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

Renaud Adams: Mining Leadership through Communication

Renaud Adams is a mining industry leader with more than 30 years of global operational and executive experience across the Americas. Throughout his career, Renaud has led major organizations, helping guide strategic growth, operational performance, and major company transformations. In this episode, we discuss the communication challenges between technical and nontechnical stakeholders, how engineers and technical professionals can present more effectively to mixed audiences, and why storytelling and communication skills are critical for leadership success in highly technical industries.

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Angelo Mazzocco: Speaking Beyond the Technical Audience

Angelo Mazzocco, President of Mazzocco Consulting LLC, has built a career that includes leading technology organizations as a CIO, president, and advisor across several companies. He has also served as an adjunct faculty member and has earned numerous awards for innovation, leadership, and service. In this episode, Angelo shares how communication breaks down between technical and nontechnical stakeholders and what leaders can do to bridge that gap.

To learn more about Angelo, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelomazzocco/

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Naomi Lenane: Fixing the Tech-Business Disconnect

Today’s guest, Naomi Lenane, is a results-driven CIO known for aligning technology with business needs. We’ll discuss why communication between technical teams and non‑technical leaders so often falters, and what those gaps cost an organization. We’ll also dive into how misconceptions about engineering and IT shape decisions at the highest levels, and what leaders can do to build teams that communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact.

To learn more about Naomi, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-rapoza-lenane-0477302/

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In this solo episode, I talk about my experience with Toastmasters and how it shaped how I view public speaking. For technical professionals who speak to decision makers, this episode was made with you in mind.

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Raffi Krikorian: Translating Tech for Better Business Outcomes

CTO Raffi Krikorian is a technology leader who has worked at the highest levels and, among other things, helped to launch the first self-driving fleet in the United States. In this conversation, we explore why communication breaks down between technical and nontechnical teams, the misconceptions that shape business decisions, and the real impact poor communication can have on outcomes.

To learn more about Raffi, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/rkrikorian/

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Uma Subramanian: Bridging the Technical Talent Communication Gap

Uma Subramanian is founder of The Limitless Leaders, where she’s redefining how leadership is developed for the modern world of work. From scaling a global developer community to 37,000 members in just five months and leading developer success, she’s seen firsthand how technical talent can thrive or stall based on how well they communicate their value. In this episode, we explore why even top technical professionals struggle to connect with nontechnical audiences and how mastering communication, visibility, and influence can transform careers.

To learn more about Uma, visit http://linkedin.com/in/uma-subramanian-limitless .

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Antonio Taylor: Turning Tech Talk into Business Value

Most organizations don’t have a technology problem; they have an ownership problem. Today’s guest, Antonio Taylor, has spent more than 26 years in IT and executive leadership helping companies confront exactly that. He’s worked with organizations navigating growth, risk, and transformation, bringing executive-level clarity to technology decisions without adding unnecessary complexity or headcount. In this episode, we explore how technical professionals can communicate more effectively with nontechnical stakeholders to drive clearer decisions, stronger alignment, and better business outcomes.

To learn more about Antonio, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniodtaylor/

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Antonio Taylor: Turning Tech Talk into Business Value

Most organizations don’t have a technology problem; they have an ownership problem. Today’s guest, Antonio Taylor, has spent more than 26 years in IT and executive leadership helping companies confront exactly that. He’s worked with organizations navigating growth, risk, and transformation, bringing executive-level clarity to technology decisions without adding unnecessary complexity or headcount. In this episode, we explore how technical professionals can communicate more effectively with nontechnical stakeholders to drive clearer decisions, stronger alignment, and better business outcomes.

To learn more about Antonio, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniodtaylor/

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Antonio Taylor: Turning Tech Talk into Business Value

Most organizations don’t have a technology problem; they have an ownership problem. Today’s guest, Antonio Taylor, has spent more than 26 years in IT and executive leadership helping companies confront exactly that. He’s worked with organizations navigating growth, risk, and transformation, bringing executive-level clarity to technology decisions without adding unnecessary complexity or headcount. In this episode, we explore how technical professionals can communicate more effectively with nontechnical stakeholders to drive clearer decisions, stronger alignment, and better business outcomes.

To learn more about Antonio, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniodtaylor/

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Antonio Taylor: Turning Tech Talk into Business Value

Most organizations don’t have a technology problem; they have an ownership problem. Today’s guest, Antonio Taylor, has spent more than 26 years in IT and executive leadership helping companies confront exactly that. He’s worked with organizations navigating growth, risk, and transformation, bringing executive-level clarity to technology decisions without adding unnecessary complexity or headcount. In this episode, we explore how technical professionals can communicate more effectively with nontechnical stakeholders to drive clearer decisions, stronger alignment, and better business outcomes.

To learn more about Antonio, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniodtaylor/

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