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

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

By: Neil Thompson
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 Teach the Geek helps engineers, scientists, and technical professionals speak clearly, confidently, and persuasively. Each episode provides actionable tips for public speaking, technical presentations, and communicating complex ideas to non-technical audiences. Learn how to prepare slides, tell stories with data, handle Q&A sessions, and improve your professional presence. Perfect for STEM professionals, researchers, and anyone who needs to present technical content with impact.Neil Thompson Personal Development Personal Success
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  • EP. 398 - Patrick Dunn: Bridging Technical and Non-Technical Audiences

    EP. 398 - Patrick Dunn: Bridging Technical and Non-Technical Audiences
    Feb 11 2026

    Patrick Dunn: Bridging Technical and Non-Technical Audiences


    Patrick Dunn is no stranger to bridging the gap between technical and nontechnical teams. We explore how he translates requirements, resolves misunderstandings, and helps both sides achieve true alignment on complex projects. Patrick also shares his tips for improving communication, managing nerves, and speaking effectively in high-stakes situations.


    To learn more about Patrick, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickdunnintl/


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    24 mins
  • EP. 397 - Richard Geary: Clarity over Complexity for Leaders

    EP. 397 - Richard Geary: Clarity over Complexity for Leaders
    Feb 4 2026

    Richard Geary: Clarity over Complexity for Leaders


    Richard Geary, an EVP of drug development, and I discuss why communication is just as important as technical skill for leaders. We break down the biggest mistakes technical professionals make when talking to nontechnical audiences and share actionable strategies for making complex work clear and compelling. Plus, we cover tips on managing nerves, improving presentations, and the first changes anyone can make to communicate with impact.


    To learn more about Richard, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-geary-95587b4/


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    25 mins
  • EP. 396 - Ramesh Songukrishnasamy: Communication Gaps that Stall Progress

    EP. 396 - Ramesh Songukrishnasamy: Communication Gaps that Stall Progress
    Jan 28 2026

    Ramesh Songukrishnasamy: Communication Gaps that Stall Progress


    CTO Ramesh Songukrishnasamy and I explore how communication gaps, not technical gaps, slow down projects, derail decisions, and limit career growth for technical professionals. As a transformational leader who has driven major technology transformations, built high-performing teams, and delivered millions in new product revenue, he shares what communication behaviors signal readiness for greater responsibility and what technical professionals often misunderstand about nontechnical audiences. We also dig into what organizations can do to help their technical staff communicate more clearly and the first step individuals can take to improve their speaking skills.


    To learn more about Ramesh, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/rameshrs/.


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    27 mins
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