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Teach the Geek Podcast - public speaking for technical professionals

Teach the Geek Podcast - public speaking for technical professionals

By Neil Thompson

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.
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EP. 144 - Callie Carpenter, design engineer in the medical device industry

Teach the Geek Podcast - public speaking for technical professionalsMar 10, 2021

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EP. 300 - Marianna Kinnee: The Manager Developer

EP. 300 - Marianna Kinnee: The Manager Developer

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 http://mightinmotion.com.

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Mar 27, 202428:36
EP. 299: Binesh Kumar is the Engineer who Speaks
Mar 20, 202427:38
EP. 298 - Synthia Smith: From Geology to Consulting
Mar 13, 202427:19
EP. 297 - John Chen: Virtual Meeting Producer

EP. 297 - John Chen: Virtual Meeting Producer

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)

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Mar 06, 202427:53
EP. 296: How to Become a Paid Speaker with Lois Creamer
Feb 28, 202401:02:38
EP. 295: Dr. India White is Closing the Achievement Gap
Feb 21, 202430:21
EP. 294: Ben Cromey - the Acting Optical Engineer

EP. 294: Ben Cromey - the Acting Optical Engineer

Ben Cromey - the Acting Optical Engineer


Ben Cromey is an Optical Engineer. He once had acting aspirations, but ultimately chose Engineering. What went into making that decision? What does he do now? Is acting something he’ll pursue in the future? We got those answers and more!


To get in touch with Ben, visit his LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-cromey.

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Feb 14, 202420:60
EP. 293 - Laura Burford: Helping Consultants Build Better Businesses

EP. 293 - Laura Burford: Helping Consultants Build Better Businesses

Laura Burford: Helping Consultants Build Better Businesses

Laura Burford is a consultant’s consultant. How did she get to that point? Let’s find out!

To get in touch with Laura, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraburford.

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Feb 07, 202428:40
EP. 292: Dr. Jia Ng - The Clinician Scientist Life

EP. 292: Dr. Jia Ng - The Clinician Scientist Life

Dr. Jia Ng - The Clinician Scientist Life


Dr. Jia Ng is a nephrologist, researcher, and the founder of PublishedMD consulting. What’s nephrology? What does her research involve? What’s PublishedMD consulting? Lots of questions, so let’s get some answers.


Check out the PublishedMD YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@PublishedMD.


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Jan 31, 202428:15
EP. 291: Ram Prasad, What's a Fractional CTO?

EP. 291: Ram Prasad, What's a Fractional CTO?

Ram Prasad, what's a Fractional CEO?


Ram Prasad is an engineer whose company, Delence, provides fractional CTOs to startups, small and medium businesses, and nonprofits. How did he get into this line of work? Let’s find out!


Find Ram on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramprasad.

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Jan 24, 202425:04
EP. 290: Dr. Jada Selma, What's a Clinical Research Scientist?

EP. 290: Dr. Jada Selma, What's a Clinical Research Scientist?

Dr. Jada Selma, What's a Clinical Research Scientist?


Dr. Jada Selma is a clinical research specialist. What does that mean? I don’t know, but we shall find out. She has a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, and like past guests, I’m so interested to find out about why she went the grad school route and her plans while she was pursuing her doctorate and after she was done. Those can often be quite interesting stories!

To get in touch with Dr. Selma, her LinkedIn is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jada-selma-phd-51565839.

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Jan 17, 202426:29
EP. 289 - Michele Heyward: Civil Engineer and Founder

EP. 289 - Michele Heyward: Civil Engineer and Founder

Michele Heyward: Civil Engineer and Founder

Michele Heyward is a civil engineer and founder of PositiveHire.co. She’s also host of the Dear Corner Office podcast and the person behind the PH Balanced software. People Analytics Consultant - she’s that, too. She’s obviously a number of things. I’m looking forward to learning more about where she started and where she’s going.


To get in touch with Michele, her LinkedIn is https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelecheyward.

