Pluck
Justine AdelizziThe courage and craft behind great communication.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Monthly |
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A commencement address for mid-career communicators
Thanks for reading Pluck! Today, we’re talking about the lessons a communicator needs to navigate the messy middle of a career.
I fear commencement addresses are wasted on the young.
Think about it: we gather people at the very be...
The end of the writer's edge
Thanks for reading Pluck! Today, we’re talking about the pressure AI is putting on writers’ egos and livelihoods—and the necessary shift from content provider to service provider.
There’s a certain romance associated with being a wr...
The return of the room
Thanks for reading Pluck! Today, we’re talking about why proximity matters in an AI-optimized world—and how communicators can wield their power responsibly.
Communication is in its maximum efficiency era. AI creates content at the p...
The case for smaller stakes
Thanks for reading Pluck! Today, we’re talking about how to keep showing up when hope feels scarce.
About five years ago, I worked on a speech that ended by imploring people to “stay in the story”—even when the path forward feels un...
Why Pluck Works
Thanks for reading Pluck! Today, we’re talking about the launch of Pluck Works—and why 2026 demands courage as both an attitude and an action.
Over the past year, I’ve found myself having the same conversation. With executives navig...
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Justine Adelizzi is a strategic communications advisor and award-winning speechwriter. She is the founder of Pluck Works, a consultancy that helps executives and senior communicators translate bold ideas into messages that resonate.
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