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

Teach the Geek helps engineers, scientists, and technical professionals speak clearly, confidently, and persuasively. Each episode provides actionable tips for public speaking, technical presentations, and communicating complex ideas to non-technical audiences. Learn how to prepare slides, tell stories with data, handle Q&A sessions, and improve your professional presence. Perfect for STEM professionals, researchers, and anyone who needs to present technical content with impact.

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00:30:39

EP. 381: Dr. Harold Lee III on life in corporate,...

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2025/10/15

Dr. Harold Lee III on life in corporate, founding a consultancy, and giving technical presentationsDr. Harold Lee III is the founder of the Preferred Thinking Group, a consultancy that provides services such as soft skill development, career readiness training, and project management. I’m curious to learn more about his work in corporate, his motivation to start the Preferred Thinking Group, and the ways in which becoming an effective communicator has benefited him. To learn more about Dr. Lee,

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00:30:28

EP. 380: Jenn Stevens on Working with Technical...

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2025/10/08

Jenn Stevens on Working with Technical Professionals on their Communication SkillsJenn Stevens is the founder of Presence Coaching & Consulting, working with growing tech companies on the human side of technical problems. She has spent her career helping leaders discover that their biggest challenges aren't technical but are about communication, leadership, and navigating organizational complexity. I’m keen to learn how an organizational development consultant became the go-to person for

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00:27:03

EP. 379: Jacques the Party Scientist is Bringing Joy...

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2025/10/01

Jacques the Party Scientist is Bringing Joy to the WorldJacques The Party Scientist ditched his career in pharmacology to, among other things, develop the Joy Bootcamp, the first joy-based leadership retreat. We chatted about his corporate life in Medical Devices (something we have in common), his transition to self-employment, and the ways in which he uses speaking to spread his message of joy.To learn more about the Party Scientist and Jacques, visit https://thepartyscientist.com/__TEACH THE GEEK

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00:31:10

EP. 378: Darnell Dixon on STEM Advocacy, Being a...

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2025/09/24

Darnell Dixon on STEM Advocacy, Being a Manager, and Technical SpeakingDarnell Dixon is an engineer and STEM advocate, working with local schools and organizations to inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists. I’m keen to learn more about his journey in Engineering, his advocacy efforts, and the ways in which speaking has impacted him. To get in touch with Darnell, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrdixon/__TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit

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00:26:31

EP. 377 - Engineer Kim Burton on being a Pilot,...

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2025/09/17

Engineer Kim Burton on being a Pilot, Giving Presentations, and Managing OthersKim Burton is a director of project engineering. She’s a pilot, too. I’m curious to learn more about where her interest in Engineering came from, her work in industry, and how speaking has benefited her work life. To get in touch with Kim, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-burton-2898b9a/. You can also find her on IG and X @kimengineers.__TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit

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00:29:31

EP 376: Melanie Myles - Engineer Turned Coach: Master...

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2025/09/10

Melanie Myles - Engineer Turned Coach: Master Career Growth & Public Speaking in STEMMelanie Myles is founder of Arctic Butterfly Coaching and Consulting. She helps women in STEM take control of their careers via the GRACE framework. I’m keen to learn how an engineer got into coaching, her life industry, and the ways in which speaking has worked for her so far. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How Melanie leveraged her mechanical engineering background to start a coaching businessThe difference

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00:31:59

EP. 375 - Dr. Barbara Oakley: From Military to...

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2025/09/03

Dr. Barbara Oakley: From Military to Engineering, Learning, Altruism & Public Speaking InsightsToday my guest is Dr. Barbara Oakley, a distinguished professor of Engineering. She didn’t start there, though. She spent time in the military before embarking on a career in industry, which ultimately led her to academia. I’m curious to learn more about learning Russian, going back to school to study Engineering, the "pathologies of altruism", and the ways in which speaking has benefited her. To get

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00:31:05

EP. 374 - Caroline Dunn: From Engineer to YouTuber

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2025/08/27

Caroline Dunn: From Engineer to YouTuberCaroline Dunn is a YouTube creator and author. In her corporate life, she started in engineering and transitioned to marketing before pursuing her current endeavors. I’m curious to find out more about her previous work life, the change to creator, and the ways that her past has prepared her for what she does now. To get in touch with Caroline, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinedunn/__TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.comPrefer video? Visit

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00:11:40

EP. 373 - The Communication Gap Brilliant Minds Need...

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2025/08/20

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!__TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.comGet

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00:31:58

EP. 372 - Dr. Stella Lee: Paradoxical Learning

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2025/08/13

Dr. Stella Lee: Paradoxical LearningDr. 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

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00:28:49

EP. 371: Frank DiBartolomeo - From Military to Speaking

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2025/08/06

Frank DiBartolomeo - From Military to SpeakingFrank 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

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00:29:19

EP. 370 - Cartis Best: Non-Impulsive Leadership

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2025/07/30

Cartis Best: Non-Impulsive LeadershipCartis 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.To get in touch with Cartis, visit http://cartisbest.com__TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit

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00:12:23

EP. 369 - The Teach the Geek Story

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2025/07/23

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. __TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com)Working with technical professionals so they can present more effectively, especially in front of non-technical audiences. Get public speaking tips at http://teachthegeek.com/tips.

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00:28:07

EP 368: Sig Muller - The World's Best

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2025/07/16

Sig Muller - The World's BestSig 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/.__TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit

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00:27:41

EP. 367: Michelle Doerr - Wildlife Biologist and...

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2025/07/09

Michelle Doerr - Wildlife Biologist and EcopsychologistMichelle 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

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00:28:27

EP. 366 - Derek Crager: The Pocket Mentor

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2025/07/02

Derek Crager: The Pocket MentorDerek 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

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00:25:24

EP. 365 - Gabriela Coe: Engineer and Podcaster

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2025/06/25

Gabriela Coe: Engineer and PodcasterGabriela 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.--TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video

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00:28:35

EP. 364 - Karen Roth: Innovation and Diversity Advocate

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2025/06/18

Karen Roth: Innovation and Diversity AdvocateKaren 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

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00:29:38

EP. 363 - Chaitali Narla: Founder, CTO and Coach

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2025/06/11

Chaitali Narla: Founder, CTO and CoachChaitali Narla is a founder, CTO and coach. Speaking with those who leave corporate to start their own thing is always a treat, so I’m keen to learn more about her time in corporate, her motivation to start her own ventures, and the ways speaking has benefited her. To get in touch with Chaitali, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaitalinarla.__TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Subscribe and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Prefer video? Visit

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00:29:07

EP. 362 - Tania Will Jeppesen: The Prepared Leader

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2025/06/04

Tania Will Jeppesen: The Prepared LeaderTania Will Jeppesen is the founder of the Prepared Leader, offering consulting and speaking services on leadership development. Because she had an illustrious career in operations. I’m interested to learn more about her motivation to start her company, her previous roles in corporate, and the ways in which speaking has benefited her. To get in touch with Tania, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/taniawilljeppesen.__TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com)

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