Teach the Geek: Public Speaking and Communication Skills for Technical Professionals

Turning Technical Complexity into Clarity with Yanik BerubeYanik Berube is a VP Engineering with a passion for leadership, technology, and the people and teams who build these technologies. I wanted to talk to Yanik about the challenges translating complexity into clear and actionable insights. We explored lessons that any technical leader can apply to improve clarity, influence, and impact across their organization.To learn more about Yanik, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanikberube/__TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.comGet Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips

3 Presentation Skills I Wish I Had Learned EarlierIf you want to give better presentations, this video will help you avoid the mistakes I made early in my career. I share three presentation skills that would have saved me time, stress, and confusion. These tips will help you speak with clarity, keep your audience engaged, and deliver your message with confidence.Whether you are a technical professional, a new speaker, or someone who wants to level up your communication skills, this video breaks down simple strategies you can use right away.__TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com)Working with technical professionals so they can present more effectively, especially in front of non-technical audiences. Get public speaking tips at http://teachthegeek.com/tips.

Dr. Ruth Jones - Physicist and STEM AdvocateDr. Ruth Jones has over 25 years in the Aerospace Industry, skilled in Mishap Investigation, Optical Physics, and Engineering Management. She’s also founded It’s All About MEI, LLC, delivering speeches on topics like leadership, career development, and mindset. I’m curious to learn more about her founding It’s All About MEI, her journey to get to where she is now, and how a Physics major embraced public speaking. To learn more about Dr. Jones, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/drruthjones/__TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.comGet Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips

John Congdon: the PHP ArchitectJohn Congdon is a web programmer specializing in e-commerce and database administration. He is also the CEO of PHP Architect, a force in the PHP space, publishing a monthly magazine, books, training, and hosting conferences. I’m curious to learn more about his motivation to start his own enterprise, working in the PHP space, and the ways in which speaking has benefited him. To learn more about John, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncongdon/__TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.comGet Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips

Lawrence Watkins: an engineer investing in the futureLawrence Watkins is not your typical engineer. He has formed companies, worked in the investment sector, and is now the managing partner of Malcolm Garvey, helping organizations, business owners, and families use practical, market-driven approaches to improve the overall well-being of Black communities. I’m keen to learn more about the differences between entrepreneurship and corporate life, making the transition from one to the other, and the work he does now with Malcolm Garvey. To learn more about Lawrence, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencewatkins.__TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.comGet Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips

How to Ensure Your Audience Remembers What you SaidLast week we talked about making presentations less boring. This week, we take it a step further: how do you make sure your audience actually remembers what you said?In this episode, I share practical tips for technical professionals to:a. Craft a clear, memorable key messageb. Structure presentations so your audience can follow alongc. Use stories and examples that stickd. Check understanding before it’s too lateWhether you’re presenting to colleagues, clients, or at a conference, these strategies will help your message land — and stay.💡 For more tips on communicating complex ideas clearly, visit http://teachthegeek.com

Why Brilliant Engineers Give Boring Presentations and How to Fix itBrilliant engineers often struggle to give presentations that are clear, engaging, and understandable — especially for nontechnical audiences. In this episode of Teach the Geek, I explain why technical professionals stumble in front of an audience and share practical tips to fix it:✅ Avoid the curse of knowledge✅ Use slides to support, not replace you✅ Let go of perfection and connect✅ Focus on what the audience cares aboutIf you lead technical teams or want to communicate your ideas more effectively, this episode is for you.🌐 Learn more at teachthegeek.com

Elaine Schomburg-LaFleur: Speaker and STEM AdvocateElaine Schomburg-LaFleur is an engineer with over 22 years of experience in the entertainment industry, leading projects in engineering, design, and technical management for major theme parks. Outside of work, she’s also a speaker and STEM advocate, inspiring the next generation of STEM workers. I’m interested to learn more about her work in entertainment, her STEM outreach, and speaking of course.To learn more about Elaine, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaineschomburglafleur/.__TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.comGet Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips.

Dianna Deeney: A Coach of QualityDianna Deeney is an engineer, product development coach, and founder of Deeney Enterprises. With over 25 years in manufacturing, she’s worked her way up from the plant floor to leading product design and quality engineering teams. She’s also the author of the book “Pierce the Design Fog”, showing how leaders can bridge the communication gap with engineers. I’m curious to learn more about her founding of Deeney Enterprises, her motivation to write her book, and the ways in which becoming an effective communicator has benefited her. To learn more about Dianna, visit https://deeneyenterprises.com/__TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.comGet Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips

Dr. Harold Lee III on life in corporate, founding a consultancy, and giving technical presentationsDr. Harold Lee III is the founder of the Preferred Thinking Group, a consultancy that provides services such as soft skill development, career readiness training, and project management. I’m curious to learn more about his work in corporate, his motivation to start the Preferred Thinking Group, and the ways in which becoming an effective communicator has benefited him. To learn more about Dr. Lee, visit https://thepreferredthinkinggroup.com/__TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.comGet Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips