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What if the key to powerful communication started with a better understanding of numbers?

In this episode of Speaking With Confidence, Tim sits down with Dr. Craig "Dell" Hane—math innovator, NASCAR engineer, and education reformer—to explore how practical math isn't just about numbers... it's about building confidence, developing communication skills, and unlocking real-world opportunities.

Dr. Hane's story begins with a near-failure in high school algebra—and a principal who told him he’d never go to college. But thanks to a few great teachers and a belief in his own potential, Craig earned a PhD in algebraic number theory, launched a career of innovation, and created a revolutionary approach to math education.

From developing racing technologies for legends like Dale Earnhardt to founding a self-paced math program that teaches real-world skills in weeks, Dr. Hane shows us how effective communication—even through something as simple as a scientific calculator—can change lives.

You’ll hear how:

• Practical math builds powerful communication and soft skills
• Technology like the HP-35 calculator changed the game (and still does!)
• Math anxiety can be overcome with confidence and the right method
• Storytelling and belief systems shape how we learn and lead
• Public education might be failing students—and what we can do about it

This conversation isn’t just about math. It’s about personal development, interpersonal skills, and becoming a more powerful communicator by mastering something many people fear. And if you’ve ever doubted your abilities in math—or anywhere else—Dr. Hane's story will inspire you to rethink what's possible. 

Resources & Links 

Grab Dr. Hane’s free book, How and Why Public School Math is Destroying the USA: CraigHane.com 

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