EP. 342 - Chris Vandegrift: A Quality Speaker

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“If we march into that village and we start trying to persecute people for using poison, something that's very illegal, nobody's going to talk to us. We're not going to find out where the poison came from. We're not going to be able to shut anything down. We should take the approach that people are using poison because they're desperate, because they see no other alternative.” – Andrew Stein Andrew Stein is a wildlife ecologist who spent the past 25 years studying human carnivore conflict from African wild dogs and lions in Kenya and Botswana to leopards and hyenas in Namibia. His work has long focused on finding ways for people and predators to coexist. He is the founder of CLAWS , an organization based in Botswana that's working at the intersection of cutting-edge wildlife research and community driven conservation. Since its start in 2014 and official launch as an NGO in 2020, CLAWS has been pioneering science-based, tech-forward strategies to reduce conflict between people and carnivores. By collaborating closely with local communities, especially traditional cattle herders, CLAWS supports both species conservation and rural livelihoods—making coexistence not just possible, but sustainable.…

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Chris Vandegrift: A Quality Speaker

Chris Vandegrift has worked in the Quality field for years and I’m glad to have him on to share more about how he came to Quality, how public speaking has benefitted him, and why other technical professionals should care about public speaking.

To get in touch with Chris, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-vandegrift-pe.

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EP. 342 - Chris Vandegrift: A Quality Speaker

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Chris Vandegrift: A Quality Speaker

To get in touch with Chris, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-vandegrift-pe.

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EP. 355 - Dr. Corinna Freitag: the Chemical Coach 28:55

3 giorni fa28:55

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Dr. Corinna Freitag: the Chemical Coach My guest is Dr. Corinna Freitag. She’s a executive coach, advisor, and speaker who helps chemists and engineers resolve workplace conflict and build professional communication skills. I’m curious to learn more about her public speaking journey as well as how she came to her current work after having worked in industry. To get in touch with Dr. Freitag, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcorinnafreitag/ or https://www.corinnafreitag.de/. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.com Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips…

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EP. 354 - Dr. Lori McDowell: Reimaging Speaking and Training 27:33

10 giorni fa27:33

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Dr. Lori McDowell: Reimaging Speaking and Training Dr. Lori McDowell is the CEO of Reimagine U Strategies, providing coaching, speaking and training services. I heard her speak on another podcast and wanted to have her as a guest. I’m keen to learn more about how a PhD in Chemical Engineering ended up as a coach. I also want to learn more about her time in corporate America, particularly how being an effective communicator benefited her. To get in touch with Dr. Lori, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorimcdowell. Welcome to TTG Interviews, Dr. McDowell. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.com Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips…

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EP. 353 - Hang Loi: Engineer & Advocate 27:35

17 giorni fa27:35

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Hang Loi: Engineer & Advocate Hang Loi has had quite the career, working in supply chain, manufacturing, and product development. With such a diverse work history, I’m interested to learn more about her journey, especially the ways in which communication has benefited her. So often, as a technical professional, it’s easy to assume that being technical proficient is all you need to focus on, but many of us know that’s not the case. Let’s jump in to her more about Hang’s story. To get in touch with Hang, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/hang-loi. __ 0:00 Introduction 0:59 What motivated you to study Chemical Engineering? 3:46 What type of work did you do initially coming out of school? 6:24 What didn’t you anticipate about leading others? 12:03 What prompted you to make moves into different areas of the business? 15:28 I saw that you’re associated with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research as a Global Diplomacy Fellow. What does the organization do and what doe 20:31 Have you always been good at public speaking? If not, what have you done to get better? 25:00 Do you ever get nervous before presentations? If so, how do you manage your nerves? 26:08 How can people contact you? __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.com Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips…

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EP. 352 - The Value of Speaker Training for Technical Staff 13:14

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The Value of Speaker Training for Technical Staff In this episode of the Teach the Geek Podcast, host Neil Thompson explores why organizations should invest in speaker training for their technical staff. He shares a real-life conference experience that highlights the gap in communication between technical professionals and business development teams. Neil breaks down the key elements of an effective speaker training program, including: ✅ Identifying presentation challenges specific to technical professionals ✅ Structuring presentations with a clear call to action ✅ Mastering essential speaking skills like time management and audience adaptation ✅ Providing opportunities for practice through lunch and learns ✅ Measuring success with feedback and gamification By equipping technical staff with strong presentation skills, organizations can create better industry representatives, improve internal communication, and help their employees advance in their careers. Tune in to learn how your organization can benefit from empowering its technical professionals to speak with confidence! __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips.…

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EP. 351: Colleen Scholl - Engineering & Lifelong Learne 28:07

