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Teach the Geek: Public Speaking and Communication Skills for Technical Professionals
Hosted by Neil Thompson · EN
Teach the Geek helps engineers, scientists, and technical professionals speak clearly, confidently, and persuasively. Each episode provides actionable tips for public speaking, technical presentations, and communicating complex ideas to non-technical audiences. Learn how to prepare slides, tell stories with data, handle Q&A sessions, and improve your professional presence. Perfect for STEM professionals, researchers, and anyone who needs to present technical content with impact.
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EP. 393: Dr. Adam Link: Communication Builds Technical Trust
Jan 700:27:50Tap to summarizeDr. Adam Link: Communication Builds Technical TrustIn this episode of Teach the Geek Interviews, I speak with engineering manager Dr. Adam Link about why communication becomes a leadership requirement for technical professionals. We discuss what breaks down when engineers struggle to explain their work to nontechnical stakeholders and how those breakdowns affect trust, alignment, and business outcomes. The conversation also explores what managers look for in engineers ready for more influence and practical habits that help technical ideas land with the right audience.To learn more about Dr. Link, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamlink/__TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.comGet Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips
Transcribe →EP. 280: Miguel Jette - Keeping an Eye on AI
Nov 8, 2023Tap to summarizeMigüel Jetté is all about AI. In fact, he’s developing a speech-to-text transcription solution that ensures that we’re all understood without bias. I’m tired of having to repeat myself when I ask Siri something, so maybe he can help with that, too. We talked about how he came to AI, and what he hopes to do next. To get in touch with Migüel, check him out on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/migueljette. __ Are you a technical founder looking to join a community of other technical founders? Join the waitlist for the Teach the Geek Pitching Society! Learn more at http://teachthegeek.com/pitch.
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