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EP. 384: Why Brilliant Engineers Give Boring Presentations and How to Fix it
Teach the Geek: Public Speaking and Communication Skills for Technical Professionals
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Why Brilliant Engineers Give Boring Presentations and How to Fix it
Brilliant engineers often struggle to give presentations that are clear, engaging, and understandable — especially for nontechnical audiences. In this episode of Teach the Geek, I explain why technical professionals stumble in front of an audience and share practical tips to fix it:
✅ Avoid the curse of knowledge
✅ Use slides to support, not replace you
✅ Let go of perfection and connect
✅ Focus on what the audience cares about
If you lead technical teams or want to communicate your ideas more effectively, this episode is for you.
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