perspective of an Articulation Speaker Coach. ******** Imagine going to a conference and where every breakout session contains insights. Where each presentation leaves you thinking. Where you’re never tempted to check your

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Speaking Requires Feedback: The Transformative Power of Constructive Criticism

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Speaking requires feedback. It is a game-changer for speakers. From refining your message to captivating your audience, learn how feedback elevates your presentation skills. And learn the three rules for speaker feedback. ******** A couple of years back, I found myself knee-deep in speaker prep for a major event. Picture this: coaching sessions galore, each

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Speaking is Social: Finding Connection in Communication

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Speaking is social: The third Threshold Concept for Learning to be an Effective Speaker. Waking Life inspired our Acacia Duncan to explore how speaking truly connects us. From theatre to coaching, she has learned that speaking is more than words—it’s about understanding and communion. Read a bit about her journey here. ******* In 2001 a

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Speaking Tips: Give Your Audience a Problem to Care About

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In public speaking, defining the problem that your idea addresses is far from a waste of time. In fact, if it is not clearly identified, you will have an even bigger problem on your hands: an audience that doesn’t care.

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Group Presentations: To Do or Not to Do?

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When a client tells me they want to do a group presentation, my first instinct is to say DON’T DO IT! They take a lot more time. (I mean a lot!) It’s harder to make the presentation cohesive. The increased complexity means more risk of things going wrong. Long story short, they are just harder

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The Art of Soliciting Feedback

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This article, by Acacia Duncan, is a continuation of our series on the (negative) emotions that typically trigger calls to us, and small tips to mitigate these challenges. They may feel familiar. That’s because they’re happening in board rooms and offices around the world on a regular basis. “I just don’t want to see so many

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