Jay Acunzo
@jayacunzo.com
Speaking & messaging coach helping clients differentiate and resonate: jayacunzo.com
🎤 Host, How Stories Happen: https://episodes.fm/1736586770
💌 My love letter to communicators with expertise and heart: https://jayacunzo.com/newsletter
🎤 Host, How Stories Happen: https://episodes.fm/1736586770
💌 My love letter to communicators with expertise and heart: https://jayacunzo.com/newsletter
My newsletter today struck a chord apparently! I'm really hopeful because of that. I just published the full essay to my site.
My grandest delusion about marketing (is my grandest delusion about you) jayacunzo.com/blog/my-gran...
My grandest delusion about marketing (is my grandest delusion about you) jayacunzo.com/blog/my-gran...
May 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
My newsletter today struck a chord apparently! I'm really hopeful because of that. I just published the full essay to my site.
My grandest delusion about marketing (is my grandest delusion about you) jayacunzo.com/blog/my-gran...
My grandest delusion about marketing (is my grandest delusion about you) jayacunzo.com/blog/my-gran...
If you do NOTHING else and want to improve as a communicator: carefully and consciously craft stronger openers and closers.
If you kept the rest of a mediocre talk or piece the same, but added a GREAT opener and closer, you've gotten way better, way faster.
Remember the Primacy & Recency Effects
If you kept the rest of a mediocre talk or piece the same, but added a GREAT opener and closer, you've gotten way better, way faster.
Remember the Primacy & Recency Effects
April 17, 2025 at 1:09 PM
If you do NOTHING else and want to improve as a communicator: carefully and consciously craft stronger openers and closers.
If you kept the rest of a mediocre talk or piece the same, but added a GREAT opener and closer, you've gotten way better, way faster.
Remember the Primacy & Recency Effects
If you kept the rest of a mediocre talk or piece the same, but added a GREAT opener and closer, you've gotten way better, way faster.
Remember the Primacy & Recency Effects
Much-needed reminder...
Fuck Donald Trump, and fuck the Never Hugged Enough All-Stars who support him.
Fuck Donald Trump, and fuck the Never Hugged Enough All-Stars who support him.
April 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Much-needed reminder...
Fuck Donald Trump, and fuck the Never Hugged Enough All-Stars who support him.
Fuck Donald Trump, and fuck the Never Hugged Enough All-Stars who support him.
Early-bird sales are underway for my Public Speaking Accelerator!
Lessons, templates, direct notes + coaching from me, helping busy business leaders become stronger speakers.
The craft + getting booked are both covered.
Grab your spot now: jayacunzo.com/signaturetalk
Lessons, templates, direct notes + coaching from me, helping busy business leaders become stronger speakers.
The craft + getting booked are both covered.
Grab your spot now: jayacunzo.com/signaturetalk
April 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Early-bird sales are underway for my Public Speaking Accelerator!
Lessons, templates, direct notes + coaching from me, helping busy business leaders become stronger speakers.
The craft + getting booked are both covered.
Grab your spot now: jayacunzo.com/signaturetalk
Lessons, templates, direct notes + coaching from me, helping busy business leaders become stronger speakers.
The craft + getting booked are both covered.
Grab your spot now: jayacunzo.com/signaturetalk
If you give talks in support of your business, then your goal is likely follow-on opportunities.
That probably has you thinking about adding CTAs to your slides.
Here's why most of those don't actually work (and what to try instead)... (short thread)
That probably has you thinking about adding CTAs to your slides.
Here's why most of those don't actually work (and what to try instead)... (short thread)
March 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
If you give talks in support of your business, then your goal is likely follow-on opportunities.
That probably has you thinking about adding CTAs to your slides.
Here's why most of those don't actually work (and what to try instead)... (short thread)
That probably has you thinking about adding CTAs to your slides.
Here's why most of those don't actually work (and what to try instead)... (short thread)
I am so fucking mad and sad at all of this.
March 26, 2025 at 10:25 PM
I am so fucking mad and sad at all of this.
This makes me want to hurl my entire laptop at the head of someone named Google.
Hey, here's an idea: if you're a tech co, instead of making people want things, how about you MAKE THINGS PEOPLE WANT????
Hey, here's an idea: if you're a tech co, instead of making people want things, how about you MAKE THINGS PEOPLE WANT????
March 18, 2025 at 2:24 AM
This makes me want to hurl my entire laptop at the head of someone named Google.
Hey, here's an idea: if you're a tech co, instead of making people want things, how about you MAKE THINGS PEOPLE WANT????
Hey, here's an idea: if you're a tech co, instead of making people want things, how about you MAKE THINGS PEOPLE WANT????
Once you have a framework for your ideas, you get to have fun writing around and through it.
That’s what I’ve been doing lately with my Idea Impact Matrix.
