Teach the Geek Podcast - public speaking for technical professionals
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
Building the Speaking Business of Your Dreams with Jane Atkinson Today my guest is Jane Atkinson, coach to professional speakers and author of the book, “The Wealthy Speaker 3.0: Your Recipe for Building the Speaking Business of Your Dreams.” She’s also host of the Wealthy Speaker podcast. In her work, she works with p
Mechanical Engineer, Neuroscientist, and Keynote Speaker Dorsey Standish In this episode, we explore the fascinating journey of Dorsey Standish, a mechanical engineer, neuroscientist, and keynote speaker. As the CEO of Mastermind Meditate, Dorsey brings mindfulness and emotional intelligence to organizations worldwide.
EP. 315 - Improving Technical Communication: Ruba Sarris Sawaya on Effective Presentation Skills
Improving Technical Communication: Ruba Sarris Sawaya on Effective Presentation Skills Ruba Sarris Sawaya is a woman of many talents, with a diverse work history in government affairs, business development, and clinical affairs. What propelled her to pursue these varied fields? How did she excel in each, and what role
EP. 314 - Varshi Gupta: Engineering Director's Journey and Public Speaking Tips for Tech Professionals
Varshi Gupta: Engineering Director's Journey and Public Speaking Tips for Tech Professionals Varshi Gupta is a seasoned Engineering Director, spearheading DevOps and product engineering initiatives. However, her career trajectory wasn't always straightforward. In this episode, we explore Varshi’s journey to her current
EP. 313 - From Engineer to Entertainer: Avish Parashar's Journey to Speaking Success
From Engineer to Entertainer: Avish Parashar's Journey to Speaking Success Welcome to Teach the Geek Interviews! In this episode, we delve into the world of professional speaking with Avish Parashar, a computer engineer turned speaker renowned for his unique approach of integrating improvisational comedy techniques int
Tony Chatman - Insights from a Professional Speaker With a chemical engineering background, Tony Chatman is a professional speaker, author, and consultant, speaking on topics such as change management, teamwork, and unconscious bias. For those of who are considering becoming speakers, you probably have a lot of questio
