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

Ramesh Songukrishnasamy: Communication Gaps that Stall Progress

CTO Ramesh Songukrishnasamy and I explore how communication gaps, not technical gaps, slow down projects, derail decisions, and limit career growth for technical professionals. As a transformational leader who has driven major technology transformations, built high-performing teams, and delivered millions in new product revenue, he shares what communication behaviors signal readiness for greater responsibility and what technical professionals often misunderstand about nontechnical audiences. We also dig into what organizations can do to help their technical staff communicate more clearly and the first step individuals can take to improve their speaking skills.

To learn more about Ramesh, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/rameshrs/.

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Robert Blumofe: a CTO on Technical Influence

CTO Robert Blumofe oversees areas like edge computing, zero trust, 5G, and IoT, while working closely with customers and internal leaders on digital transformation. In this conversation, we will explore how technical professionals can better communicate with nontechnical audiences, why technical excellence alone is not enough to influence outcomes, and what organizations can do to close that gap.

To learn more about Robert, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-blumofe-258233/.

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Brandon Berg: Making R&D Ideas Influential

Brandon Berg is an R&D Sr. VP. In this episode, we explore how technical leaders can communicate complex ideas clearly to nontechnical audiences. We’ll chat about strategies for aligning innovation with organizational goals, coaching teams to present effectively, and influencing stakeholders to support R&D priorities. You’ll also gain insights on building trust, driving adoption, and making technical work accessible and impactful.

To learn more about Brandon, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-berg/

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Dr. Adam Link: Communication Builds Technical Trust

In this episode of Teach the Geek Interviews, I speak with engineering manager Dr. Adam Link about why communication becomes a leadership requirement for technical professionals. We discuss what breaks down when engineers struggle to explain their work to nontechnical stakeholders and how those breakdowns affect trust, alignment, and business outcomes. The conversation also explores what managers look for in engineers ready for more influence and practical habits that help technical ideas land with the right audience.

To learn more about Dr. Link, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamlink/

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Ohad Parush - When Technical Communication Becomes Leadership

Ohad Parush is a Chief R&D Officer here to talk with me about technical professionals communicating with nontechnical audiences from the perspective of a technical leader. We will discuss why communication becomes a leadership requirement, how breakdowns impact the business, and what separates technical experts from technical leaders.

To learn more about Ohad, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/ohadparush/

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Speaking from a President's View with Cash Mahesh

Cash Mahesh is a President with a proven track record of accelerating global business growth through strategic initiatives. With an engineering background, I wanted to discuss with Cash how, as a president, he views the effectiveness of technical employees communicating with nontechnical audiences. With his technical background, I’m sure he’ll have valuable insights.

To learn more about Cash, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakashmahesh/

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Turning Technical Complexity into Clarity with Yanik Berube

Yanik Berube is a VP Engineering with a passion for leadership, technology, and the people and teams who build these technologies. I wanted to talk to Yanik about the challenges translating complexity into clear and actionable insights. We explored lessons that any technical leader can apply to improve clarity, influence, and impact across their organization.

To learn more about Yanik, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanikberube/

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3 Presentation Skills I Wish I Had Learned Earlier

If you want to give better presentations, this video will help you avoid the mistakes I made early in my career. I share three presentation skills that would have saved me time, stress, and confusion. These tips will help you speak with clarity, keep your audience engaged, and deliver your message with confidence.

Whether you are a technical professional, a new speaker, or someone who wants to level up your communication skills, this video breaks down simple strategies you can use right away.

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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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Dr. Ruth Jones - Physicist and STEM Advocate

Dr. Ruth Jones has over 25 years in the Aerospace Industry, skilled in Mishap Investigation, Optical Physics, and Engineering Management. She’s also founded It’s All About MEI, LLC, delivering speeches on topics like leadership, career development, and mindset. I’m curious to learn more about her founding It’s All About MEI, her journey to get to where she is now, and how a Physics major embraced public speaking.

To learn more about Dr. Jones, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/drruthjones/

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John Congdon: the PHP Architect

John Congdon is a web programmer specializing in e-commerce and database administration. He is also the CEO of PHP Architect, a force in the PHP space, publishing a monthly magazine, books, training, and hosting conferences. I’m curious to learn more about his motivation to start his own enterprise, working in the PHP space, and the ways in which speaking has benefited him.

To learn more about John, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncongdon/

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