Moderating with Impact: Strategic Questions That Turn Panels into Powerful Conversations
Panels are everywhere. Conferences, policy dialogues, leadership forums, stakeholder engagements. But too often, they fail. The discussion becomes predictable. Speakers repeat prepared remarks. The audience disengages. And the opportunity to shape insight, trust, and influence is lost. At Priori Orators, we see moderation not as logistics but as strategic leadership communication. A great moderator does […]
The Gap Between Talk and Deed
We live in a world that rewards speech. Social media amplifies opinions, meetings overflow with ideas and job interviews are often judged more on how well someone talks than on what they’ve actually done. Yet, the most powerful moments in life rarely come from what people say, they come from what people do. There is […]
Learning to Speak Again Without Fear
Fear of failure in communication rarely appears out of nowhere. Most times, it comes from experiences that taught us directly or indirectly that speaking up was risky. Past experiences quietly shape how we communicate, often without our awareness. Communication Carries Memory The way we express ourselves is largely learned through experience. Early interactions with caregivers […]
Building a Speaker Brand that Lasts
Your speaker brand is more than your voice on stage; it is the impression you leave long after the applause fades. It is how you connect and remain relevant across every touchpoint, from in-person events to your digital presence. Whether you are already commanding stages or preparing for your first, one truth remains: your brand […]
The Cognitive Side of Communication
Why how we think determines how we connect Have you ever reread a message and felt offended, only to later realise the sender may not have meant it that way? Or walked away from a conversation convinced you were misunderstood, even though you explained yourself clearly? These moments are rarely just about words. They are […]
Virtus Verborum: The Excellence of Words
Virtus verborum is the excellence of words – language so wellchosen, clear and alive that it seems to “do” something in the listener the moment it is heard. It is the discipline of crafting words that carry weight, not just noise. What is virtus verborum? In Latin, virtus suggests strength, excellence, and moral force, while […]
Why Some Voices Carry and Others Fade
Over the years, we have noticed something quietly consistent in meetings, boardrooms, training rooms, and everyday conversations. Two people can say the exact same thing in a meeting. One gets nods and follow up questions. The other gets politely overlooked. The idea is the same. The intelligence is the same. The preparation is the same. […]
Communication and the Cost of Misalignment
Communication goes far beyond speaking. It is the intentional effort to send the right meaning and to ensure that meaning is understood. Words alone are not enough. What truly matters is the message that lands. Communication is the bridge that connects us. It allows us to share ideas, solve problems, and build relationships that last. […]
How To Talk To Anyone At Work: Creating Your Own Communication Style
Have you ever walked away from a conversation at work thinking, “I was very clear, so how did we end up here?” Or perhaps you have sat through a meeting decoding vague hints, wondering why no one would just say what they actually meant. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. At Priori Orators, […]
The Dunning-Kruger Effect: Why Confidence Often Comes Before Competence
It’s one of life’s quiet ironies: the less we know, the more certain we can sound. In meetings, classrooms, or social media threads, confidence often walks ahead of competence, and that can be both fascinating and concerning. Psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger captured this irony when they uncovered what we now call the Dunning-Kruger […]