Neil Thompson
Working with technical professionals so they can present more effectively
Travels from San Diego CA, USA
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Speaks on:
Presentation Skills
Public Speaking
Specialized Skill Training
Formats:
Keynote
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Key Audience Outcomes
Participants gained practical and actionable steps to improve their technical presentation skills.
Attendees felt more confident in planning future presentations and preparing for interviews.
Participants learned how to make technical talks more digestible for non-technical audiences.
Attendees were inspired to review and implement new tools and techniques for public speaking.
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Neil's Bio
Neil Thompson is an engineer-turned-communication coach dedicated to helping STEM professionals enhance their public speaking skills. After experiencing challenges in conveying complex technical information to non-technical audiences, he founded Teach the Geek, a platform designed to empower technical experts to communicate more effectively. Through Teach the Geek, Neil collaborates with organizations to develop customized speaker training programs for technical staff, aiming to transform technically proficient employees into confident communicators. Neil also hosts the Teach the Geek podcast, where he interviews STEM professionals about their public speaking journeys, and has authored the book Teach the Geek to Speak: A No-Fluff Public Speaking Guide for STEM Professionals. In addition to his coaching and writing, Neil contributes to publications such as Inc. Magazine, sharing insights on effective communication strategies for technical audiences.
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Neil Offers the Following Talks
Teach the Geek to Speak: Developing Speaker Training Programs for Technical Staff
Understand the value of speaker training for technical staff and how it supports organizational goals.
Learn how to design and implement training programs that meet the unique communication needs of technical professionals.
Gain methods for evaluating program effectiveness through feedback, performance metrics, and ongoing improvement strategies.
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Teach the Geek to Speak: Public Speaking for Technical Professionals
Learn how to tailor your message to non-technical audiences without oversimplifying your work.
Gain strategies to reduce nerves and boost confidence when presenting technical information.
Discover tools to structure presentations for clarity, engagement, and audience retention.
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