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Speaking (In Public) for Technology Professionals

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Steve Jobs , co-founder of Apple, was known for his incredible public speaking skills, particularly during product launches. I’ve noticed that many tech professionals shy away from presenting their work, often finding it far more stressful than the solutions they spent weeks building. But, I am here to let you in on a secret: Being able to speak in front of an audience—whether virtually or in person—will set you apart from the rest. As Isaiah Colthrust , Content Strategist, said, "You are already an expert to somebody," so use this as a source of confidence in your next presentation. Not to brag, but since I started this blog, I’ve been invited to speak at two virtual tech events and a podcast within a year. And even though my sound quality was bad and I was very nervous, I got the opportunity to connect with a lot of amazing people. I’m sharing this not to show off, but to inspire you to step outside your comfort zone and put your thoughts out there. With that being said, h...