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Enhancing Technical Communication with Neil Thompson of Teach the Geek
Episode 8 • 29th August 2024 • Human Capital Lab • Bellevue University
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In this episode of the Human Capital Lab Podcast, host Rich Douglas interviews Neil Thompson, founder of Teach the Geek, a service aimed at improving public speaking and presentation skills among technical professionals. Neil shares his personal journey from struggling with presentations as a product development engineer to creating Teach the Geek to help other technical experts enhance their communication skills. 

He discusses the process and benefits of his coaching, including an online course and in-person training, and emphasizes the importance of clear communication for technical staff within organizations. The episode highlights how talent development departments can collaborate with Teach the Geek to empower their technical employees to become more effective communicators.

 

00:25 Meet Neil Thompson

01:06 Neil's Journey: From Research Associate to Product Development Engineer

02:56 The Birth of Teach the Geek

03:51 Teach the Geek: Services and Offerings

04:25 Improving Technical Communication Skills

06:09 The Teach the Geek Process

08:48 Engaging Talent Development Departments

11:16 The Importance of Technical Staff in Presentations

22:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Thank you for joining us on the Human Capital Lab podcast journey. We hope you found inspiration and valuable insights from today's discussions. Be sure to share this episode with your colleagues and friends, and stay tuned for our exciting new season. Remember, continuous learning is the key to unlocking the long-term potential of human capital. 

 


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