In this episode, you will meet Amanda Hays. Dr. Hays is a pharmaceutical scientist—but she didn’t start out to be a scientist. You will hear how she fell in love with the idea of creating something new and “solving the puzzle.” You will also hear how she learned to tell the story of her work…
How do you get your audience on your side when they fear that your innovation will put their job at risk? That’s not a scientific problem; it’s a communication problem. And it’s one that pharmaceutical scientist Stephanie Pasas-Farmer encountered when she brought her innovative artificial-intelligence solution to market. Listen in as Stephanie explains where she…
In this episode, you are going to meet Marty Dickinson, author and entrepreneur. But you’re not just going to meet him—you are going to hear him interview podcast host David Otey. And what is the occasion for this turnabout? It is the launch of David’s latest book. But you won’t just hear about the book.…
In this episode, you will pick up on the surprising parallels between host and guest. Both were engineers before changing direction and becoming speakers. Both found help and an impetus for that change through Toastmasters. And even the last names rhyme! Alan Cote talks about overcoming his stutter, and shares some excellent speaking tips for…
In this episode, you will meet Beth Boaz, who credits her communication skills with advancing her engineering career. You will hear how her early interests led her into engineering, how she overcame obstacles as a female engineer, and how one colleague pestered her into joining Toastmasters, where she honed her leadership skills in some surprising…
Focus on what your audience needs. Rehearse your “planned spontaneity.” And watch all your videos four different ways! These tips and others helped former technology executive Ed Tate win the World Championship of Public Speaking. But more than that, by using these and other tips, Ed has helped many speakers achieve confidence and better results.…
Science is about uncovering mysteries. And today’s guest gets that. He’s a scientist and a journal editor who says that sometimes, that mystery comes through—even in scientific writing. Join me as I have a conversation with Bill Williams, a pharmaceutical scientist with a background in both industry and academia. You’ll be surprised at what a…
This is the episode that proves scientists are not all introverts! Dr. Stacey Tannenbaum is a Senior Director of Pharmacometrics. (I’ll let her explain what that means.) What our conversation means for you is a fresh way of looking at how to make even the most esoteric science interesting. Graphic novels? Lobster hats? It’s all…
In this episode, you will hear a conversation with one of the best storytellers on the planet. That’s not hyperbole. Craig Valentine won the World Championship of Public Speaking on the strength of his storytelling skills. Why does that matter to you? Because stories are your best tool for connecting your information with your audience’s…