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3 Game-Changing Skills Every Workforce Professional Needs (Because they plant seeds)
Empower conversations that drive change with MI, better questions, and the power of the pause. These skills make all the difference!
Curtis Campogni
Mar 174 min read
AI Tells Me ‘You’ve Got This’—And I Believe It. Why?
AI tells me, ‘You’ve got this!’—and somehow, it sticks. Why do digital affirmations feel real, even when we know they’re not?
Curtis Campogni
Feb 25 min read
Your Go-To Cheat Sheet for Positive Persuasion: Advanced Strategies and Real-Life Scenarios (Part 2)
Designed for public sector professionals, this blog offers tools to engage clients, build trust, and inspire lasting change
Curtis Campogni
Jan 83 min read
Holiday Survival Guide: How to Handle Family Gatherings with Humor and Grace 🎄🕎
Master holiday gatherings with humor and grace! Tips for handling nosy relatives, awkward moments, and festive family fun. 🎄🕎
Curtis Campogni
Dec 20, 20244 min read
Your Go-To Cheat Sheet for Positive Persuasion: 4 Proven Ways to Inspire Change – (Free Downloads Included!)
Master persuasion with proven techniques like MI, C.A.P.E., and ELM. Inspire change and build trust—plus free cheat sheets!
Curtis Campogni
Nov 18, 202414 min read
The Myths About Motivational Interviewing: Debunking Common Misconceptions
Motivational Interviewing can transform how we support change. Uncover the truth behind common MI myths and start making a real impact!
Curtis Campogni
Jul 18, 20246 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Asking Open-Ended Questions
Transform closed-ended questions into open-ended ones to enrich conversations and build stronger connections. Download the FREE guide below!
Curtis Campogni
May 28, 20243 min read
How Superhero Communication Can Transform Youth Engagement: Insights from 'C.A.P.E. Conversations'
Transform conversations with youth using the C.A.P.E. approach. Learn how Choices, Avoidance, Patience, and Empathy can make a lasting impac
Curtis Campogni
May 20, 20243 min read
The Emotional Empathy Challenge – Do you have the Power?
Recently, I had an unexpected and heartwarming encounter at Lego World. A young man who worked there approached me and, with a beaming...
Curtis Campogni
May 16, 20242 min read
Motivational Interviewing for Florida Families: Empowering Parents and Children
Parents always seek ways to foster growth, change, and independence in their children. That's why I recently conducted a training session...
Curtis Campogni
May 3, 20243 min read
Motivational Interviewing Tips: 4 Ways We Promote Change
Speak4MC, LLC was created because of Motivational Interviewing (MI). Whether I was doing an unannounced visit at a client's home,...
Curtis Campogni
Nov 13, 20232 min read
The Psychology of Competition: Unleashing Your Team’s Full Potential
"I hate to blow my own horn, but I gave a lot of people fits" - Bo Jackson What is Motivational Interviewing? The 80% Rule What is the...
Curtis Campogni
Aug 22, 20235 min read
Motivational Interviewing in the Workplace: Better Employee Engagement and Motivation is Possible
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid." The...
Curtis Campogni
Aug 1, 20235 min read
Improve Program Engagement Immediately: The Role of Motivational Interviewing
"You never give up on kids, and you never gave up on me." – Adolescent on probation. MI is evidence-based Ambivalence Rapport MI example...
Curtis Campogni
Jul 11, 20235 min read
Welcome to the Speak4MC blog—a resource designed for anyone with a passion for inspiring change in themselves and others. To make it easy to find what you need, I’ve organized the blogs into six categories. Many posts include cheat sheets and actionable tools you can start using right away. Whether you’re looking to foster empathy, navigate challenges, or grow as a leader, I hope these insights empower your journey. Dive in, explore, and let me know how they’ve helped you!
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