4 weeks fa28:07

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Colleen Scholl - Engineering & Lifelong Learner Colleen Scholl is an executive in the architecture, engineering, and environmental services sector. I heard her speak on another podcast, and was keen to have her as a guest on this podcast. I have a bunch of questions for her, including her choice to pursue engineering, her preparation for the work she does now, and employee expectations. I’ll ask some public speaking questions, too. To get in touch with Colleen, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenscholl89. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.com Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips…

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EP. 350 - Sairan Aqrawi: Engineer & Business Strategist 25:11

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Sairan Aqrawi: Engineer & Business Strategist Sairan Aqrawi is an engineer and business strategist who is passionate about leadership development. I’m keen to find out about her interests in engineering and leadership development, and the ways in which effective communication as a technical person has benefited her work life. To get in touch with Sairan, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/sairan-aqrawi-m-sc-993bb61a3/. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.com. Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips…

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EP. 349 - Ash Hynie: Cooking up Employee Achievements 31:10

6 weeks fa31:10

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Ash Hynie: Cooking up Employee Achievements My guest is Ash Hynie. She’s the founder of CountrPT, building a product that will help employees document their achievements. She had a non-traditional path in tech, which I’m interested to learn more about. I’m always keen to learn about the genesis of CountrPT. How does public speaking fit into all of this? That’s a great question, too. To get in touch with Ash, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/ash-hynie/ __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.com Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips…

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EP. 348 - Jen French: The Neurotechnology Guru 28:53

7 weeks fa28:53

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Jen French: The Neurotechnology Guru Jen French is the founder, speaker, and author. She’s the founder of the Neurotech Network, a non-profit that provides educational resources for the neurotechnology sector. She’s also a skilled speaker in the areas of technology, health, disability, and medical devices. I’m interested to learn more about her interest in neurotechnology, the origins of her speaking journey, and the books she authored. To get in touch with Jen, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-french-0535834. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Go to http://youtube.teachthegeek.com Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips…

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EP. 347 - Salvatore Manzi: The STEM Whisperer 27:33

8 weeks fa27:33

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Salvatore Manzi: The STEM Whisperer Salvatore Manzi is a communication coach who has spent the last 20 years coaching leaders in STEM and other analytical fields. He’s especially skilled at help technical professionals bridge the gap between technical expertise and storytelling. I’m interested to learn about how he came to the work he does, what technical professionals can do to improve their public speaking, and real life issues clients have faced. To get in touch with Salvatore, visit https://www.salvatoremanzi.com/. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.com Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips…

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EP. 346: Reuben Swartz, What's a CRM? 28:46

9 weeks fa28:46

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Reuben Swartz, What's a CRM? My guest is Reuben Swartz. He’s the founder of Mimiran CRM, built for solo consultants to help them with client relationship management. He’s also the host of the Sales for Nerds podcast, interviewing experts to help consultants with their sales skills. Let’s learn more about his decision to start Mimiran, the goals for his podcast, and the ways in which public speaking has benefited him. To get in touch with Reuben, visit https://mimiran.com. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.com Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips…

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EP. 345 - Dr. Angelique Adams: Helping Clients Level Up their Leadership Skills 27:20

10 weeks fa27:20

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Dr. Angelique Adams: Helping Clients Level Up their Leadership Skills Today my guest is Dr. Angelique Adams. She is an engineer and former corporate executive who moved into academia. She’s also author of You’re More than a Diversity Hire: Women in STEM: The 5 Keys to Unlocking your Potential. She also runs Angelique Adams Media Solutions, helping clients level up their leadership skills. Let’s learn more about her shift to academia, the motivation for forming her consultancy, and the role in which public speaking has shaped her career. To get in touch with Dr. Adams, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeliqueadams. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.com Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips…

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EP. 344 - Juliet Hart: Leadership & Career Coach for Scientists 29:07

11 weeks fa29:07

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Juliet Hart: Leadership & Career Coach for Scientists Today my guest is Juliet Hart, CEO and founder of Hart & Chin. She’s a leadership and career coach who works with scientists so they can become influential leaders. Working for years as a scientist, she ultimately transitioned into talent development, which is the quite the switch. Let’s learn more about why she made that transition, how she works with her clients at Hart & Chin, and how being an effective communication has worked in her favor. To get in touch with Juliet, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliethart. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.com Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips…

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EP. 343 - Eileen Velez-Vega: Engineering to Government Leader 31:35

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Eileen Velez-Vega: Engineering to Government Leader I heard Eileen Velez-Vega on another podcast, and was so happy when she agreed to be a guest on this podcast. She has had quite a career so far, working in industry and government. She even did a NASA internship. I’m curious to learn more about working as a Civil Engineer, making the transition from industry to government, and the ways in which public speaking has benefitted her. To get in touch with Eileen, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/eileenmvelez-vega. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.com Subscribe and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips…

