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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 10 MIN

If You Can Talk to a Friend, You Can Talk on a Stage: The Principles Are the Same

from NeuroConversant Leadership · host Jeremy Doran

Most people are terrified of public speaking — but the core skills are ones you already use every day. In this solo episode, drawn directly from his upcoming book, Jeremy breaks down why effective communication follows the same principles whether your audience is one person or a thousand.What you'll learn:Why the mirror/window framework from Good to Great applies directly to communicationThe two things every effective communicator needs to know: their audience's goals and how they process informationHow to engage a group that won't interact — without it feeling like pulling teethWhen to appeal to logic vs. emotion, and how to handle a mixed audienceWhy delivering information in multiple formats benefits everyone — neurodivergent and neurotypical alikeHow to gather audience intelligence before you ever step on stageThe core principle: Whether the audience is one person or a thousand, it's not about you — it's about what they're going to get from what you say.Call to ActionJeremy's book on neurodiversity and workplace communication is coming spring 2026. Sign up for the Launch VIP list for sneak previews and early discounts — link in the show notes.Interested in public speaking coaching or interpersonal communication training? Reach out to Jeremy directly and he'll get you connected with the right resources.

Most people are terrified of public speaking — but the core skills are ones you already use every day. In this solo episode, drawn directly from his upcoming book, Jeremy breaks down why effective communication follows the same principles whether your audience is one person or a thousand.What you'll learn:Why the mirror/window framework from Good to Great applies directly to communicationThe two things every effective communicator needs to know: their audience's goals and how they process informationHow to engage a group that won't interact — without it feeling like pulling teethWhen to appeal to logic vs. emotion, and how to handle a mixed audienceWhy delivering information in multiple formats benefits everyone — neurodivergent and neurotypical alikeHow to gather audience intelligence before you ever step on stageThe core principle: Whether the audience is one person or a thousand, it's not about you — it's about what they're going to get from what you say.Call to ActionJeremy's book on neurodiversity and workplace communication is coming spring 2026. Sign up for the Launch VIP list for sneak previews and early discounts — link in the show notes.Interested in public speaking coaching or interpersonal communication training? Reach out to Jeremy directly and he'll get you connected with the right resources.

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