• EP. 363 - Chaitali Narla: Founder, CTO and Coach
    Jun 11 2025

    Chaitali Narla: Founder, CTO and Coach


    Chaitali Narla is a founder, CTO and coach. Speaking with those who leave corporate to start their own thing is always a treat, so I’m keen to learn more about her time in corporate, her motivation to start her own ventures, and the ways speaking has benefited her.


    To get in touch with Chaitali, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaitalinarla.


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    30 min
  • EP. 362 - Tania Will Jeppesen: The Prepared Leader
    Jun 4 2025

    Tania Will Jeppesen: The Prepared Leader


    Tania Will Jeppesen is the founder of the Prepared Leader, offering consulting and speaking services on leadership development. Because she had an illustrious career in operations. I’m interested to learn more about her motivation to start her company, her previous roles in corporate, and the ways in which speaking has benefited her.


    To get in touch with Tania, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/taniawilljeppesen.


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    29 min
  • EP. 361 - HR and TD, This One's for You!
    May 28 2025

    I made this episode especially for those in HR and TD (talent development) departments. This episode is about why strong communication skills are essential to technical professionals and how HR/TD can play a key role in developing those skills.


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    Working with technical professionals so they can present more effectively, especially in front of non-technical audiences.


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    15 min
  • EP. 360 - How to Encourage Participation in Lunch & Learns
    May 21 2025

    Lunch & learns can be a great way for technical professionals to practice their speaking skills. Why would they participate in them? Why would others show up to be attendees? In this solo episode, I go over ways to encourage participation in lunch & learns so everyone benefits from them.


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    Working with technical professionals so they can present more effectively, especially in front of non-technical audiences


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    12 min
  • EP. 359 - Shubham Gupta: The Analytical Speaker
    May 14 2025

    Shubham Gupta: The Analytical Speaker


    Shubham Gupta is an analytics and business intelligence leader who, as part of his work, communicates analytics and AI insights to non-technical audiences. He’s worked in a number of industries, including telecom, healthcare, and insurance. I’m curious to learn more about why he chose his field of expertise, and why speaking to non-technical audiences became of importance to him.


    To get in touch with Shubham, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/shubham-gupta-hbs.

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    29 min
  • EP. 358 - Marcia Alvarado: The Alvarado Experience
    May 7 2025

    Marcia Alvarado: The Alvarado Experience


    Marcia Alvarado is an engineer, speaker, and founder of the Alvarado Experience. She worked as a structural engineer for years and now has her consultancy, working with clients on leadership coaching, marketing strategy, and image consulting. How did an engineer end up doing this type of work? Let’s find out.


    To get in touch with Marcia, visit https://thealvaradoexperience.com/.


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    30 min
  • EP. 357: Bob Miller - The Memory Expert
    Apr 30 2025

    Bob Miller - The Memory Expert


    Ever forget someone’s name right after they say it? You’re not alone—and today we’re talking with memory expert Bob Miller about why that happens and what to do about it.


    If you’re in a technical field and remembering names or small details isn’t your strong suit, this episode is for you. We’re sharing practical tips to help you connect better—whether you’re at a networking event, giving a presentation, or explaining something complex to someone outside your field.


    It’s all about making memory work for you.


    To get in touch with Bob, visit http://memorymagic.info.


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    26 min
  • EP. 356 - Chris Whaley: Engineering to HR?
    Apr 23 2025

    Chris Whaley: Engineering to HR?


    Chris Whaley is the founder of Escape to Expand, working with teams on topics like resilience, conflict management, and teamwork. He worked in the HR field for years before founding his consultancy. How did a guy that studied Aerospace and Industrial Engineering end up in HR? I’m keen to find out, as well as learn more about his current work.


    To get in touch with Chris, visit https://escapetoexpand.com/.


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    30 min