Are you tired of watching other people command the room while you struggle to connect with your audience?

What if I told you that every presenter you've ever admired—from seasoned CEOs to award-winning speakers—felt the exact same nervousness you do before taking the stage?

Welcome to Tech Fluency, the communications podcast for technical professionals and entrepreneurs. I'm your host, Monroe Boden, and in today's episode, we're shattering the biggest myth in public speaking: that great presenters are born with some magical presenting gene.

The truth is, after decades of presentations—from intimate boardroom pitches to packed auditoriums, from friendly audiences to outright hostile crowds—I've discovered that the difference between speakers who persuade and those who fall flat isn't natural talent.

It comes down to three fundamental secrets about human psychology that anyone can learn and apply. You'll discover why nervousness is actually your secret weapon, how to guide people to your conclusions without pushing them, and why authenticity beats perfection every single time.

Ready to unlock the psychology of persuasive communication? Let's dive in.

Don't forget to grab your free copy of "Getting Over the Fear"—my comprehensive guide to conquering presentation anxiety and showing up with unshakeable confidence. You can download it here: monroe-bodden.kit.com/gotf. It's packed with the same strategies I've used personally and taught to speakers who've transformed their careers through powerful presentations.

 It's packed with the same strategies I've used personally and taught to speakers who've transformed their careers through powerful presentations.

Technical skills aren't enough. We discuss how effectively communicating brilliant solutions grows our business and advances our careers. People judge our expertise by how well we explain it. Discover essential IT communication tips.

Welcome to Tech Fluency: Bridging the Communication Gap. A podcast to help tech professionals and entrepreneurs become confident communicators.