How to Be a Creative Communicator with Christina Canters – Ep 021

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In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I interview Christina Canters, an architect from Australia who now helps technical professionals improve their communication and presentation skills.



Christina touches on many points that will help listeners become more creative and confident in their communication efforts.

“Public speaking is like riding a bike. People need to believe they can get better at it before they actually do.” – Christina Canters

The career-changing tip will provide a conversational technique that will allow you to ask and get answers from very busy people.



Listen to this session and learn:



Ways to boost your confidence with regards to giving presentations and speaking in public

Tips on how best to script your speeches and presentations

Why memorizing your entire presentation is a bad thing

How and why to be creative with your presentations

Ways to present technical information to nontechnical people

Things to do to prepare for a presentation in the weeks leading up to it



Resources and links mentioned in this session include:



Special Event for Engineers in San Diego



Christina’s Website and Checklist – DesignDrawSpeak.com



Toastmasters International



Amy Cuddy’s TED Talk on Influencing People with Your Body Language



Books Mentioned in This Episode:



Speak to Win by Brian Tracy





Click Here for Session #21 Transcription

What are strategies you have used to be creative in your communication efforts and presentations?



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