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EP. 342 - Chris Vandegrift: A Quality Speaker 29:19

13 weeks fa29:19

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Chris Vandegrift: A Quality Speaker Chris Vandegrift has worked in the Quality field for years and I’m glad to have him on to share more about how he came to Quality, how public speaking has benefitted him, and why other technical professionals should care about public speaking. To get in touch with Chris, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-vandegrift-pe. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.com. Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips…

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EP. 341: Oleg Kislyuk - The Technical Trainer 31:57

14 weeks fa31:57

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Oleg Kislyuk - The Technical Trainer Oleg Kislyuk works in technical training. What does he train people on? Who does he train? What’s the training used for? A bunch of questions. Plus, we worked public speaking into it somehow. To get in touch with Oleg, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleg-kislyuk-46a8683. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Subscribe and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.com Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips…

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EP. 340 - Paul Faronbi: IncrediPaul Leadership 30:15

15 weeks fa30:15

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Paul Faronbi: IncrediPaul Leadership Paul Faronbi, founder of IncrediPaul and NALA(STEM), is a speaker, coach, podcaster, community organizer. How did this engineer become all of these things? Let’s find out! To get in touch with Paul, visit https://www.incredipaul.org. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.com Subscribe and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips…

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EP. 339 - Neeta Jain: Building a Speaking Business 20:42

16 weeks fa20:42

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Neeta Jain: Building a Speaking Business Keynote speaker, performance coach, and wellness consultant Neeta Jain helps high-achieving leaders create balanced success personally and professionally without burning out. 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 full time speaker? So many questions, so let’s see what Neeta has to say. To get in touch with Marcy, visit https://www.neetajain.co/. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.com Subscribe and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips.…

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EP. 338: Lei Wang is Climbing the Speaking Business 22:39

17 weeks fa22:39

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Lei Wang is Climbing the Speaking Business Lei Wang is a mountaineer, keynote speaker, author, and executive coach. Since she’s a professional speaker, let’s get her thoughts on picking a speaking topic, marketing yourself as a speaker, pricing services, and a bunch of other speaker-related topics. Plus, what’s the whole mountaineering thing about? Let’s get to it! To get in touch with Lei, visit https://mightymousespeaker.com. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Go to http://youtube.teachthegeek.com Subscribe and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips.…

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EP. 337: Fred Moskowitz is Building Wealth as a Speaker 27:02

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Fred Moskowitz is Building Wealth as a Speaker Fred Moskowitz helps people build wealth through alternative investments such as real estate and mortgage notes. He also author of the book The Little Green Book Of Note Investing. He started off as an engineer, though. I’m interested to learn more about what made him transition away from engineering, his motivation to become self-employed, and the ways public speaking has benefitted him along the way. To get in touch with Fred, visit https://www.fredmoskowitz.com. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Working with technical professionals so they can present more effectively, especially in front of non-technical audiences Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips…

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EP. 336: Elizabeth McCormick is Piloting a Speaking Career 28:21

19 weeks fa28:21

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Elizabeth McCormick is Piloting a Speaking Career Elizabeth McCormick is a speaker and author who draws on her experience as a former US Army Black Hawk pilot to speak on leadership, resilience, and overcoming obstacles. For those of who are considering becoming professional 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 full time speaker? So many questions, so let’s see what Elizabeth has to say. To get in touch with Elizabeth, visit https://yourinspirationalspeaker.com/. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Subscribe and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips.…

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EP. 335: Marcy Heim, The Philanthropic Professional Speaker, on Building her Speaking Business 29:07

20 weeks fa29:07

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Marcy Heim, The Philanthropic Professional Speaker, on Building her Speaking Business Marcy Heim is the Artful Asker, a speaker and author on the topic of philanthropy and fundraising. 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 full time speaker? So many questions, so let’s see what Marcy has to say. To get in touch with Marcy, visit https://marcyheim.com. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Presentation skills for technical professionals Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips.…

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EP. 334: Maria Flynn - Building a Speaking Business 23:42

21 weeks fa23:42

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Maria Flynn - Building a Speaking Business Maria Flynn is a speaker, founder, and advisor. Once a CEO in the biotech industry, she’s earlier on in her speaking journey, so I’m really keen on hearing what she thinks of the speaking industry so far. Is what she’s doing similar to what the graybeards I’ve interviewed have done? We’ll see! To get in touch with Maria, visit https://makeopportunityhappen.com. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Subscribe and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips.…

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EP. 333: Maureen Zappala, Imposter Syndrome Speaker, on Building a Speaking Business 30:11