Like this post. Here’s how to assess + differentiate your communication style: jayacunzo.com/blog/how-to-...
That’s what I’ve been doing lately with my Idea Impact Matrix.
Like this post. Here’s how to assess + differentiate your communication style: jayacunzo.com/blog/how-to-...
March 8, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Once you have a framework for your ideas, you get to have fun writing around and through it.
That’s what I’ve been doing lately with my Idea Impact Matrix.
Like this post. Here’s how to assess + differentiate your communication style: jayacunzo.com/blog/how-to-...
That’s what I’ve been doing lately with my Idea Impact Matrix.
Like this post. Here’s how to assess + differentiate your communication style: jayacunzo.com/blog/how-to-...
I like this shot.
My wife does not. 😆
My wife does not. 😆
March 8, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I like this shot.
My wife does not. 😆
My wife does not. 😆
The incomparable and unstoppable force of creativity and light that is @bradmontague.bsky.social appeared on How Stories Happen this week!
Brad takes us inside his storytelling process and dissects 1 signature story for us.
You'll walk away feeling SO uplifted: jayacunzo.com/blog/brad-mo...
Brad takes us inside his storytelling process and dissects 1 signature story for us.
You'll walk away feeling SO uplifted: jayacunzo.com/blog/brad-mo...
March 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The incomparable and unstoppable force of creativity and light that is @bradmontague.bsky.social appeared on How Stories Happen this week!
Brad takes us inside his storytelling process and dissects 1 signature story for us.
You'll walk away feeling SO uplifted: jayacunzo.com/blog/brad-mo...
Brad takes us inside his storytelling process and dissects 1 signature story for us.
You'll walk away feeling SO uplifted: jayacunzo.com/blog/brad-mo...
In late March/early April, I have 2 client spots available to work with soloists on messaging, speaking, and thought leadership.
I'm your peer-level partner to get out into the world what you've been trying to say all along, so you can differentiate + resonate.
Learn more at jayacunzo.com
I'm your peer-level partner to get out into the world what you've been trying to say all along, so you can differentiate + resonate.
Learn more at jayacunzo.com
March 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
In late March/early April, I have 2 client spots available to work with soloists on messaging, speaking, and thought leadership.
I'm your peer-level partner to get out into the world what you've been trying to say all along, so you can differentiate + resonate.
Learn more at jayacunzo.com
I'm your peer-level partner to get out into the world what you've been trying to say all along, so you can differentiate + resonate.
Learn more at jayacunzo.com
Facts help people know. Stories help people care.
Maybe it should be enough for them to see your post or presentation or data and care.
But it isn’t. That’s not how people work.
If you want others to care about your message, find a way to tell a better story.
Maybe it should be enough for them to see your post or presentation or data and care.
But it isn’t. That’s not how people work.
If you want others to care about your message, find a way to tell a better story.
February 28, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Facts help people know. Stories help people care.
Maybe it should be enough for them to see your post or presentation or data and care.
But it isn’t. That’s not how people work.
If you want others to care about your message, find a way to tell a better story.
Maybe it should be enough for them to see your post or presentation or data and care.
But it isn’t. That’s not how people work.
If you want others to care about your message, find a way to tell a better story.
Did a really fun shoot with @minnowpark.com awhile back and this was part of a lot of laughs and funny faces in downtown Boston.
February 21, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Did a really fun shoot with @minnowpark.com awhile back and this was part of a lot of laughs and funny faces in downtown Boston.
Incredible new ep this week! It's @elisewho.bsky.social, who takes us inside her TED Talk.
We discuss:
- What goes into crafting an exceptional talk, tightly told
- Our shared love of Bourdain
- The “peak/end rule”
- Using callbacks
And more!
Find How Stories Happen in your podcast player
We discuss:
- What goes into crafting an exceptional talk, tightly told
- Our shared love of Bourdain
- The “peak/end rule”
- Using callbacks
And more!
Find How Stories Happen in your podcast player
February 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Incredible new ep this week! It's @elisewho.bsky.social, who takes us inside her TED Talk.
We discuss:
- What goes into crafting an exceptional talk, tightly told
- Our shared love of Bourdain
- The “peak/end rule”
- Using callbacks
And more!
Find How Stories Happen in your podcast player
We discuss:
- What goes into crafting an exceptional talk, tightly told
- Our shared love of Bourdain
- The “peak/end rule”
- Using callbacks
And more!
Find How Stories Happen in your podcast player
Effective storytellers can do 1 thing better than anyone:
Resonate.
We’ve grown obsessed with reach, but resonance actually drives results. It’s what sparks action.
If you want fans, clients, customers, supporters of any kind—if you want others to care about your message—learn to resonate.
Resonate.
We’ve grown obsessed with reach, but resonance actually drives results. It’s what sparks action.
