The Q&A session after technical presentations can be stressful. How can they be less stressful? Here are three key strategies to handle questions from the audience. Anticipating Questions One of the fundamental aspects of preparing for a technical presentation is anticipating potential questions from the audience. Preparation should extend beyond the content of your presentation and encompass the Q&A session…
If you work in a technical role, chances are you like precision. Say what you mean, and mean what you say. But what if you’re in a situation where you’re not sure what to say at all? Speaking off the cuff is such a situation. Your boss asks you in the hallway how a project is going. You’re asked a…
Want a low pressure way to improve your public speaking skills? Appear as a guest on podcasts. There are over 400,000 active podcasts, so you can definitely find some that would love to have you as a guest. As a podcast guest, your speaking skills will improve because you’ll get practice answering questions extemporaneously. You can also build relationships with…
