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Ben Nadel at Scotch On The Rock (SOTR) 2010 (London) with: Katie Atkinson and Aral Balkan
Ben Nadel at Scotch On The Rock (SOTR) 2010 (London) with: Katie Atkinson Aral Balkan

Working Code Podcast - Episode 027: Giving Technical Presentations

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As Jerry Seinfeld joked, when it comes to funerals, most people would rather be the one in the casket than the one giving the eulogy. Because, public speaking isn't easy. And, for many, it's a source of great anxiety. A technical presentation takes that anxiety and compounds it by layering on a need to provide complicated information in an engaging way. Part deep-dive, part story telling, a compelling technical presentation has to present enough information on a topic so as to deliver meaningful take-aways while, at the same time, keeping the information light enough so as not to overwhelm the audience. This week, the crew discusses presentations that they've given. And, share tips and tricks for making your presentation a real winner!

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