Teach the Geek Podcast - public speaking for technical professionals

Updated: 04 Sep 2024 • 324 episodes
teachthegeek.com

In STEM (science, technology, engineering, math)? Struggle with public speaking? Then you're in the right place! I'm Neil Thompson, engineer and speaker. This is the place to get tips to improve your public speaking, and also hear from others with STEM backgrounds who saw the benefit of public speaking in their careers and the steps they took to get better at it. Think you or someone you know would make a great guest? Email me at hello@teachthegeek.com.

Show episodes

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 insi

30 min
00:00
30:30
No file found

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

28 min
00:00
28:09
No file found

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

27 min
00:00
27:37
No file found

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

29 min
00:00
29:09
No file found

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.

29 min
00:00
29:28
No file found

Meerah Rajavel - a Public Speaking Journey My guest today, Meerah Rajavel, is a Chief Information Officer. What does that entail? How did her previous roles prepare her for her current one? How has public speaking benefited her? A lot of questions, so let’s get some answers. To get in touch with Meerah, visit https://w

21 min
00:00
21:04
No file found