Teach the Geek: Public Speaking and Communication Skills for Technical Professionals
Neil ThompsonTeach 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 profess... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 410 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Self-ImprovementEducation | |||
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In this solo episode, I talk about my experience with Toastmasters and how it shaped how I view public speaking. For technical professionals who speak to decision makers, this episode was made with you in mind.
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Reviews
- Neil is awesome!
Neil is a gifted communicator and conversationalist and I really respect his transparency that he shares along the way in these episodes. Very well done show!!!
Apple Podcasts5Alex Sanfilippo | PodMatch.com
United Statesa month ago - Excellent
Technical talent always struggles with effective speaking skills. This podcast highlights how we can all build better public speaking skills. Great podcast for talent development professionals and geeks who need to speak without fear of their audience.
Apple Podcasts5PortlandJaminUnited Statesa year ago - A Must For Introverted Technical Professionals
Great podcast and a great cadre of guests sharing their stories. If you’re a technical professional, information learned from Neil and his guests will help you break out of your comfort zone. Keep finding interesting guests and sharing their stories, Neil.
Apple Podcasts5RonH4447United States2 years ago - Great show, Neil is a super interviewer
I’m a listener and a former guest of the show, it was a pleasure to come on and chat with Neil, he’s a great interviewer and this is a wonderful show for introverted geeks like me!
Apple Podcasts5AlastairMcDermott
Ireland2 years ago - Nothing Like It!
Neil provides a wonderful snapshot of “geeks” who have made positive impact on society.
Apple Podcasts5Warren MediaUnited States3 years ago
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