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

Neil Thompson
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Mar 27, 2024 • 29min

EP. 300 - Marianna Kinnee: The Manager Developer

Marianna Kinnee: The Manager Developer Episode 300 is here! Here's to 300 more! Marianna Kinnee works with managers so they can develop professional and personal goals. She’s also a podcaster and author of the book “Might In Motion: Motivation Momentum Mindfulness Might.” How did an industrial engineer come to this line of work? Let’s find out. To learn more about what Marianna does, visit http://mightinmotion.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.
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Mar 20, 2024 • 28min

EP. 299: Binesh Kumar is the Engineer who Speaks

Binesh Kumar is the Engineer who Speaks Binesh Kumar is a technical project lead. What does that mean? How has public speaking benefited him? Why did he become an engineer in the first place? So many questions, so let’s get to it. To get in touch with Binesh, his LinkedIn URL is https://www.linkedin.com/in/binesh-kumar/. __ 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
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Mar 13, 2024 • 27min

EP. 298 - Synthia Smith: From Geology to Consulting

Synthia Smith: From Geology to Consulting Synthia Smith is a consultant who develops coaching and training programs in businesses ranging from Fortune 50 companies to startups. How did a geologist come to this line of work? Let’s find out. Learn more about Synthia at https://www.linkedin.com/in/synthiasmith/. __ 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.  
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Mar 6, 2024 • 28min

EP. 297 - John Chen: Virtual Meeting Producer

John Chen: Virtual Meeting Producer John Chen is a producer of virtual events. How did a guy who once worked as a program manager end up as a producer of virtual meetings? We’re going to find out! Visit John's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@UCTFyJLOXyPJLXgEkNoaEgeA __ 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
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Feb 28, 2024 • 1h 3min

EP. 296: How to Become a Paid Speaker with Lois Creamer

How to Become a Paid Speaker with Lois Creamer If you're a technical professional thinking about becoming a paid speaker, or even if you're already paid to speak and want some tips, this is an episode to watch in its entirety. Lois Creamer is a coach for professional speakers and author of the book "Book More Business: Make Money Speaking." What to charge, where to find venues that pay speakers, investing in speaker programs, the conversation included these and more. To get in touch with Lois, her website is http://bookmorebusiness.com. __ TEACH THE GEEK http://teachthegeek.com For public speaking tips , visit http://teachthegeek.com/tips
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Feb 21, 2024 • 30min

EP. 295: Dr. India White is Closing the Achievement Gap

Dr. India White is Closing the Achievement Gap Dr. India White is a speaker and education consultant.  A math teacher for years, her consultancy’s aim is to close the achievement gap in 1 year by helping teachers and principals develop grit in themselves and students. I’m so interested to learn more about her journey. To get in touch with Dr. White, check out her LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/theindiawhite/. __ 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.  
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Feb 14, 2024 • 21min

EP. 294: Ben Cromey - the Acting Optical Engineer

Ben Cromey - the Acting Optical Engineer Ben Cromey is an Optical Engineer. He once had acting aspirations, but ultimately chose Engineering. What went into making that decision? What does he do now? Is acting something he’ll pursue in the future? We got those answers and more! To get in touch with Ben, visit his LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-cromey. __ TEACH THE GEEK http://teachthegeek.com Get public speaking tips at http://teachthegeek.com/tips
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Feb 7, 2024 • 29min

EP. 293 - Laura Burford: Helping Consultants Build Better Businesses

Laura Burford: Helping Consultants Build Better Businesses Laura Burford is a consultant’s consultant. How did she get to that point? Let’s find out! To get in touch with Laura, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraburford. __ 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
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Jan 31, 2024 • 28min

EP. 292: Dr. Jia Ng - The Clinician Scientist Life

Dr. Jia Ng - The Clinician Scientist Life Dr. Jia Ng is a nephrologist, researcher, and the founder of PublishedMD consulting. What’s nephrology? What does her research involve? What’s PublishedMD consulting? Lots of questions, so let’s get some answers. Check out the PublishedMD YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@PublishedMD. __ TEACH THE GEEK (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
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Jan 24, 2024 • 25min

EP. 291: Ram Prasad, What's a Fractional CTO?

Ram Prasad, what's a Fractional CEO? Ram Prasad is an engineer whose company, Delence, provides fractional CTOs to startups, small and medium businesses, and nonprofits. How did he get into this line of work? Let’s find out! Find Ram on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramprasad. __ 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

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