Be Heard: Public Speaking for Techies
Northern Virginia Software Symposium
Reston · November 7 - 9, 2008
About this Presentation
Most people fear public speaking more than death, but you don't have to let it handicap you or your career. Learn solid techniques for managing yourself, your content, and your audience.
We'll cover my favorite techniques for presenting information in presentations, connecting with your audience and managing your own nervousness. From the LIP technique to the zen of power point to where to hold your arms, you'll leave this talk with everything you need to be an effective communicator.
Agile coach and co-author of Ship It
Jared Richardson, co-author of Ship It! A Practical Guide to Successful
Software Projects, is a speaker, consultant, and mentor with NFJS One. Jared has been in the industry for more than fifteen years as a consultant, developer, tester, and manager.
Jared can be found online at Agile Artisans.