#412 Mark Bayer: From Ivory Tower to Power Play — Helping PhDs Get Heard (and Hired) — Part Two

You’ve got the credentials, the data, and the ideas. But how do you make people actually care?

In Part Two, Mark unpacks his 11 Keys to Translating Complexity (complexitymadeclear.com) —an actionable framework to help scientists communicate clearly, concisely, and with impact. He explains why it’s not about dumbing down your message but lifting it up so others can meet it. From the science of metaphor to the neuroscience of attention, Mark arms PhDs with tools to shift from overlooked to influential—without losing their intellectual edge.

This episode is your field guide to getting heard, hired, and respected beyond the ivory tower.

Key Highlights of Our Interview:

The 11 Keys That Cut Through

“People aren’t persuaded by volume. They’re moved by clarity.”

Why precision—and not more PowerPoint slides—is your best communication strategy.

Neuroscience for Nerds (And Everyone Else)

“Our brains reward novelty. That’s why metaphor works better than math in a pitch.”

How attention works, and what science communicators can learn from it.

PhDs Speak Another Language—Here’s How to Translate

“You’re crossing cultures. Treat it like that.”

Why business communication isn’t just a tone shift—it’s a worldview shift.

Connection Before Communication

“Until someone trusts you, they won’t hear you.”

The hidden role of empathy in making technical ideas land.

AI Has Data. You Have Voice.

“AI can’t tell a story it hasn’t seen. You can.”

Why human communication still matters more than ever in a post-ChatGPT world.

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