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Jan 10, 202430:26
EP. 288: Planning a Lab with Marilee Lloyd

EP. 288: Planning a Lab with Marilee Lloyd

Planning a Lab with Marilee Lloyd


Marilee Lloyd is a Lab Architect. When I first learned that, I didn’t know what that meant. By the end of our conversation, I knew exactly what it meant and how she got there. Would you like to find out? Listen in!

Connect with Marilee at https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilee-lloyd-aia-7b47235/.

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Jan 03, 202430:34
EP. 287 - David Suson: From Geek to Guru

EP. 287 - David Suson: From Geek to Guru

David Suson is a trainer on sales, leadership, and personal performance. How did a guy who studied Electrical and Computer Engineering get into these topics? When did he ditch the pocket protector and go down this new path? Let’s find out!

Check out David’s website at http://davidsuson.com.

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Dec 27, 202333:09
EP. 286: David Duffett Lets the Geeks Speak

EP. 286: David Duffett Lets the Geeks Speak

David Duffett Lets the Geeks Speak


David Duffett is on a mission for nerds and geeks to become powerful speakers. He’s the man behind Let the Geek Speak, working with technical types to make their presentations the best they can be. How did an Electrical Engineer get into this type of work? Let’s find out.


To get in touch with David, visit http://letthegeekspeak.com.

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Dec 20, 202331:46
EP. 285 - Val Grubb: Engineering Leadership

EP. 285 - Val Grubb: Engineering Leadership

Val Grubb: Engineering Leadership


Val Grubb is an author, speaker, trainer, and coach. I started learning about DISC recently, and she’s a DISC facilitator, too. She’s had quite an interesting journey, having marketing, R&D, and operations roles before embarking on her current path. How does someone with a Mechanical Engineering degree end up as a DISC facilitator among other things? Find out today!


Get in touch with Val at vgrubb@valgrubbandassociates.com.

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0:00 Introduction

0:58 Where did your interest in Mechanical Engineering come from?

1:57 What about the MBA?

3:33 Was moving from Engineering to Business your choice or the company’s choice?

7:16 What prompted you to become a DISC facilitator?

10:53 What do you speak on and how did you come to that topic?

12:38 Should a leader have a leadership style or lead how others want to be led?

15:28 How do equity and leadership relate to each other?

26:22 What’s the #1 tip you can offer when it comes to effective public speaking?

29:32 How can people contact you?

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Dec 13, 202331:12
EP. 284 - Kelley Carlstrom is the Conference Networker

EP. 284 - Kelley Carlstrom is the Conference Networker

🎙️ **Welcome to TTG Interviews with Kelley Carlstrom, PharmD! 🌟**


In today's episode, we dive into the fascinating intersection of pharmacy and oncology with our special guest, Kelley Carlstrom. As the founder of KelleyCPharmD, Kelley has carved a unique niche in training fellow pharmacists in the intricacies of oncology.


Join us as we unravel Kelley's journey:

🌟 What drew her to study Pharmacy?

🌟 Why specialize in oncology?

🌟 The ins and outs of her work as a pharmacist.

🌟 The birth of KelleyCPharmD and the services it offers.

🌟 LinkedIn's role in Kelley's business strategy.


Kelley also shares insights into effective networking at conferences, her tips for starting conversations with strangers, and how she gauges the success of conference attendance.


Connect with Kelley:

🔗 LinkedIn: [Kelley Carlstrom, PharmD] https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleydcarlstrom


👍 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more engaging interviews and valuable tips on Teach The Geek! 🌐🚀 #TTGInterviews #Pharmacy #Oncology #LinkedInMastery #NetworkingTips

Dec 06, 202325:40
EP. 283 - Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi: from Corporate to Keynote Speaker

EP. 283 - Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi: from Corporate to Keynote Speaker

Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi climbed the corporate ladder for years before leaving it behind to start a new journey. She founded Sahita, a global community for South Asian women. She’s host of the Women, Career and Life podcast, a podcast about women and leadership. She’s also a radio host; Life Beats with Sirisha is the name of the show. She’s a keynote speaker, too. She’s does quite a lot of things. How did she come to each of them? Let’s find out.


To check in touch with Sirisha, find her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sirishakuchimanchi/.

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Nov 29, 202332:19
EP. 282: Richard Page is the Personal Development Engineer
Nov 22, 202333:02
EP. 281: Dr. Christian Greer is the Science-Educating Physicist

EP. 281: Dr. Christian Greer is the Science-Educating Physicist

A former guest, Julie C. Henry, introduced me to Dr. Christian Greer and when I saw his background, I thought he’d be interesting to talk to. With a background in Physics, he got his doctorate in Education, too. What does that lead to? Running a science center, of course! We talked about his journey to the science center and science communication.

To get in touch with Dr. Greer, visit his LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiangreer.

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Nov 15, 202332:54
EP. 280: Miguel Jette - Keeping an Eye on AI

EP. 280: Miguel Jette - Keeping an Eye on AI

Migüel Jetté is all about AI. In fact, he’s developing a speech-to-text transcription solution that ensures that we’re all understood without bias. I’m tired of having to repeat myself when I ask Siri something, so maybe he can help with that, too. We talked about how he came to AI, and what he hopes to do next.

To get in touch with Migüel, check him out on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/migueljette.

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Nov 08, 202330:15
EP. 279: Brett Harris - the Excited Cybersecurity Officer

EP. 279: Brett Harris - the Excited Cybersecurity Officer

Brett Harris - the Excited Cybersecurity Officer


My guest is cybersecurity officer Brett Harrison. He’s a speaker, too, speaking on cybersecurity topics. Armed with a degree in computer science and a background in decision theory, he now finds himself where he is today.

To get in touch with Brett, his LinkedIn profile is https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettharris.

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Nov 01, 202325:09
EP. 278 - Dr. Adriana Bankston: The Policy Scientist

EP. 278 - Dr. Adriana Bankston: The Policy Scientist

While Dr. Adriana Bankston has a PhD in Biochemistry, Cell and Developmental Biology, her career does not involve being in a lab. In fact, she works on science policy. I’m really interested to find out how she came to her line of work, and how her PhD informs such work.

To get in touch with Dr. Bankston, visit her website at adrianabankston.com.

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Oct 25, 202325:20
EP. 277: Engineering to Law with Jessica Hudak

EP. 277: Engineering to Law with Jessica Hudak

Engineering to Law with Jessica Hudak


Jessica Hudak is an attorney. The guests I interview typically have a technical background. Jessica is no different. How did she end up an attorney? What’s technical about that? More than you may think!

To get in touch with Jessica, her LinkedIn profile is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicahudak

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Oct 18, 202328:28
EP. 276: Angelo Collins is Flying High with the Vertical Flight Society

EP. 276: Angelo Collins is Flying High with the Vertical Flight Society

Angelo Collins is Flying High with the Vertical Flight Society


Angelo Collins is Executive Director of the Vertical Flight Society. What is the Vertical Flight Society? What does one do to prepare to be Executive Director of the Vertical Flight Society? What’s horizonal flight? So many questions, so let’s get to it.

To get in touch with Angelo, his email is acollins@vtol.org.

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Oct 11, 202330:35
EP. 275: Joe Luellen is being his Authentic Self in Quality

EP. 275: Joe Luellen is being his Authentic Self in Quality

Joe Luellen is being his Authentic Self in Quality

Joe Luellen is a quality engineering manager. How’d he get into quality and what keeps him there? Also, what is quality anyway? And why did I ask Joe about being your authentic self anyway? Let’s get to it!

To get in touch with Joe, his LinkedIn profile is https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephluelleniii

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Oct 04, 202325:22
EP. 274 - Jamie McMillan: Speaking up for the Trades

EP. 274 - Jamie McMillan: Speaking up for the Trades

Jamie McMillan: Speaking up for the Trades


Jamie McMillan is an ironworker, speaker, and author. Ironworker, speaker, and author I suspect don’t often appear in the same sentence, so I was curious to find out how she came to each of them. She is also a champion for the trades, and we need more of them!


