EP. 352 - The Value of Speaker Training for Technical Staff

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

The Value of Speaker Training for Technical Staff

In this episode of the Teach the Geek Podcast, host Neil Thompson explores why organizations should invest in speaker training for their technical staff. He shares a real-life conference experience that highlights the gap in communication between technical professionals and business development teams.

Neil breaks down the key elements of an effective speaker training program, including:

✅ Identifying presentation challenges specific to technical professionals

✅ Structuring presentations with a clear call to action

✅ Mastering essential speaking skills like time management and audience adaptation

✅ Providing opportunities for practice through lunch and learns

✅ Measuring success with feedback and gamification

By equipping technical staff with strong presentation skills, organizations can create better industry representatives, improve internal communication, and help their employees advance in their careers.

Tune in to learn how your organization can benefit from empowering its technical professionals to speak with confidence!

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