Teach the Geek Podcast - public speaking for technical professionals

Olli Wueseke is a Director of R&D for a biotech company and a fervent supporter of science communication. Holding a PhD in Molecular Biology, we chatted about the importance of public speaking for scientists, his current work, and his communication style to his team.     TEACH THE GEEK teachthegeek.com youtube.teachthegeek.com @teachthegeek (FB, Twitter) @_teachthegeek_ (IG)

Lauren Hasson is a software engineer who is devoted to helping female engineers get the most out of their careers. Her company, DevelopHer, is proof of that. She also offers a course called NegotiatHer that helps female engineers know their value and get it. We chatted about her work and the motivation for starting DevelopHer and NegotiatHer, especially in these times when so many are losing their jobs.   Check out DevelopHer at https://developher.com/. TEACH THE GEEK teachthegeek.com youtube.teachthegeek.com @teachthegeek (FB, Twitter) @_teachthegeek_ (IG)

To put it plainly, COVID-19 is screwing over many people. Companies are going under. People are losing their jobs. We’re all stuck inside. We’re wearing masks everywhere we go. It all can seem so defeating. The government is working to provide Americans with resources so we can weather the storm. I spoke with Jamye Pritchett Solorzano of the SBA about programs and resource partners available to small businesses, independent contractors, and the self employed to get through these tough times. PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program-ppp ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN (EIDL): https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/economic-injury-disaster-loan-emergency-advance SBA EXPRESS BRIDGE LOANS: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/sba-express-bridge-loans SBA DEBT RELIEF: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/sba-debt-relief PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS (San Diego centered, but I'm sure they can direct you to your local org): San Diego SCORE Chapter 0140  (858) 283-1100 score0140@scorevolunteer.org http://www.sandiego.score.org   San Diego and Imperial Women's Business Center (WBC)  (619) 216-6719 kibarra@swccd.edu www.sandiegowbc.org SOCAL VBOC - Veterans Business Outreach Center (760) 795-8739 SoCalVboc@miracosta.edu http://www.socalvboc.org/  South San Diego SBDC (Net.) (619) 482-6388 (SSD) (619) 482-6391  (Net.) dfitzgerald@swccd.edu (SSD) sdsbdc@swccd.edu  (Net.) https://www.sdivsbdc.org/ (SSD)  www.sandiegosbdc.org

My guest today, Aditya Guthey, was a software engineer for several years before becoming a coach to engineers and podcaster. We spoke about his life in software engineering, his transition to coach for engineers, and his podcast, Signs Of High Paid, High Performing, Happy Engineers. Check out his podcast at https://anchor.fm/aditya-guthey. TEACH THE GEEK teachthegeek.com youtube.teachthegeek.com @teachthegeek (FB, Twitter) @_teachthegeek_ (IG)

Barbara Khozam, starting out her career as a chemist, now works as a professional speaker who speaks primarily on customer service. We chatted about her transition from chemistry, the service she provides to companies, and her best tips on public speaking.  Get in touch with Barbara at https://barbarakhozam.com/ TEACH THE GEEK  teachthegeek.com youtube.teachthegeek.com @teachthegeek (FB, Twitter) @_teachthegeek_ (IG)

My guest today, Nitasha Syed, studied computer science and is now works as a product manager. I was interested to find out how she came to computer science, her road to becoming a product manager, and how public speaking figures into it all. TEACH THE GEEK teachthegeek.com youtube.teachthegeek.com @teachthegeek (FB, Twitter) @_teachthegeek_ (IG)

Adam Malofsky is a speaker and the Managing Director of Elemence LLC, which consults with a variety of industries.  We spoke about his job as a Managing Director, his previous stops and how they prepared him for his current gig, and public speaking, of course. TEACH THE GEEK teachthegeek.com youtube.teachthegeek.com @teachthegeek (FB, Twitter) @_teachthegeek_ (IG)

Because people are losing their jobs left and right, society doesn’t have the spending power it once had. But businesses want to keep making money so they can stay open and retain their employees. How do you go about marketing and selling during this time? I chatted with sales consultant Meri Birhane on ways companies can still sell without alienating their potential customers.  Connect with Meri at https://www.mericonsultingservices.com/ TEACH THE GEEK teachthegeek.com youtube.teachthegeek.com @teachthegeek (FB, Twitter) @_teachthegeek_ (IG)

Kim Stuck is the Founder and CEO of Allay Cannabis Consulting, a consultancy that helps cannabis sellers with cannabis compliance. I was very interested to find out how she went from working for the Man as a health inspector to working against the Man as an ally for cannabis sellers.  Learn more about Kim at https://allayconsulting.com/ TEACH THE GEEK teachthegeek.com youtube.teachthegeek.com @teachthegeek (FB, Twitter) @_teachthegeek_ (IG)

The Coronavirus pandemic is putting a lot of people out of work. What now? Ronald Childs and I talked about applying for jobs, resumes, interviewing, and salary negotiation. Watch as we go through what you should be doing to get through these troubling times. To get in touch with Ronald, connect with him on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-childs/ TEACH THE GEEK teachthegeek.com youtube.teachthegeek.com @teachthegeek (FB, Twitter) @_teachthegeek_ (IG)