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Maureen Zappala, Imposter Syndrome Speaker, on Building a Speaking Business Maureen Zappala is a professional speaker, author, and imposter syndrome expert. As she has been a speaker for some time, let’s get her thoughts on picking a speaking topic, marketing yourself as a speaker, pricing services, and a bunch of other speaker-related topics. Let’s get to it! To get in touch with Maureen, visit https://maureenz.com. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Go to http://youtube.teachthegeek.com Subscribe and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips.…

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EP. 332 - Nicolas Toper: Insights on Entrepreneurship and Communication 27:53

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Nicolas Toper: Insights on Entrepreneurship and Communication Nicolas Toper is the co-founder of Inboxbooster, an AI-driven email marketing platform. I suspect that being a founder involves communicating why people should use your product, so I’m sure that Nicolas has some ideas on how to do that well. Let’s get to asking some questions! To get in touch with Nicolas, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas. __ TEACH THE GEEK: http://teachthegeek.com PODCAST: http://podcast.teachthegeek.com YOUTUBE: http://youtube.teachthegeek.com Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips.…

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EP. 331: Michael Neece is the Kindness Speaker 22:25

24 weeks fa22:25

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Michael Neece is the Kindness Speaker Michael Neece is a professional speaker and author of the book In Kind: Consciously Craft a Meaningful Life and Career. On behalf of those of you who are interested in becoming speakers, I’m interested to hear his thoughts on picking a speaking topic, marketing yourself as a speaker, and pricing services. Let’s get to those thoughts! To get in touch with Michael, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/yournextkeynotespeaker. __ TEACH THE GEEK http://teachthegeek.com PODCAST: http://podcast.teachthegeek.com YOUTUBE: http://youtube.teachthegeek.com Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips.…

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EP. 330 - Bryan Rutberg: The Hippie with an MBA 32:33

25 weeks fa32:33

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Bryan Rutberg: The Hippie with an MBA Bryan Rutberg is the Hippie with an MBA and a successful professional speaker. He’s also once helped a marketing GM prepare a speech for a data analyst audience—he really understands how to speak to technical audiences. While I’m curious about how that data analyst speech went, I’m even more curious about his speaking career and how he became a professional speaker. Marketing, sales, prospecting—how to start a speaking business—all of it. Let’s dive into how you can become a professional speaker too! To get in touch with Bryan, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanrutberg. --- TEACH THE GEEK Subscribe and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips.…

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EP. 329 - Melissa Boggs: The Rollerskating Professional Speaker 29:43

26 weeks fa29:43

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Melissa Boggs: The Rollerskating Professional Speaker Melissa Boggs is a professional keynote speaker who delivers talks on innovation, creativity, and change management. She certainly embodies creativity, as she presents her unique keynote speeches on roller skates. Yes, you read that right! (I hope she wears a helmet, just in case!) As an experienced public speaker, Melissa likely has valuable insights into speaker marketing, sales for speakers, pricing strategies for professional speakers, and other important speaker-related tips. Let’s dive into her expertise and discover her advice on becoming a successful professional speaker. To get in touch with Melissa, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-boggs. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer audio? Visit http://podcast.teachthegeek.com Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips.…

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EP: 328 - Communicating Environmental Policy: Ruth Driscoll-Lovejoy’s Journey 29:19

27 weeks fa29:19

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Communicating Environmental Policy: Ruth Driscoll-Lovejoy’s Journey Ruth Driscoll-Lovejoy, a seasoned professional in environmental policy, is a frequent public speaker to both private and public sectors. But has she always been a skilled communicator? Like many in technical fields, Ruth had to develop her public speaking skills over time. What steps did she take to improve her technical presentations and communicate complex ideas effectively? Understanding her journey could provide valuable insights for those looking to excel in technical communication. Ruth’s experience also raises the question: What does working in environmental policy truly involve? As she shares her expertise, you'll learn not just about her career but also practical tips on mastering the art of giving technical presentations in a way that resonates with diverse audiences. To get in touch with Ruth, you can find her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthdlovejoy. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Working with technical professionals so they can present more effectively, especially in front of non-technical audiences. Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips.…

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EP. 327: Marcey Rader is Working Smart to Build a Speaking Business 27:36

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Marcey Rader is Working Smart to Build a Speaking Business Marcey Rader is a professional speaker, author, and founder of RaderCo, helping people work smarter, manage energy, and create sustainable habits for success. She has been a speaker for some time, so I’m sure she has advice for aspiring speakers on things like picking a speaking topic, marketing yourself as a speaker, and pricing services. I’m going to ask her those questions and a bunch of others. Let’s get to it! To get in touch with Marcey, visit http://marceyrader.com. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Subscribe and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips.…

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