Learn more about Jamie at kickasscareers.ca

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Sep 27, 202330:14
EP. 273: Eric Chen has a Different Approach to Engineering Management

EP. 273: Eric Chen has a Different Approach to Engineering Management

Eric Chen has a Different Approach to Engineering Management I reached out to Engineering Manager Eric Chen for one reason, but after speaking with him, I decided that he had to be a guest on the podcast. Why? Because he has an approach to Engineering Management that I think more need to hear. And at some point, we got to public speaking questions, too. Get in touch with Eric at cheneric at gmail.com. __ TEACH THE GEEK (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.

Sep 20, 202328:45
EP. 272: Ahmad Burse - a High Performance Coach for Engineers

EP. 272: Ahmad Burse - a High Performance Coach for Engineers

Ahmad Burse is a high performance coach for engineers. How did he come to this line of work? What prepared him for it? What does he do for his clients? So many questions…

To get in touch with Ahmad, visit his LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/burseconsulting

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Sep 13, 202322:58
EP. 271: Dr. Carla Sayan is Engineering all the Systems

EP. 271: Dr. Carla Sayan is Engineering all the Systems

Dr. Carla Sayan works as a Systems Engineering Associate Director. What does that mean? Whenever I have a guest who has a PhD and works in industry, I’m always interested to find out about getting the PhD and how it has impacted their working lives. And since this podcast is about public speaking, we got around to questions about that, too. To get in touch with Dr. Sayan, visit her LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-carla-s-157b386/. __ TEACH THE GEEK (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.

Sep 06, 202327:04
EP 270: Sandra LaPlante - an engineer making tutoring accessible to children

EP 270: Sandra LaPlante - an engineer making tutoring accessible to children

Sandra LaPlante - an engineer making tutoring accessible to children

Today my guest is Sandra LaPlante. She’s the founder of Papaya, providing tutors for students at affordable prices. Her career didn’t start there, though. She consulted for years before founding Papaya. I’m interested to learn her motivation for starting Papaya, the ways in which Engineering has benefited her career, and how speaking factors into it all.

To get in touch with Sandra, her Twitter handle is @PapayaTutor.

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Aug 30, 202333:16
EP. 269: Melodi McNeil - from pharmacy to regulatory

EP. 269: Melodi McNeil - from pharmacy to regulatory

Melodi McNeil - from pharmacy to regulatory

Melodi McNeil’s title is Director of Regulatory Policy and Intelligence. I didn’t know what that meant, but I got the answer! You know what I thought was really interesting about Melodi? She studied Pharmacy in school. How does one go from Pharmacy to Intelligence? One other thing: she has worked in both government and private industry. Any difference between both? Definitely a great conversation!

Get in touch with Melodi on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/melodi-mcneil.

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Aug 23, 202325:49
EP. 268: Janice Litvin - from Computer Programmer to Burnout Speaker

EP. 268: Janice Litvin - from Computer Programmer to Burnout Speaker

Janice Litvin - from Computer Programmer to Burnout Speaker Janice Litvin works with companies to help employees manage burnout. She’s a speaker and author, too. Her book, Banish Burnout Toolkit, helps readers better handle stressors. How did a math major end up a burnout expert? Let’s dive in to find out. __ TEACH THE GEEK (teachthegeek.com)

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Aug 16, 202329:31
EP. 267 - Tom Schwab: Podcasting to Improve Speaking Skills

EP. 267 - Tom Schwab: Podcasting to Improve Speaking Skills

Tom Schwab: Podcasting to Improve Speaking Skills Tom Schwab, a return guest, is the founder of Interview Valet, helping people get guest spots on podcasts. Do you ever think about being a guest on podcasts? It can be a great way to practice your public speaking. In fact, I wrote on the subject. Why not do a podcast episode about it? And if there’s going to be a podcast episode, Tom is the ideal guest to have. Want to learn more about Interview Valet and get free resources? interviewvalet.com/geek is the place to go! __ TEACH THE GEEK (teachthegeek.com) Subscribe and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and YouTube Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips.

Aug 09, 202333:20
EP. 266: Matthew Posner, what's Optoelectronics?

EP. 266: Matthew Posner, what's Optoelectronics?

Matthew Posner, what's Optoelectronics?


Matthew Posner is a workforce and photonics education director. What does that mean? Beats me, but you’ll find out. He wasn’t always in learning and development, though. He has a PhD in Optoelectronics and worked as a scientist. How does a scientist end up in learning and development? I’m curious to find out!


