Teach the Geek Podcast - public speaking for technical professionals

Communicating Environmental Policy: Ruth Driscoll-Lovejoy’s Journey Ruth Driscoll-Lovejoy, a seasoned professional in environmental policy, is a frequent public speaker to both private and public sectors. But has she always been a skilled communicator? Like many in technical fields, Ruth had to develop her public speaking skills over time. What steps did she take to improve her technical presentations and communicate complex ideas effectively? Understanding her journey could provide valuable insights for those looking to excel in technical communication. Ruth’s experience also raises the question: What does working in environmental policy truly involve? As she shares her expertise, you'll learn not just about her career but also practical tips on mastering the art of giving technical presentations in a way that resonates with diverse audiences. To get in touch with Ruth, you can find her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthdlovejoy. __ 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 for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips.

Marcey Rader is Working Smart to Build a Speaking Business Marcey Rader is a professional speaker, author, and founder of RaderCo, helping people work smarter, manage energy, and create sustainable habits for success. She has been a speaker for some time, so I’m sure she has advice for aspiring speakers on things like picking a speaking topic, marketing yourself as a speaker, and pricing services. I’m going to ask her those questions and a bunch of others. Let’s get to it! To get in touch with Marcey, visit http://marceyrader.com. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Subscribe and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips.

The Compassionate Geek: Don Crawley Giving Tips on Starting a Speaking Business Don Crawley, founder of The Compassionate Geek, specializes in teaching IT professionals how to enhance customer service by blending technical expertise with empathy and effective communication skills. For those looking to start a speaking business or build a career as a professional speaker, Don offers valuable insights on how to monetize your speaking skills, set prices, and develop a successful brand. If you’re wondering how to structure your public speaking business, what services to offer, or how to price them effectively, Don has the answers. To get in touch with Don, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/doncrawley. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Subscribe and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips.

Dr. Rebecca Heiss: the No Stress Professional Speaker Dr. Rebecca Heiss is an evolutionary biologist, stress expert, author, and speaker. For those of who are considering becoming speakers, you probably have a lot of questions. How do you get speaking engagements? How do you figure out pricing? How do you make the jump to full time speaker? So many questions, so let’s see what she has to say. To get in touch with Dr. Heiss, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccaheiss. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Subscribe and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips.

Leslie Martinich: From Computer Science to Keynote Speaking Leslie Martinich is a computer scientist turned keynote speaker, helping organizations build more engaged leaders and obtain peak performance. The idea of building a speaker business sounds great, but how to do it is an even greater question. More questions? How do you get speaking engagements? How do you figure out pricing? What do you need to have in place to be a speaker? So many questions, so let’s get some answers. To get in touch with Leslie, visit his website at https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-martinich. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Subscribe and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips.

Jule Kim: Math to Life Coach? Jule studied math in college. She even did a year of law school. None of it stuck with her, though. She now works as a life coach. Our conversation was quite different than any I've had on this platform. I didn't even ask her any speaking questions! The questions I asked her came with insightful answers, though. Tune in to this episode if you're currently doing something and think that you have to continue doing it. Learn from Jule's story. Plus, I reveal some things about my journey that I haven't spoken about until now. What a great episode! To get in touch with Jule, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/julekim. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Working with technical professionals so they can present more effectively, especially in front of non-technical audiences __ Work in tech but thinking of starting your own business? Check out the Teach the Geek Pitching Society at http://teachthegeek.com/pitch __ Want public speaking tips? Visit http://teachthegeek.com/tips.

Building a Speaking Business with Dan Chuparkoff Dan Chuparkoff, a former technology leader, is a keynote speaker on the topics of innovation and the future of teams. If you’re an aspiring speaker, you may likely have questions on how to get started. Questions about finding speaking engagements, marketing yourself, and setting your prices. Let’s get some answers from Dan. To get in touch with Dan, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuparkoff. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Subscribe and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips Working with technical professionals so they can present more effectively, especially in front of non-technical audiences.

Sheila Buswell: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Sheila Buswell is an engineer, founder, and author. With degrees in Mechanical and Biomedical Engineer, she co-founded Buswell Biomedical, with the company’s first product being the Upward Mobility, a device that helps people walk and transition from sitting to standing. She’s also author of the book “Is this Seat for Me? Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Everyday Life and Business.” Let’s get into why she chose to study Engineering, the motivation for founding her company, and the reason behind writing her book. We’ll get into public speaking, too. To get in touch with Sheila, you can find her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilabuswellbiomedical/. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Subscribe and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips

Dr. Michaela Musilova: An Outer Space Speaker and Author Dr. Michaela Musilova is an astrobiologist, speaker, analog astronaut, and author. I know what speaker and author mean. No clue what astrobiologist and analog astronaut mean, though! I’m looking forward to hearing more about her journey to where she is today, how speaking has benefited her, and everything in between. Let’s get to it! To get in touch with Dr. Musilova, you can find her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-michaela-musilova. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Subscribe and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips

Stephen Shapiro: Engineering a Speaking Business Stephen Shapiro is an engineer turned renowned speaker and consultant who helps organizations cultivate a culture of innovation and creative problem-solving. With a dynamic and engaging style, he delivers practical strategies to drive business growth and transformation. For those of who are considering becoming speakers, you probably have a lot of questions. How do you get speaking engagements? How do you figure out pricing? How do you make the jump to full time speaker? So many questions, so let’s see what Stephen has to say. To get in touch with Jamie, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/shapiroinnovates/. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Subscribe and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips.