Stop Rambling: One Question to Ask Before You Speak

Ever start talking and realize you don't know where you're going? That's rambling — and it's one of the biggest things standing between you and clear communication. This podcast is me working through my own public speaking growth in real time, and this episode tackles why rambling happens. I use a simple car-following analogy to explain how your audience gets lost when you lose direction, then share one question I've started asking myself before I speak: "What do I want to say?" I'm not an expert — just someone figuring this out one episode at a time, and sharing what I learn along the way. If you've ever wondered how to stop rambling in conversations, meetings, or public speaking, come along and figure it out with me.Email - [email protected] - 2026 Patrick