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EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 38 MIN

Step Up to the Mic! #25 - TedX Curator, Speaker, Author... Michael Ashford!!!

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Michael Ashford helps people communicate in ways they were never taught in school, having spent years practicing leadership communication, conflict communication, and change activation as a marketing executive as well as a speaking and leadership communications coach. He is the host of the Rethinking Communication podcast and the author of "Can I Ask A Question?", he has a Masters degree in Communication, and his work across various platforms has been featured in publications like Men's Health Magazine and Podcast Magazine.Michael is a TEDx curator and speaker coach, and talks about what makes a great TEDx pitch and how to craft an amazing TEDx Talk. He has helped curate and coach speakers for 10 TEDx events now, and several of his speakers have earned more than 1 million views on YouTube. This is an amazing episode. Listen now. His website:  https://michaelashford.com/His Newsletter:  https://michaelashford.com/newsletterWelcome to Step Up the Mic!  The podcast for aspiring and current speakers to help you get on stage and get paid to speak!  This is a unique opportunity to actually PERFORM YOUR SIGNATURE SPEECH!!! I am your emcee for this event!  I will introduce you, set you up for a spectacular presentation and provide you with a link to share with speaker bureaus, potential booking agents and event planners!  The best part... This is a totally free promotion for YOU! Are you ready?  Then it's time...To Step Up to the [email protected]

Michael Ashford helps people communicate in ways they were never taught in school, having spent years practicing leadership communication, conflict communication, and change activation as a marketing executive as well as a speaking and leadership communications coach. He is the host of the Rethinking Communication podcast and the author of "Can I Ask A Question?", he has a Masters degree in Communication, and his work across various platforms has been featured in publications like Men's Healt...

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