I have created the Speaking Truthfully Award to recognize and honor people who exemplify and embody Speaking Truthfully principles and practices.

Roberta Vinci, having just produced the greatest upset in the history of women’s tennis, gives yet another astounding performance in her post-match interview, embodying the essence of Speaking Truthfully.

The distinction of Speaking Truthfully — as a philosophy and set of practical principles — is that all forms of public speaking are first and foremost an exercise in self-revelation. That is, a speaker’s first consideration is to honestly and openly reveal themselves; their true face, their character, their heart. No defense, no pretense, no deception. This is their essential message, every time they speak: self-revelation. This is the essential message of Speaking Truthfully: YOU are the message. (more…)