After one too many failed presentations, Neil Thompson knew he had to improve. He did so, and now, via his company Teach the Geek, he works with technical professionals like himself to improve their presentation skills. He’s the creator of the Teach the Geek to Speak online public speaking course, geared towards those in the technical fields. He hosts a podcast, the Teach the Geek podcast, interviewing technical professionals about their public speaking journeys. He’s also author of the book, Teach the Geek to Speak: a no-fluff public speaking guide for STEM Professionals and the accompanying workbook.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

👨🏻‍🏫 The importance of effective presentation skills for technical professionals - Neil Thompson shares his journey of improving his presentation skills and how it led to the creation of his company, Teach the Geek.

🎙️ The value of being a podcast guest - Discussion on how being a guest on podcasts can amplify your business, featuring insights from Neil Thompson’s recent article in Inc. Magazine.

🚫 The concept of "anti-selling" in podcasting - Exploring the approach of bringing value to an audience instead of aggressively selling products or services during a podcast appearance.

🗣 Strategies for finding and pitching to podcasts - Tips from Neil on how to identify relevant podcasts and approach hosts to become a guest, including the use of resources like ListenNotes.

Resources:
https://teachthegeek.com/

Read his 2/14/24 article on how being a podcast guest can help your business - https://www.inc.com/neil-thompson/bei...

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Corbin is retiring, and we're going to reflect on his amazing career.

Corbin Ball, CSP, CMP, DES, MS is an international speaker, consultant and writer helping clients worldwide use technology to improve the business process of events and exhibitions while enhancing the attendee experience. After 18 years running international city-wide technology meetings, Corbin transitioned in 1997 to become a highly acclaimed speaker with the ability to make complex subjects understandable and fun. Corbin is a 2018 inductee into the Event Industry Council's Hall of Leaders, the most prestigious honor in the meetings, conventions, exhibitions and events industry. He is the only person to have received both the MPI International Supplier of the Year and the MPI International Chapter Leader of the Year awards. Corbin has been named as one of "The 25 Most Influential People in the Meetings Industry" five times by Successful Meetings/MeetingNews magazines.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

🏖️ Corbin Ball's Retirement - The episode celebrates Corbin Ball's retirement after a distinguished career in the meetings industry.

⚙️Technology's Evolution - Corbin discusses how technology, including PCs, the internet, mobile tech, and AI, has revolutionized meetings and events.

💪Industry Impact - Colleagues reflect on Corbin's significant impact on the industry and their careers.

💥Future of Meetings - The conversation delves into the future of meetings, focusing on AI's potential to transform the industry further.

🌍Inclusivity Challenges - The discussion also addresses ensuring global access and inclusivity in an increasingly digital world.

Resources:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/corbinball/

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In this episode, I discuss their groundbreaking hearing aid platform with Jim Humphries, President of Doppler Labs. Jim shares insights into their innovative technology, the development journey, and the social impact of making audiologist-quality hearing accessible and affordable. Join us as we uncover how Doppler Labs transforms the hearing aid industry and improves lives globally.

Jim Humphries is the President of Aurasen, Inc. (dba Doppler Labs), which Empowers Consumers Globally To Control Their Own Hearing Health.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

🦻 Cutting-Edge Hearing Technology - exploring the innovative platform that provides audiologist-quality hearing assistance.

🌎 Global Impact and Accessibility, understanding the social impact and efforts to make hearing aids accessible worldwide.

👀 Future Plans and Vision, hearing about the timeline for product availability and plans for international distribution.

Resources:
Doppler Labs Website: www.dopplerlabs.io

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