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Richard Geary: Clarity over Complexity for Leaders

Richard Geary: Clarity over Complexity for Leaders Richard Geary, an EVP of drug development, and I discuss why communication is just as important as technical skill for leaders. We break down the biggest mistakes technical professionals make when talking to nontechnical audiences and share actionable strategies for making complex work clear and compelling. Plus, we cover tips on managing nerves, improving presentations, and the first changes anyone can make to communicate with impact. To learn more about Richard, visit   / richard-geary-95587b4   __ 0:00 Introduction 1:01 When did you realize that communication was not just a soft skill but a core part of your job? 1:34 Early in your career, how did you approach explaining technical work and what did you realize was not working well? 3:07 What are the most common ways that technical professionals lose a nontechnical audience? 5:09 How does misalignment between technical explanations and executive understanding show up in drug development decisions? 8:16 What are outcomes of the board of directors not understanding a technical professional? 9:12 What tradeoffs do technical professionals need to make when deciding what level of detail to include for a senior audience? 10:43 What can organizations do to help their technical professionals improve their communication skills? 13:30 What separates effective from ineffective speakers at conferences? 15:39 Is speaking something you’ve always been good at? If not, what did you do to improve? 18:20 How do you manage nerves? 21:15 If a technical professional wanted to improve their communication skills, what is the first behavior you’d have them change? 23:43 How can people contact you? __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer audio? Visit http://podcast.teachthegeek.com Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips #publicspeaking #technicalcommunication #presentationskills