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Successful Speaking for Technical Professionals

Welcome to “Successful Speaking for Technical Professionals,” the podcast dedicated to helping you shine in the spotlight and deliver your technical expertise with flair. I’m your host, Frank DiBartolomeo.

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Successful Speaking for Technical Professionals

50. The Communication Habits of Highly Respected Engineers

August 05, 2026 • Frank DiBartolomeo • Season 3 • Episode 50

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"Seek first to understand, then to be understood." — Stephen R. Covey, from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (1989). Covey (1932–2012) was an educator, leadership consultant, and internationally recognized author.

Technical expertise may earn engineers a seat at the table, but communication earns them influence.

The engineers who are most respected by colleagues, managers, and executives consistently communicate with clarity, credibility, and purpose.

This podcast explores three habits of highly respected engineers.

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References

Gallo, Carmine. Talk Like TED: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds. St. Martin's Press, 2014.
Duarte, Nancy. Resonate: Present Visual Stories That Transform Audiences. John Wiley & Sons, 2010.
Brown, Brené. Dare to Lead. Random House, 2018.
Covey, Stephen R. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Free Press, 1989.
Edmondson, Amy C. The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth. John Wiley & Sons, 2019.

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Being a confident, engaging, and effective technical speaker is a vital personal and professional asset. With more than 40 years of engineering experience and more than 30 years of award-winning public speaking experience, I can help you reduce your presentation preparatory time by 50%, overcome your fear of public speaking and be completely at ease, deliver your presentations effectively, develop your personal presence with your audience, and apply an innovative way to handle audience questions deftly.

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