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

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. For those of who are considering becoming speakers, you probably have a lot of q...

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://www.linkedin.com/in/meerah-rajavel. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) S...

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 professional speakers so they can make money with their speaking. Are you a techn...

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. Her unique combination of expertise sets her apart in the professional speaking...

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 did effective technical presentations play in her journey? In this interview, we...

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 role, how mastering public speaking has significantly impacted her care...

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 into business and personal development. If you've ever pondered the path to...

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 questions. How do you get speaking engagements? How do you figure out pricing? How do y...

Chris Hodges Shares Secrets to Speaking Success With a computer science background, Chris Hodges is a professional speaker, author, and consultant, speaking on using automation to create more profitable businesses. For those of who are considering becoming speakers, you probably have a lot of questions. How do you get speaking engagements? How do you figure out pricing? How do you make the jump to...

Jamie Champagne is Cracking the Speaker Code Jamie Champagne is a business analysis speaker and trainer. For those of who are considering becoming speakers, you probably have a lot of questions. How do you get speaking engagements? How do you figure out pricing? What do you need to have in place to be a speaker? So many questions, so let’s see what Jamie has to say. To get in touch with Jamie, vis...

Navigating Speaker Success with Eric J. Rodriguez Welcome to Teach the Geek Interviews! In this episode, we dive into the world of professional speaking with Eric Rodriguez, the owner of Change Maker LLC. Having transitioned from the tech industry to becoming a successful speaker, Eric shares invaluable insights for aspiring speakers. From securing speaking engagements to pricing strategies and es...

Douglas Squirrel is the Tech Team Guru In this episode, we sit down with Douglas Squirrel, an advisor, author, speaker, coach, and consultant who helps technical teams become more profitable. What does that mean, and how did he get into this line of work? How important is public speaking in his career? Let's find out! Get in touch with Douglas: 🌐 Douglas Squirrel http://douglassquirrel.com 🌐...

Between Buildings and Books: Sandy Poirier Smith's Unexpected Path In this episode, Neil Thompson sits down with Sandy Poirier Smith, the CEO of Smith Publicity, a company dedicated to helping authors with book marketing and promotion. Despite her background in architecture, Sandy found herself in the world of book promotion. Join us as we explore her unique journey, the benefits of public spe...

Dr. Ashley Sloat: Public Speaking in the Patent World Dr. Ashley Sloat is a patent agent and president of Aurora Consulting LLC, helping companies build robust and valuable patent portfolios. How did a PhD in Biomedical Sciences get into the patent world? What’s a patent agent anyway? How does public speaking figure into all of it? Let’s find out! __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Subscr...

Mona Ockenden: Engineering, Entrepreneurship, and Deodorant Check out this engaging interview with Mona Ockenden, CEO of Mona Moon Naturals, as she shares her journey from civil engineering to entrepreneurship in the natural products industry. To learn more about Mona, visit her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mona-samaan-ockenden-bbb757. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) S...

Stephanie Nowak: Life, Leadership, and Vegan Cookies 👋 Welcome to another episode on Teach the Geek! Today, we're excited to introduce you to Stephanie Nowak, a multi-talented individual with a unique journey that spans from Electrical Engineering to mental fitness coaching, life coaching, and even owning a vegan cookie business! 🍪🧠 🔗 Connect with Stephanie: For more insights and to get in...

Balancing Act: Juggling Speaking Gigs and a Job with Michael J. Pope Jr. Michael J. Pope Jr. is the owner of Michael Pope Training. I’ve had conversations with speakers before, but I’d like to ask more questions about becoming a speaker. Questions like: How do you get speaking engagements? How do you figure out pricing? What do you need to have in place to be a speaker? So many questions, so let’s...

Unveiling Dr. Chris Hillman's Data Science Journey | Insights on Managing Teams & Public Speaking Dive into the world of data science with Dr. Chris Hillman, a seasoned data science director whose insights are bound to inspire! In this exclusive interview, we delve into Dr. Hillman's fascinating journey to data science, his perspectives on effective team management, and the pivotal rol...

Dr. Anmol Agarwal is the Security Researcher Security researcher Dr. Anmol Agarwal stops by to discuss her journey in security and the way in which public speaking figures into it. Find out more about Dr. Agarwal by visiting https://www.linkedin.com/in/anmolsagarwal __ TEACH THE GEEK http://teachthegeek.com Get public speaking tips at http://teachthegeek.com/tips

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 htt...

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 Po...

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, Sp...

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 @teacht...

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, i...

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.li...