Elaine Schomburg-LaFleur: Speaker and STEM Advocate

Elaine Schomburg-LaFleur is an engineer with over 22 years of experience in the entertainment industry, leading projects in engineering, design, and technical management for major theme parks. Outside of work, she’s also a speaker and STEM advocate, inspiring the next generation of STEM workers. I’m interested to learn more about her work in entertainment, her STEM outreach, and speaking of course.

To learn more about Elaine, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaineschomburglafleur/.

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Dianna Deeney: A Coach of Quality

Dianna Deeney is an engineer, product development coach, and founder of Deeney Enterprises. With over 25 years in manufacturing, she’s worked her way up from the plant floor to leading product design and quality engineering teams. She’s also the author of the book “Pierce the Design Fog”, showing how leaders can bridge the communication gap with engineers. I’m curious to learn more about her founding of Deeney Enterprises, her motivation to write her book, and the ways in which becoming an effective communicator has benefited her.

To learn more about Dianna, visit https://deeneyenterprises.com/

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Dr. Harold Lee III on life in corporate, founding a consultancy, and giving technical presentations

Dr. Harold Lee III is the founder of the Preferred Thinking Group, a consultancy that provides services such as soft skill development, career readiness training, and project management. I’m curious to learn more about his work in corporate, his motivation to start the Preferred Thinking Group, and the ways in which becoming an effective communicator has benefited him.

To learn more about Dr. Lee, visit https://thepreferredthinkinggroup.com/

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Jenn Stevens on Working with Technical Professionals on their Communication Skills

Jenn Stevens is the founder of Presence Coaching & Consulting, working with growing tech companies on the human side of technical problems. She has spent her career helping leaders discover that their biggest challenges aren't technical but are about communication, leadership, and navigating organizational complexity. I’m keen to learn how an organizational development consultant became the go-to person for leaders in tech companies when they realize they have people problems, not technology problems.

To learn more about Jenn, visit https://presenceod.com/.

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Jacques the Party Scientist is Bringing Joy to the World

Jacques The Party Scientist ditched his career in pharmacology to, among other things, develop the Joy Bootcamp, the first joy-based leadership retreat. We chatted about his corporate life in Medical Devices (something we have in common), his transition to self-employment, and the ways in which he uses speaking to spread his message of joy.

To learn more about the Party Scientist and Jacques, visit https://thepartyscientist.com/

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Darnell Dixon on STEM Advocacy, Being a Manager, and Technical Speaking

Darnell Dixon is an engineer and STEM advocate, working with local schools and organizations to inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists. I’m keen to learn more about his journey in Engineering, his advocacy efforts, and the ways in which speaking has impacted him.

To get in touch with Darnell, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrdixon/

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Engineer Kim Burton on being a Pilot, Giving Presentations, and Managing Others

Kim Burton is a director of project engineering. She’s a pilot, too. I’m curious to learn more about where her interest in Engineering came from, her work in industry, and how speaking has benefited her work life.

To get in touch with Kim, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-burton-2898b9a/. You can also find her on IG and X @kimengineers.

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Melanie Myles - Engineer Turned Coach: Master Career Growth & Public Speaking in STEM

Melanie Myles is founder of Arctic Butterfly Coaching and Consulting. She helps women in STEM take control of their careers via the GRACE framework. I’m keen to learn how an engineer got into coaching, her life industry, and the ways in which speaking has worked for her so far.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Melanie leveraged her mechanical engineering background to start a coaching business

• The difference between bragging vs. self-advocating in STEM careers

• Common career challenges faced by technical professionals and solutions

• Public speaking strategies for engineers, scientists, and other STEM professionals

• Tips to build confidence, communicate effectively, and grow your career

To get in touch with Melanie, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniemyles/

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