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Welcome to Communication Mechanics! Hosted by the Webb Communication Program at Georgia Tech’s Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering. In each episode, we explore how communication shapes the success of engineers, researchers, and industry professionals.
Join us as we share stories of triumphs, challenges, and the strategies that fuel success. Whether you're a seasoned pro, an aspiring student, or simply passionate about engineering, listen as we demystify compelling communication in the world of mechanical engineering.
Speaking with Confidence: How Engineers can Master High Stakes Communication
Communication Mechanics: A Podcast for Engineers
43 minutes
1 month ago
Speaking with Confidence: How Engineers can Master High Stakes Communication
In this episode Dr. Jill Fennell [https://www.me.gatech.edu/user/1080] has a conversation with Kathryn Woods [https://confidentcommunications.net/speaker-profile/] about the principles of confident communication in high stakes scenarios, sharing important strategies for giving effective presentations and forming positive public speaking habits.
Notes and Timestamps:
* 00:43 - Introduction and Guest
* 01:14 - Transition from SLP to Coaching Professionals in Public Speaking
* 02:34 - How personal experience influences teaching
* 04:31 - Background in SLP and the Science of Communication Confidence
* 08:04 - Physical reaction to nerves and public speaking
* 11:57 - Strategies for staying calm during high stakes speaking situations
* 14:40 - Voice, Tone and Pacing in presentations
* 24:31 - Presentation habits that undermine confidence and correcting them
* 31:43 - Making improvements to long term struggles
* 40:36 - Final Tips and Notes
A transcript of this episode is available here [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w15FQhTCIA6DhjPao3Bjtn4lYnIFj9JQk4cKt77dm-M/edit?usp=sharing].
Episode edited by Lee Hibbard.
Communication Mechanics: A Podcast for Engineers
Welcome to Communication Mechanics! Hosted by the Webb Communication Program at Georgia Tech’s Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering. In each episode, we explore how communication shapes the success of engineers, researchers, and industry professionals.
Join us as we share stories of triumphs, challenges, and the strategies that fuel success. Whether you're a seasoned pro, an aspiring student, or simply passionate about engineering, listen as we demystify compelling communication in the world of mechanical engineering.
