The Communication Gap Brilliant Minds Need to be Aware OfI attended the SPI Optics + Photonics conference and notice some things that perhaps don't affect a technical audience, but will affect a non-technical one. I laid out 3 challenges that technical presenters must overcome to effectively communicate with a non-technical audience. Do you agree with the challenges? Let me know in the comments!

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Dr. Stella Lee: Paradoxical Learning

Dr. Stella Lee is founder of Paradox Learning, a consultancy that partners with clients to develop initiatives in digital learning transformation, AI integration, and workforce capability development. I’m curious to learn more about how she came to founding her consultancy, the work she did along the way to get her there, and how she works with clients. I’m sure public speaking will come up, too.

To get in touch with Stella, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellal/.

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Frank DiBartolomeo - From Military to Speaking

Frank DiBartolomeo is the founder of DiBartolomeo Consulting International (DCI) and host of the Successful Speaking for Technical Professionals podcast. After years in the armed forces and working in engineering roles, he started his firm to help technical professionals with their public speaking skills. I’m curious to learn more about his evolution from officer to engineer to found and podcast host.

To get in touch with Frank, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankdibartolomeo.

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Cartis Best: Non-Impulsive Leadership

Cartis Best is the director of Impulse Leadership LLC, working with clients to develop strategies to lead, especially in uncertain times. I’m curious to find out more about his journey, namely how his Engineering background benefited him in what he does now, how his clients work with him, and how speaking figures into it all.

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In this solo episode, I talk about the genesis of Teach the Geek, starting from my days working as an engineer to where Teach the Geek is today, working with organizations to help their technical staff communicate more effectively with non-technical audiences.

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Working with technical professionals so they can present more effectively, especially in front of non-technical audiences.

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Sig Muller - The World's Best

Sig Muller, founder of Be the World’s Best, offers keynote speaking, executive coaching and team workshops to help people find their focus, remove barriers, and spark their greatness. I’m curious to learn how his Engineering background shaped his career path, what made him decide to found Be the World’s Best, and everything in between.

To get in touch with Sig, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/sigmuller/.

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Michelle Doerr - Wildlife Biologist and Ecopsychologist

Michelle Doerr is president of Anavah Consulting. With a background as a wildlife biologist and experience in ecopsychology, she designs workshops and coaching that foster healing, growth, and a culture of thriving. I’m keen to learn more about the motivation to found her consultancy, the works he does with clients, and the ways that speaking has benefited her.

To get in touch with Michelle, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleldoerr/

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Derek Crager: The Pocket Mentor

Derek Crager is the founder of Practical Ai and creator of Pocket Mentor, a voice-based AI that teaches, troubleshoots, and trains your team through a simple phone call. I’m curious to learn more about the motivation to start Practical AI. From what I’ve learned about Derek so far, like myself, he’s an advocate for effective communication. I’m keen to find out where that interest came from, too.

To get in touch with Derek, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/amazonleadership/

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Gabriela Coe: Engineer and Podcaster

Gabriela Coe is an engineer, podcaster. Her podcast, Keys to the Future, is about her interviews with STEM professionals to learn more about their STEM journeys. I’m keen to learn more about how she ended up in her current field, why she started her podcast, and how being an effective communicator has worked for her along the way.

To get in touch with Gabriela, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriela-coe.

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Karen Roth: Innovation and Diversity Advocate

Karen Roth is a nationally recognized leader in defense innovation and technology strategy. With deep expertise in STEM, partnership building, and strategic planning, she brings a passion for accelerating innovation and empowering diverse talent in tech. I’m keen to learn more about how she ended up in her current field, how she came to advocating for innovation and talent in tech, and how being an effective communicator has worked for her along the way.

To get in touch with Karen, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-roth-swe.

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