If you want fans, clients, customers, supporters of any kind—if you want others to care about your message—learn to resonate.
February 1, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Effective storytellers can do 1 thing better than anyone:
Resonate.
We’ve grown obsessed with reach, but resonance actually drives results. It’s what sparks action.
If you want fans, clients, customers, supporters of any kind—if you want others to care about your message—learn to resonate.
Resonate.
We’ve grown obsessed with reach, but resonance actually drives results. It’s what sparks action.
If you want fans, clients, customers, supporters of any kind—if you want others to care about your message—learn to resonate.
Look what @carmenhill.bsky.social sent me from Oregon!
Guess when you have a good premise and own an idea, not only do you become associated with the word… you drink to it! 🍷
Guess when you have a good premise and own an idea, not only do you become associated with the word… you drink to it! 🍷
February 1, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Look what @carmenhill.bsky.social sent me from Oregon!
Guess when you have a good premise and own an idea, not only do you become associated with the word… you drink to it! 🍷
Guess when you have a good premise and own an idea, not only do you become associated with the word… you drink to it! 🍷
You see what’s happened in sports media? It’s a lot of this. Or “Yanks could sign a former Braves 1st round pick” and the player is like… a 13 year vet.
The internet is broken in so many ways.
The internet is broken in so many ways.
January 31, 2025 at 1:35 AM
You see what’s happened in sports media? It’s a lot of this. Or “Yanks could sign a former Braves 1st round pick” and the player is like… a 13 year vet.
The internet is broken in so many ways.
The internet is broken in so many ways.
Resonance over reach. That’s my business’s premise. That’s why I coach others on their speaking and storytelling.
Reach is how many see it. Resonance is how much they care.
(Video by Andy Robinson, robinsonvideoconsulting.com)
Reach is how many see it. Resonance is how much they care.
(Video by Andy Robinson, robinsonvideoconsulting.com)
January 30, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Resonance over reach. That’s my business’s premise. That’s why I coach others on their speaking and storytelling.
Reach is how many see it. Resonance is how much they care.
(Video by Andy Robinson, robinsonvideoconsulting.com)
Reach is how many see it. Resonance is how much they care.
(Video by Andy Robinson, robinsonvideoconsulting.com)
We're on a hot streak with the podcast, not because the guests are famous (though some are!) but because we've collected together some of the sharpest minds in crafting business stories, messaging, and speeches imaginable.
If you haven't yet, check out How Stories Happen wherever you get podcasts!
If you haven't yet, check out How Stories Happen wherever you get podcasts!
January 29, 2025 at 7:36 PM
We're on a hot streak with the podcast, not because the guests are famous (though some are!) but because we've collected together some of the sharpest minds in crafting business stories, messaging, and speeches imaginable.
If you haven't yet, check out How Stories Happen wherever you get podcasts!
If you haven't yet, check out How Stories Happen wherever you get podcasts!
My secrets REVEALED! Here’s my process for finishing drafts.
(Sigh. Every time… 😝)
(Sigh. Every time… 😝)
January 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
My secrets REVEALED! Here’s my process for finishing drafts.
(Sigh. Every time… 😝)
(Sigh. Every time… 😝)
I spent a big chunk of last recording moments of doubt & friction developing my new show.
Now, you can watch some of it + get useful frameworks to help you navigate your creative process with greater confidence and joy.
It's my first-ever YouTube series! www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8_l...
Now, you can watch some of it + get useful frameworks to help you navigate your creative process with greater confidence and joy.
It's my first-ever YouTube series! www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8_l...
January 26, 2025 at 10:50 PM
I spent a big chunk of last recording moments of doubt & friction developing my new show.
Now, you can watch some of it + get useful frameworks to help you navigate your creative process with greater confidence and joy.
It's my first-ever YouTube series! www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8_l...
Now, you can watch some of it + get useful frameworks to help you navigate your creative process with greater confidence and joy.
It's my first-ever YouTube series! www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8_l...
Come for the craft. Stay for the cringe.
It’s my first-ever YouTube series!
Behind-the-scenes developing and piloting my new show last year. It’s a mess.
youtu.be/l8_l1pIRwW8?...
It’s my first-ever YouTube series!
Behind-the-scenes developing and piloting my new show last year. It’s a mess.
youtu.be/l8_l1pIRwW8?...
January 24, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Come for the craft. Stay for the cringe.
It’s my first-ever YouTube series!
Behind-the-scenes developing and piloting my new show last year. It’s a mess.
youtu.be/l8_l1pIRwW8?...
It’s my first-ever YouTube series!
Behind-the-scenes developing and piloting my new show last year. It’s a mess.
youtu.be/l8_l1pIRwW8?...
This comment from @mikeganino.bsky.social on my new series launch is getting its own frame.
January 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM
This comment from @mikeganino.bsky.social on my new series launch is getting its own frame.