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Engineers and engineering leaders who build, deploy, and scale software systems.

Executive communication — presenting to boards, writing memos, running all-hands, and high-stakes messaging.

Persuading stakeholders, presenting ideas, and getting buy-in across an organization without formal authority.

Elevate your presentations. Inspire your audience. Sell your ideas. Build your brand. Transform your career.


Deborah Grayson Riegel

Gaining Influence Through Your Presentations: Technical Professionals

Scientific Manager

Principal Product Designer

Senior IT Business Analyst

Technical professionals often face unique challenges when presenting complex information to diverse audiences. This course&nbsp;is designed to empower you with the skills to deliver clear, engaging, and impactful presentations. Whether you’re explaining intricate data, sharing innovative ideas, or leading project updates, this course will help you communicate with confidence and precision. You will learn: 1. How to Reduce Presentation Anxiety:Techniques to calm your nerves before and during your presentation.Strategies to build confidence through preparation and practice. 2. How to Structure Audience-Centered Presentations:Frameworks for creating presentations that focus on your audience's needs.Tips for making your content relevant and engaging to diverse audiences. 3. How to Design Effective Slides:Best practices for creating visually appealing and informative slides.Guidelines for using visuals to support and enhance your message. 4. How to Turn Data into Stories:Methods for translating complex data into compelling narratives.Techniques for highlighting key insights and takeaways. 5. How to Open and Close with Impact:Ideas for starting your presentation with a strong hook.Strategies for ending with a memorable and persuasive conclusion. 6. How to Handle Q&amp;A with Ease:Approaches for managing challenging questions and interactions.Tips for staying composed and confident during Q&amp;A sessions. 7. How to Speak with Presence:Techniques for projecting confidence and authority.Practices for improving your vocal and physical delivery. 8. How to Adapt for Virtual and Hybrid Environments:Tools and tips for delivering effective presentations remotely.Strategies for engaging virtual audiences and managing technology. This course includes: -10 self-paced instructional videos for you to use on your own schedule -4 60-minute live, instructor-led workshops with Deborah Grayson Riegel to do a deeper dive into key concepts, and get feedback on presentation skills (for those who volunteer) -20+ worksheets, frameworks, tools and takeaways to help you plan and present better before, during, and long after the course -a supportive community of like-minded technical professionals -lifetime access to the course

Mastering Technical Presentations: Sharper Skills for Impactful Communication

Course syllabus

September 24, 2024

September 30, 2024

October 2, 2024

October 14, 2024

Course schedule

Engineers and Developers who need to present technical solutions clearly and concisely.

Data Scientists and Analysts who need to convey data insights effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

IT Professionals who need to explain complex systems and processes in a straightforward manner.

Who is this course for

What you’ll get out of this course

Foundations of Clarity - Learn techniques to simplify and clarify complex concepts.Techniques for Conciseness - Focus on streamlining content and delivering concise messages.Structuring for Coherence - Develop skills for creating logical, coherent presentations

Apply techniques to achieve clarity, conciseness, and coherence in conveying complex technical information
 

Evaluate your Audience - Learn to identify audience demographics, technical backgrounds, and interests Shape your Presentation: Use audience insights to identify key audience segments and tailor your presentations accordingly.

Analyze audience characteristics and adapt your presentations to suit different levels of technical familiarity and interest

Making Information Visual - Learn to create charts, graphs, and infographics that clearly convey key insights and support your narrative.Customize Your Slides - Create customized slides that resonate with highly technical teams to non-technical stakeholders

Create slides and visual aids that clearly present data and concepts, using principles of good design and visual communication

Speak to Inspire - Develop dynamic vocal variety to keep the audience engaged.Present with Presence - Utilize effective non-verbal cues to enhance message delivery.Combat Anxiety - Apply strategies to reduce visible signs of nervousness.

Engage audiences with voice modulation, pacing, articulation, and non-verbal communication to deliver confident and compelling presentations

Read the Room - Develop the ability to accurately assess audience reactions and engagement levels in real-time.Improve Adaptability - Cultivate the skill to adjust your presentation style and content on the fly based on audience feedback.

Evaluate audience feedback and interaction levels and modify your presentations dynamically to increase engagement and participation

Enhance Information Structuring- Transform dense technical data into a structured narrative with a clear beginning, middle, and end.Apply Story Frameworks - Gain the ability to weave technical data into a compelling story that highlights the significance and impact.

Synthesize technical information into clear, logical, and compelling stories that guide the audience through complex topics

Master Tricky Questions - Anticipate 4 types of questions that may arise during your presentations.Plan for the Unplanned - Learn to "go with the flow" when unexpected challenges happenManage Diverse Environments - Transition between in-person, virtual, and hybrid presentations

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Gaining Influence Through Your Presentations: Technical Professionals

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Resources

7 Quick Tips to Become a Better Technical Presenter

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