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

EP. 384: Why Brilliant Engineers Give Boring Presentations and How to Fix it


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Why Brilliant Engineers Give Boring Presentations and How to Fix it


Brilliant engineers often struggle to give presentations that are clear, engaging, and understandable — especially for nontechnical audiences. In this episode of Teach the Geek, I explain why technical professionals stumble in front of an audience and share practical tips to fix it:


✅ Avoid the curse of knowledge


✅ Use slides to support, not replace you


✅ Let go of perfection and connect


✅ Focus on what the audience cares about



If you lead technical teams or want to communicate your ideas more effectively, this episode is for you.


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