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Shubham Gupta: The Analytical Speaker

Shubham Gupta is an analytics and business intelligence leader who, as part of his work, communicates analytics and AI insights to non-technical audiences. He’s worked in a number of industries, including telecom, healthcare, and insurance. I’m curious to learn more about why he chose his field of expertise, and why speaking to non-technical audiences became of importance to him.

To get in touch with Shubham, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/shubham-gupta-hbs.

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Marcia Alvarado: The Alvarado Experience

Marcia Alvarado is an engineer, speaker, and founder of the Alvarado Experience. She worked as a structural engineer for years and now has her consultancy, working with clients on leadership coaching, marketing strategy, and image consulting. How did an engineer end up doing this type of work? Let’s find out.

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Bob Miller - The Memory Expert

Ever forget someone’s name right after they say it? You’re not alone—and today we’re talking with memory expert Bob Miller about why that happens and what to do about it.

If you’re in a technical field and remembering names or small details isn’t your strong suit, this episode is for you. We’re sharing practical tips to help you connect better—whether you’re at a networking event, giving a presentation, or explaining something complex to someone outside your field.

It’s all about making memory work for you.

To get in touch with Bob, visit http://memorymagic.info.

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Chris Whaley: Engineering to HR?

Chris Whaley is the founder of Escape to Expand, working with teams on topics like resilience, conflict management, and teamwork. He worked in the HR field for years before founding his consultancy. How did a guy that studied Aerospace and Industrial Engineering end up in HR? I’m keen to find out, as well as learn more about his current work.

To get in touch with Chris, visit https://escapetoexpand.com/.

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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/.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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!

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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.

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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/.

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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/

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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.

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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/.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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!

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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/.

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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!

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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.

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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/.

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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.

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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. __

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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!

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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.

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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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The Compassionate Geek: Don Crawley Giving Tips on Starting a Speaking Business

Don Crawley, founder of The Compassionate Geek, specializes in teaching IT professionals how to enhance customer service by blending technical expertise with empathy and effective communication skills. For those looking to start a speaking business or build a career as a professional speaker, Don offers valuable insights on how to monetize your speaking skills, set prices, and develop a successful brand. If you’re wondering how to structure your public speaking business, what services to offer, or how to price them effectively, Don has the answers.

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Dr. Rebecca Heiss: the No Stress Professional Speaker

Dr. Rebecca Heiss is an evolutionary biologist, stress expert, author, and speaker. 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 she has to say.

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Leslie Martinich: From Computer Science to Keynote Speaking

Leslie Martinich is a computer scientist turned keynote speaker, helping organizations build more engaged leaders and obtain peak performance. The idea of building a speaker business sounds great, but how to do it is an even greater question. More 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 get some answers.

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Jule Kim: Math to Life Coach?

Jule studied math in college. She even did a year of law school. None of it stuck with her, though. She now works as a life coach. Our conversation was quite different than any I've had on this platform. I didn't even ask her any speaking questions! The questions I asked her came with insightful answers, though. Tune in to this episode if you're currently doing something and think that you have to continue doing it. Learn from Jule's story. Plus, I reveal some things about my journey that I haven't spoken about until now. What a great episode!

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Sheila Buswell: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Sheila Buswell is an engineer, founder, and author. With degrees in Mechanical and Biomedical Engineer, she co-founded Buswell Biomedical, with the company’s first product being the Upward Mobility, a device that helps people walk and transition from sitting to standing. She’s also author of the book “Is this Seat for Me? Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Everyday Life and Business.” Let’s get into why she chose to study Engineering, the motivation for founding her company, and the reason behind writing her book. We’ll get into public speaking, too.

To get in touch with Sheila, you can find her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilabuswellbiomedical/.

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Dr. Michaela Musilova: An Outer Space Speaker and Author

Dr. Michaela Musilova is an astrobiologist, speaker, analog astronaut, and author. I know what speaker and author mean. No clue what astrobiologist and analog astronaut mean, though! I’m looking forward to hearing more about her journey to where she is today, how speaking has benefited her, and everything in between. Let’s get to it!

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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 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 Stephen has to say.

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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.

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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 technical person who has thought about becoming a paid speaker? If so, this is the place to be.

To get in touch with Jane, visit http://speakerlauncher.com

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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 world. Discover how Dorsey transitioned into becoming a professional speaker, chose her speaking topic, markets herself, and secures speaking engagements.

Discover how to become a professional speaker and gain insights into the world of public speaking from a unique perspective. If you're interested in becoming a keynote speaker, this episode is a must-watch! To get in touch with Dorsey, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorseystandish. 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.

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 uncover the secrets behind her success and learn valuable public speaking tips for technical professionals. Whether you're looking to improve your technical communication skills or master the art of giving better technical presentations, Ruba's insights are invaluable. Let’s dive in! To get in touch with Ruba, her LinkedIn is https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruba-sarris-sawaya-5639332/. __ 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

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 career, and everything in between.

To get in touch with Varshi, you can find her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/varshigupta. __ 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

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 becoming a successful speaker, you're in the right place. Avish addresses burning questions such as securing speaking engagements, pricing strategies, and transitioning to a full-time speaking career. Join us as we uncover Avish's journey and glean valuable insights for aspiring speakers.

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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 you make the jump to full time speaker? So many questions, so let’s see what Tony has to say.

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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 full time speaker? So many questions, so let’s see what Chris has to say.

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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.

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