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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

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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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The Difference Between a Moderator Who Helps and One Who Gets in the Way

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