A Better Way to Say

Celeste Renee
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Become a confident communicator with lessons from the greatest communicators of the ages. Join host Celeste Renee as she delves into powerful speaking strategies inspired by historical figures and literary icons. Each episode offers practical conversation tips to help you become a magnetic storyteller, a persuasive speaker, and the most interesting person in any room. Whether you want to speak with confidence, network with ease, or simply sound eloquent, these communication lessons will transform how you interact with others. Tune in and elevate your speaking skills.

  1. 1d ago

    Your Desire to Impress is Ruining Your Conversations

    Get The Conversation Compass here Trying to impress people is the fastest way to be forgotten. If you've ever left a conversation replaying what you said, wondering how you came across, this episode is for you. The more you strive to be likable, witty or polished, the less memorable you become. Here's how to stop performing in conversation and start being remembered.In this episode of A Better Way to Say, I share two shifts that free you from people-pleasing and overthinking in conversations, so you can speak with ease, confidence and presence. You'll learn why the way you see conversation shapes everything about how you show up, the simple reframe that replaces the "stage" with a walk side by side, and why self-knowledge (not self-analysis) is what finally lets you stop caring what people think and focus on the person in front of you.Plus: the eye contact fix that transformed a friend's networking events, what the ancient Greek idea of "know thyself" has to do with being a better conversationalist, and what I learned watching Magic Johnson speak at the Economic Club of Chicago.If you struggle with social anxiety, feel invisible in groups, or want to be more confident and authentically yourself in every conversation, start here.

  2. Sep 29

    How to Speak in a Way That Stands Out at Work (Even When You're Scared)

    Get the Eloquence Unlocked guide here to improve your speaking skills. How do you become a confident public speaker without turning into a watered-down version of yourself? In this episode, I sit down with Bianca Anderson, named one of the 100 most influential SEOs in the country and a keynote speaker at MozCon, Brighton SEO, SEO Week, and Women in Tech SEO. Bianca shares how she reframes imposter syndrome as a tool, what improv taught her about active listening and letting go of perfection, and how she went from saying "I don't know enough" to speaking on international stages. You'll learn how to overcome public speaking nerves, how to develop a unique point of view in a world of information overload, how to start public speaking when you have no experience, and how to bring your personality into your work without losing credibility. Connect with Bainca on LinkedIn

  3. Sep 22

    How to Ask Unreasonably Good Questions in Conversation

    Get the Conversation Compass, my guide with a full log of thoughtful questions to try in your own conversations. There is an art to asking questions in a conversation, and most people are asking the same boring, expected ones. In this episode, I break down exactly how to ask questions that move a conversation from mundane to meaningful. Learn how to turn small talk into a springboard for something deeper, how to listen for the values and emotions driving what someone says, and the two-part "listen and dig" approach that leads to unforgettable conversations. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Aristotle's Metaphysics "All men by nature desire to know"G.K. Chesterton's OrthodoxyCicero's De Oratore

  4. Sep 15

    How to Always Have Something Interesting to Say in Conversation

    Get the Conversation Compass, a tool for having deeper, more interesting conversations no matter where you are.Learn how to always have something interesting to say. There's a difference between being pleasant to talk to and being genuinely interesting. I break down exactly what made history's greatest conversationalists (Socrates, Voltaire, Cleopatra) so magnetic, and how to apply the same principles to become a more interesting, engaging conversationalist yourself.You'll learn how to nourish your mind so you always have something to draw from in conversation, why listening one level deeper changes everything, and why dropping the mask is what actually makes people want to keep talking to you.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Edifying Environment episode (train yourself to be eloquent)Ben Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanack on the virtue of silenceAristotle's RhetoricEnjoy this episode? Follow A Better Way to Say for more lessons.

