THE NEXT STAGE: How Leaders Will Speak in 2026
The standing ovation is changing. In 2019, a great speech needed a strong story, clear structure, and confident delivery. By 2025, it also needed to work on Zoom, look good on TikTok, survive the AI content tsunami, and still feel human. In 2026, audiences will be asking an even sharper question: “If AI can say […]
The 80/20 Principle
The 80/20 principle, also known as the Pareto Principle, highlights that approximately 80% of results come from 20% of causes. This principle is widely applied across various fields to prioritise efforts on the key factors that drive the majority of outcomes. In communication, the 80/20 rule emphasises the importance of focusing on the vital few […]
Gracefully Shifting the Conversation: 10 Strategic Moves for Professionals
In the world of training, facilitation, communications and leadership – especially in the kind of work Priori Orators does with teams, executives and organisations – knowing how to move a conversation away from an unhelpful topic is just as important as knowing what to say. Whether you’re moderating a workshop, guiding a team discussion, or […]
Pax Oratoris: The Peace a Speaker Brings
Just as we talk about auctoritas dicendi – the natural authority in someone’s voice when they speak with confidence and purpose – pax oratoris is the calm, steadiness, and emotional safety a speaker brings into the room. We all know that sometimes, words can create tension or confusion. But a great speaker eases those edges. They make people feel understood, not judged; heard, […]
The Magic of the 5th Question: Transforming Networking Into a Superpower
In a perfect world, our professional success would rely solely on the quality of our work. We would spend our days immersed in the tasks we love, working diligently in our zones of genius. But in the real world, people do business with people. And those people — our clients, partners, stakeholders, collaborators, and teams […]
Knowledge Ecology: How Information Behaves Like an Ecosystem
We live in an age obsessed with knowledge, content, and data – yet we rarely pause to ask how they coexist. Information, much like nature, survives through interaction. It competes, adapts, and evolves. This dynamic relationship is what we call Knowledge Ecology – the study of how ideas live and influence one another. Just as […]
The Subtle Power of Soft Strategy
In a world still fascinated by hard power, there is another domain quietly shaping outcomes – the realm of soft strategy. This is the art of persuasion, image, moral credibility, narrative influence. It is the power of convincing others rather than coercing them, winning sympathy rather than just fear. In modern public diplomacy, states engaging […]
Understanding Auctoritas Dicendi: What Makes Speech Truly Powerful
Some voices simply speak. Others command you to listen. What sets them apart is auctoritas dicendi – the authority of speaking. This isn’t about microphones; it’s a silent force earned by credibility, presence, and genuine conviction that your words matter. The Ancient Roots of Speech’s Power Auctoritas in ancient Rome wasn’t merely influence; it was […]
Beyond the Stage: How Consent Builds Digital Trust for Speakers and Coaches
In today’s world, a speaker’s stage is not only the podium. It is also the inbox, the webinar platform, the WhatsApp broadcast, the newsletter, and the social media feed. Your audience connects with you across these digital touchpoints, often long before they ever meet you in person. And in all these interactions, one thing quietly […]
Professionalism Under Pressure
In critical moments, true professionalism is not measured by flawless execution alone, but by the unwavering ability to remain composed, deliberate and authentic. We should understand that pressure is not a barrier but a forge for excellence. Pressure reveals the core of any professional – testing not just skills or knowledge but mindset, emotional resilience, […]