Streamlining It All: Preparation Process

I have incorporated every single one of these priorities – from audience-focused material to a conversational style to engaging slides – into a streamlined preparation process that saves the presenter a lot of time. I designed it specifically for really smart people that are dealing with technical topics. With my process, content preparation and presentation … Read more

What to Say? What to Leave Out?

The Second Step for Technical Presenters.  STEM and other technical people love to figure things out. It’s fun to sort out a complex problem! It can be even more fun to tell others how you did it. In a presentation that is driving action, though, it’s important to shape content according to the audience’s interest … Read more

Confidence

The First Step for Technical Presenters.  Celebrate your achievements! If you are a STEM or other technical professional, you’re probably a very smart person. You understand the nuances of the SEC standards, or you get the complexities of digitalization. You not only grasp the nuances of your subject, you also create recommendations and processes to … Read more

Technical Presenting Series: Powerfully Engage Your Audiences Every Time

I must admit, I’m a bit of a nerd. I really enjoy learning and conveying complex information. STEM? Bring it on! Economics? Let’s go! So when a Big 4 accounting firm approached me to help its presenters on their technical accounting webcast, I relished the opportunity. Over time, I found that these experts in accounting … Read more

Shifting Your Accent: It’s Just Another Role

People come to America from all over the world, hoping to build better lives for themselves. In the past, many immigrants came to America with few skills and little education. Now, many internationals are well-educated and highly skilled. They have the qualifications and ambition to succeed in any part of American society. Sometimes, however, there … Read more