"Why does he always have to be the loudest voice in the room?" That was my recurring thought during weekly team meetings. One colleague, barely over five foot five, constantly…

We all have stories—little moments, life lessons, triumphs, and heartbreaks—that shape who we are. Yet many of us stop short of sharing them because we’re unsure how. At Speak Awesomely,…

Have you ever stared at a guy's picture wondering what on earth to say that won't make you sound boring, desperate, or awkward? You're not alone. Whether it’s a friend,…

Have you ever said something light-hearted, only to be met with a deadpan response or confusion? I have—and more than once. I once told a friend, "I nearly died laughing,"…

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Ever had someone roast you so cleverly that you didn’t even realise it stung until a moment later? A few years ago, during a university debate, I smugly corrected a…

“Have you ever stood frozen, unsure of how to respond when someone took a jab at your appearance? I have—and let me tell you, it stings. Several years ago, I…

Ever had a friend who’s vertically challenged and absolutely owns it—but you still want to tease them a bit? Here’s the real question: How do you roast a short person…

Ever had someone land a comeback so scathing you felt it in your bones? In the theatre of banter, timing and wit reign supreme. This isn’t just playground sparring—sharp roasts,…

"Have you ever looked someone in the eyes and seen a storm they couldn’t put into words?" I have. And I didn’t always know what to say. A few years…