  5. Sep 8

    8 Niche Communication Habits I Find Incredibly Chic

    ✨ Get Eloquence Unlocked to level up your speech here.What is the verbal equivalent of an impeccable outfit or a signature scent? Inspired by the "things I find chic" discourse, I put together my own list of 8 niche communication habits that make someone sound timeless, elegant, and genuinely memorable. This isn't "make eye contact" or "remember people's names." We're going deeper.In this episode: personalized compliments, speaking with conviction, being comfortable with silence, recalling specific details, floating between topics with ease, having a signature phrase, painting with your words, and quoting from memory.EPISODES MENTIONED:How to Banish Filler Words From Your VocabularyHow to Train Yourself to Be Eloquent | The Edifying Environment Your Desire to Impress Others is Ruining Your ConversationsRESOURCES MENTIONED:Patrick Henry, "Give me liberty or give me death"Aristotle's RhetoricCicero's De OratoreJoan Didion's EssaysEnjoy this episode? Follow A Better Way to Say for more lessons on eloquent communication

  6. Sep 1

    Stop Sounding Like Everyone Else: Telling Your Unique Story with Nuria Garcia

    Speak confidently with the Eloquence Unlocked guide here Your unique story is the one thing AI can't generate. In this episode, I sit down with Nuria Garcia, storytelling expert and founder of Meet More Doers, to talk about why so many business owners sound exactly the same, and how to build a story that actually connects.Nuria moved from Spain to the US alone, built a life and a business from scratch, and started Meet More Doers, a community for founders, creators, and "needle-movers" who have a bias for action. She's candid about what actually changed her: not the move itself, but consistently putting herself in situations that scared her.We get into:- Why humans connect through stories, not polished results — and why so many business owners sound exactly the same online- How to find your story even if you think your life isn't "exciting enough" - The underrated power of just asking for what you want — including how Nuria got a free venue for her event by simply asking- Why having a bias for action, and repeatedly doing things outside your comfort zone, is what actually builds confidence and community- How Nuria built Meet More Doers into a home for the "misfits" who don't fit the typical founder mold-The one piece of communication advice Nuria wishes she'd learned soonerResources Mentioned:Connect with Nuria Garcia on Instagram hereMeet More Doers is here (Nuria's community for founders and creators)Work with Nuria hereEnjoy this episode? Watch A Better Way to Say to level up your speaking skills

  7. Aug 25

    I Studied History's Greatest Speakers. Here's What They Do.

    Get the Eloquence Unlocked guide, with a place to log the phrases and words you want to weave into your own vocabulary. How do you become a better public speaker? Great speakers don't naturally deliver with confidence and clarity; they build the skill through specific, learnable habits. In this episode, I break down the exact practices history's greatest speakers used to become magnetic, persuasive communicators, including a story about a young JFK bombing a public speaking class in college. You'll learn how to structure your speech for maximum impact, specific rhetorical figures to sound more persuasive (the same ones Lincoln and JFK used), and how to actually practice public speaking so you improve faster. 📖 Resources Mentioned: Lend Me Your Ears by William SafireJFK's 1961 Inaugural AddressPrevious Episode: How to Make Speaking Practice Fun Enjoy this episode? Follow A Better Way to Say for more communication lessons.

  8. Aug 18

    Improving Your Speech Feels Like a Chore. Let's Fix That.

    ✨ ⁠Get your Eloquence Unlocked guide here.⁠ The journey to becoming an eloquent speaker can feel like trudging up a hill, or it can feel like running through a field. The difference comes down to one often overlooked ingredient: fun. Learn ways to make your speaking practice something you actually look forward to, from gamifying your practice with levels and goals to creating a speaking alter ego that lets you become the version of yourself you aspire to be. Resources Mentioned: Voltaire on solemnity and playWhy All the World's Most Confident People Adopt Alter Egos Enjoy this episode? Follow A Better Way to Say for more lessons every week.

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Become a confident communicator with lessons from the greatest communicators of the ages. Join host Celeste Renee as she delves into powerful speaking strategies inspired by historical figures and literary icons. Each episode offers practical conversation tips to help you become a magnetic storyteller, a persuasive speaker, and the most interesting person in any room. Whether you want to speak with confidence, network with ease, or simply sound eloquent, these communication lessons will transform how you interact with others. Tune in and elevate your speaking skills.

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  • Creator
    Celeste Renee
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Celeste Renee
  • Show Website
    A Better Way to Say

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