EP. 384: Why Brilliant Engineers Give Boring Presentations and How to Fix it

Teach the Geek: Public Speaking and Communication Skills for Technical Professionals

Why Brilliant Engineers Give Boring Presentations and How to Fix it

Brilliant engineers often struggle to give presentations that are clear, engaging, and understandable — especially for nontechnical audiences. In this episode of Teach the Geek, I explain why technical professionals stumble in front of an audience and share practical tips to fix it:

✅ Avoid the curse of knowledge

✅ Use slides to support, not replace you

✅ Let go of perfection and connect

✅ Focus on what the audience cares about

If you lead technical teams or want to communicate your ideas more effectively, this episode is for you.

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