Successful Speaking for Technical Professionals
Welcome to “Successful Speaking for Technical Professionals,” the podcast dedicated to helping you shine in the spotlight and deliver your technical expertise with flair. I’m your host, Frank DiBartolomeo. In each episode, I will draw from my over 40 years experience as an engineer and over 30 years experience as a Toastmaster to explore the nuances of presenting complex information in a way that resonates and engages. Whether you're a software engineer, data scientist, or any tech professional eager to polish your presentation skills, this show is for you. We’ll tackle everything from crafting clear and compelling narratives to mastering the art of visual aids and handling challenging questions with poise. Join us as we speak with seasoned presenters, communication specialists, and industry insiders who will share their secrets for making your technical presentations not just informative but unforgettable. If you’re ready to transform your technical knowledge into impactful presentations and leave a lasting impression, you’re in the right place. Remember, great presentations are not just about sharing information—they’re about connecting with your audience and making your message resonate. From refining your narrative to perfecting your delivery, every detail counts. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and if you enjoyed today’s show, please leave us a review and share it with your colleagues. We’d love to hear your feedback and any topics you’d like us to cover in future episodes. Thanks for joining us, and until next time, keep honing those presentation skills and make every tech talk count!
Episodes
"By visualizing information, we turn it into a landscape that you can explore with your eyes. A sort of information map.” - David McCandless, writer, designer & creative director living in London
Technical people delivering technical presentations have an additional burden which non-technical speakers don't have to worry about– how to represent data on their slides.
Regarding data representation in technical presentat...
As a technical professional, you may often experience specific frustrations related to the complexity of content in your presentations.
In this podcast episode, we will explore three frustrations you may have experienced and what to do about them: overwhelming detail, audience knowledge gaps, and balancing technical depth and clarity.
Welcome to “Successful Speaking for Technical Professionals,” the podcast dedicated to helping you shine in the spotlight and deliver your technical expertise with flair. I’m your host, Frank DiBartolomeo.
In each episode, I will draw from my over 40 years experience as an engineer and over 30 years experience as a Toastmaster to explore the nuances of presenting complex information in a way that resonates and engages.
Whether you&ap...
Forbes Magazine tells us the number one fear of people is public speaking.
This is unfortunate because speaking intelligently to an audience, engaging them, and leaving them with something that will improve their personal and professional lives will do more to advance your career than anything else.
Some people believe technical expertise is what companies prize. They do, but it is much easier to find technical talent than someone wi...
Why do people still go to the movies? Because everyone loves a story.
In these weekly articles on public speaking, I have often talked about the power of story in your public speaking. However, do you also use stories in your technical presentations?
When you use stories in your technical presentations, you demonstrate how the technology is used in the real world.
Using stories in your technical presentations can translate complex inf...
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