Connect with Matthew on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewposner/.

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Aug 02, 202327:24
EP. 265: Julie C. Henry is the Animal-Loving Leadership Speaker

EP. 265: Julie C. Henry is the Animal-Loving Leadership Speaker

Julie C. Henry is the Animal-Loving Leadership Speaker


I heard Julie Henry speak on another podcast, and when I found out she studied zoology, I knew I had to have her as a guest. She worked at zoos and aquariums for years before embarking on a path as a speaker and author. Her topic of choice: leadership. Learn more about her time with the animals, her transition to speaking, and the lessons she has learned along the way.


To get in touch with Julie, her IG handle is @juliechenry.

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Jul 26, 202330:03
EP. 264: Lucy Shen - the Cosplaying Developer Advocate

EP. 264: Lucy Shen - the Cosplaying Developer Advocate

Lucy Shen - the Cosplaying Developer Advocate Lucy Shen is a developer advocate. What does that mean? No clue, but she filled me in on that. She was an engineer at one point, too. I learned she’s also into cosplay; she shared how she got into it. She’s a musician, too. What does she not do? She’s making me feel lazy! Find Lucy on Twitter @spooleans. __ TEACH THE GEEK (teachthegeek.com) Subscribe and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and YouTube Follow @teachthegeek (Twitter) and @_teachthegeek_ (IG) Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips.

Jul 19, 202330:43
EP. 263: Dr. Sam Jones - from Biomedical Scientist to Science Communicator

EP. 263: Dr. Sam Jones - from Biomedical Scientist to Science Communicator

Dr. Sam Jones is all about science communication. In addition to being a freelance science journalist, she’s the producer and co-host of the Tiny Matters podcast, a podcast that answers many of life’s questions. She didn’t start off in science communication, though. She once was a biomedical scientist. What prompted the switch to science communication? Let’s find out!


You can get in touch with Sam at sjoneswriting.com.

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Jul 12, 202331:31
EP. 262: Ruth King - the Wealth-Building Chemical Engineer

EP. 262: Ruth King - the Wealth-Building Chemical Engineer

Ruth King - the Wealth-Building Chemical Engineer


Ruth King helps businesses stay profitable and build wealth. I’m curious to find out how she does that. I’m also interested to find out how someone who studied Chemical Engineering got into this field. Doesn’t seem like a straight line. She’s also an author; what are her books about? She seems to do a lot of things that aren’t typical, so let’s just get into it.


To get in touch with Ruth, visit http://ruthking.info.

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Jul 05, 202328:10
EP. 261: Sandro Perruzza is the Statistically Significant CEO

EP. 261: Sandro Perruzza is the Statistically Significant CEO

Sandro Perruzza is the CEO of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE). I doubt his first job was as a CEO, though. He had to work through a few jobs to get to where he is now. Plus, I think he’s the first guest I’ve had on the channel to have majored in Statistics in school. I still forget what the p-value actually means and the difference between a type I error and a type II error. I’m unsure he’ll be able to clear that up for me, but at least we can cover his career journey and public speaking.

Want to get in touch with Sandro? Find him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandroperruzza.


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Jun 28, 202330:23
EP. 260: Alastair McDermott is the Recognized Authority in Marketing

EP. 260: Alastair McDermott is the Recognized Authority in Marketing

Alastair McDermott is the Recognized Authority in Marketing

Alastair McDermott is the host of the Recognized Authority podcast and a marketing consultant. But would you believe that he used to be a software developer? He event went to school for software development. I’m interested to know how he made the transition to marketing from software development, the goal of his podcast, and the ways in which public speaking has benefited his work life.

Check out Alastair’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@TheRecognizedAuthority. The podcast is at https://therecognizedauthority.com/podcast/.

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Jun 21, 202328:05
EP. 259 - Pal Mann: from the battlefield to the boardroom

EP. 259 - Pal Mann: from the battlefield to the boardroom

Pal Mann: from the battlefield to the boardroom


Pal Mann is the CEO of Engineers Nova Scotia and has had a decorated career in the Canadian government. We chatted about what work he did while in Department of National Defense, what led him to Engineers Nova Scotia, and how public speaking has benefited him thus far.

