Insights
From the Bridge and the Stage
Notes on communication, leadership, and AI from someone who has to get it right on a bridge and on a stage. New posts roughly every two weeks.
Content Pillars
What This Page Will Cover
- 01Rhetoric in practice. Ethos, Pathos, Logos as working tools, not academic theory.
- 02Story structure. The ABT framework (And, But, Therefore) applied to real speeches and pitches.
- 03AI augmented communication. Practical prompting and workflow ideas for communicators, never engineering deep dives.
- 04Lessons from high-stakes communication. What military and crisis communication teaches civilians about clarity.
- 05From the stage and the club. Behind the scenes from Toastmasters competition, keynotes, and moderation work.
Starter Posts
In Progress
These titles are drafted and queued. None are published yet. Replace the "Coming Soon" tag with a real publish date as each one goes live, and link the card to the post.
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Why "Be Yourself" Is Useless Advice for a Nervous Speaker
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The Three Word Rule I Learned on a Navy Bridge
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And, But, Therefore: The Only Story Structure You Actually Need
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I Asked AI to Write My Speech. Here Is Why I Deleted Every Word.
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What Judging Toastmasters Contests Taught Me About Giving Feedback That Lands
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