Steve Piacente

Reporter turned speechwriter turned university professor, author and life coach now honing communications skills for clients in DC & beyond

[Steve Piacente @wordsprof]

Coincidentally taken in #Knoxville a few weeks before we ever heard the word #coronavirus ... #lifecoach #pandemic

[Steve Piacente @wordsprof]

Why should anyone keep listening? My videos explore that question through quick lessons on presence, confidence, storytelling and communication. Follow on YouTube and make your next message harder to ignore. #Communication #Storytelling #Leadership #PublicSpeaking

[Steve Piacente @wordsprof]

Every meeting is a stage. Every tough question is a test. Every conversation is an opportunity to communicate better. I give you practical tools for all three. Follow on YouTube. #Communication #Leadership #ExecutivePresence #MediaTraining

[Steve Piacente @wordsprof]

Your expertise matters only if people understand it. I help professionals turn complicated ideas into messages people can follow, remember and act on. Follow on YouTube. #Communication #Leadership #Presentations #ExecutivePresence

[Steve Piacente @wordsprof]

Most communication advice tells you what to do. I show you how to do it, using stories, examples and everyday moments that make the lesson stick. Follow on YouTube for more Postcards with a Purpose. #Communication #Storytelling #Leadership #PublicSpeaking

[Steve Piacente @wordsprof]

Strong communicators aren’t born that way. They build better habits one conversation at a time. My short videos give you ideas you can practice immediately. Follow on YouTube and keep getting better. #CommunicationSkills #Leadership #Confidence #Growth

[Steve Piacente @wordsprof]

The pressure goes up when the stakes go up. I share practical techniques for interviews, presentations, meetings and difficult conversations so you’re ready when it matters. Follow on YouTube. #MediaTraining #Communication #Leadership #PublicSpeaking

[Steve Piacente @wordsprof]

One small communication upgrade: replace the automatic nod with “I hear you.”
Same attention. Much less confusion. #CommunicationSkills #Leadership #BodyLanguage

[Steve Piacente @wordsprof]

A nod can mean “I hear you.”
The other person may hear “You’re right.” S
mall movement. Big difference. #Communication #Negotiation #BodyLanguage

[Steve Piacente @wordsprof]

Don’t let your head say yes before you do.
A steady chin can be a surprisingly powerful communication skill.
#Communication #Confidence #Leadership

[Steve Piacente @wordsprof]

Better communication doesn’t require another hour-long lecture. Sometimes one useful idea can change the way you handle your next conversation. That’s the idea behind my videos. Subscribe on YouTube. #Communication #Leadership #CommunicationSkills #Learning

[Steve Piacente @wordsprof]

Talent gets you in the room.
Preparation helps you deliver once you’re there.
That’s true in tennis, presentations, media interviews and every other high-stakes moment.
#Leadership #Communication #PublicSpeaking #Mindset

[Steve Piacente @wordsprof]

Nodding feels friendly.
In a tough conversation, it can accidentally look like agreement.
Listen warmly. Respond deliberately. #BodyLanguage #Communication #Leadership

[Steve Piacente @wordsprof]

You don’t rise to the occasion. You fall back on your prep.

Practice the open. Rehearse the hard question. The moment is too late to start getting ready.

Follow Steve on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube for more communication insights.

#Leadership #Communication #PublicSpeaking

[Steve Piacente @wordsprof]

Good ideas can get lost when they’re poorly communicated. I show you how to make your message clearer, stronger and more memorable. Subscribe on YouTube and sharpen the way you communicate. #Communication #Leadership #PresentationSkills #ProfessionalDevelopment

[Steve Piacente @wordsprof]

You may not realize it, but:

Each time you:

-Give feedback

-Ask for a raise

-Introduce yourself

You're presenting.

Lots of free lessons on this. Follow @stevepiacente on Youtube.

#CommunicationSkills #PublicSpeakingCourse #executivepresence

[Steve Piacente @wordsprof]

Give me a minute and I'll give you something worth remembering. Short, practical lessons on communicating clearly, confidently and effectively when it matters most. Follow on YouTube. #Communication #Leadership #Confidence #PublicSpeaking

[Steve Piacente @wordsprof]

What happens when a poor Black teenager witnesses a Klan lynching and is forced into a bargain that changes his life forever? Bootlicker. Your next summer read. Available on Amazon.
#BookTok #SouthernFiction #HistoricalNovel #AmReading #Books

[Steve Piacente @wordsprof]

Words matter. Voice matters. But when the three don't line up, audiences go with what they see.

#CommunicationSkills #PublicSpeaking #Leadership #BodyLanguage

For more, follow @stevepiacente on YouTube

[Steve Piacente @wordsprof]

You don't speak much in public?

Actually, you do. Every time you:

•Tell friends about your weekend

•Explain why you're late to a meeting

•Recommend a restaurant

•Describe a vacation

•Giving directions

Improve your skills. Follow @stevepiacente on Youtube

[Steve Piacente @wordsprof]

Want to communicate with more confidence and purpose? Steve turns real-world experience into quick lessons you can use in meetings, presentations and tough conversations. Follow on YouTube and put the next idea to work. #Communication #Leadership #PublicSpeaking #MediaTraining