Communication Mechanics: A Podcast for Engineers

Speaking with Confidence: How Engineers can Master High Stakes Communication


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In this episode Dr. Jill Fennell has a conversation with Kathryn Woods about the principles of confident communication in high stakes scenarios, sharing important strategies for giving effective presentations and forming positive public speaking habits. 


Notes and Timestamps:

  • 00:43 - Introduction and Guest
  • 01:14 - Transition from SLP to Coaching Professionals in Public Speaking
  • 02:34 - How personal experience influences teaching
  • 04:31 - Background in SLP and the Science of Communication Confidence
  • 08:04 - Physical reaction to nerves and public speaking
  • 11:57 - Strategies for staying calm during high stakes speaking situations
  • 14:40 - Voice, Tone and Pacing in presentations
  • 24:31 - Presentation habits that undermine confidence and correcting them
  • 31:43 - Making improvements to long term struggles
  • 40:36 - Final Tips and Notes 

A transcript of this episode is available here

Episode edited by Lee Hibbard.

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