Want to get in touch with Pal? Find him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dharminderpal-singh-mann-cd-fcsse-p-eng-icd-d-50b523a

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Jun 14, 202329:45
EP. 258: Dr. Amy Beaird - engineering resources for deserving businesses

EP. 258: Dr. Amy Beaird - engineering resources for deserving businesses

Dr. Amy Beaird - engineering resources for deserving businesses


In a nutshell, Dr. Amy Beaird works with companies to get them the resources they need to be successful. This wasn’t what she dreamed of doing when she was younger, so we delve into what got her into this line of work, especially as someone with a couple of Engineering degrees.


Want to get in touch with Dr. Beaird? Do so at https://www.linkedin.com/in/abeaird


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Jun 07, 202329:11
EP. 257: ASEE's Dr. Jacqueline El-Sayed's journey to the top

EP. 257: ASEE's Dr. Jacqueline El-Sayed's journey to the top

ASEE's Dr. Jacqueline El-Sayed's journey to the top


Dr. Jacqueline El-Sayed is the CEO of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). For years before that, though, she was a professor and administrator. Tune in to learn about her interest in Engineering, her years in academia, and her plans for ASEE.

To get in touch with Dr. El-Sayed, her email is j.elsayed@asee.org.


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May 31, 202329:46
EP. 256: Nancy Post - from Computer Science to Business

EP. 256: Nancy Post - from Computer Science to Business

Nancy Post - from Computer Science to Business


Nancy Post is the VP of Embedded Software and Solutions. What does that mean? I have no idea. She certainly answered that question for me (if she couldn’t, that might have been a problem). We also chatted about her roots and how she got to where she is today. And we covered public speaking, too.

To get in touch with Nancy, find her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-post


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May 24, 202334:02
EP. 255: Nancy Servigna - This Chemical Engineer Means Business!

EP. 255: Nancy Servigna - This Chemical Engineer Means Business!

Nancy Servigna: This Chemical Engineer Means Business!

Nancy Servigna is a customer order fulfillment manager. What does that mean? I certainly didn't know, but it wa revealed during our interview, which also covered her coming to the US as an adult, switching from engineering to business, and being a yoga instructor. Quite the life! To get in touch with Nancy, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyservigna.


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May 17, 202331:33
EP. 254: Jaime Swindell - The Electrical Engineering Trainer

EP. 254: Jaime Swindell - The Electrical Engineering Trainer

Jaime Swindell: The Electrical Engineering Trainer


Jaime got a degree in Electrical Engineering, but eventually decided to embark on another path as a trainer. No push ups or squats involved in this training, though. Tune in to the episode to hear about his transition to the work he does now and how public speaking has factored into it.

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May 10, 202334:11
EP. 253: Janee Smith - from Biology to Software Engineering

EP. 253: Janee Smith - from Biology to Software Engineering

Janee Smith - from Biology to Software Engineering


Jenee Smith is a software engineer. She has a degree in Biology. How does a person with a degree in Biology become a software engineer? I’m quite curious to find out. I can’t believe that was always the plan, but of course I could be wrong. When she started the biology degree, what was the plan? When did she realize that software engineering was where she wanted to go? How difficult was it to convince a company to hire a biology grad for a software engineering role? So many questions, so let’s get to it!

To get in touch with Jenee, visit https://github.com/jeneesmith1.

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May 03, 202327:05
EP. 252 - Software engineer Aaron Shepard: public speaking and slapping Chris Rock
Apr 26, 202328:02
EP. 251 - Punith Upadhya: Materials engineer and podcast host

EP. 251 - Punith Upadhya: Materials engineer and podcast host

Punith Upadhya works as a design assurance engineer and is co-host of the It’s a Material World podcast. He also helps Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) graduates land their dream jobs (or at least land a job). We chatted about his interest in MSE, what design assurance entails, and the motivation to help people get jobs.


You can find Punith on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/punithupadhya/.


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Apr 19, 202330:00