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  • How to Deliver a Talk at a Programming Conference

    Check out developer Paul Hudson’s curated collection of tips and advice on preparing and giving talks at tech events. From examples of talk titles and speaker bios to what makes…

  • Deconstruct’s Opportunity for New Speakers

    Seattle, Washington’s Deconstruct conference is looking for first-time speakers, through an innovative initiative. The “language-agnostic,” sponsor-less, single-track software development conference – taking place in May 2018 – is encouraging submissions…

  • Why Women Speakers Say No to Speaking & What Conference Organizers Can Do About It 

    Melissa Kim and Jennifer Kim from the Women Talk Design speaker compendium have put together a practical list of steps that event organizers can take to counter some of the…

  • Three Things, Eighteen Years

    In this still-relevant post from 2015, digital artist Jer Thorp shares his top three tips learned over nearly two decades of public speaking: from not rehearsing so much that you…

  • Technically Speaking

    Although it’s been around for a while, I only recently discovered a newsletter called Technically Speaking. It’s put together by Cate Huston — my new colleague and mobile lead at…

  • Catt Small on Becoming a Public Speaker

    A few years back, New York City-based product designer Catt Small gave herself the challenge of learning how to propose talks and speak at tech and gaming conferences across the…

  • Ten Ways to Maximize Your Speaking Engagement

    Check out these ten solid tips from Andrea Zoellner on how to get the most from your speaking gig, including some great ideas for things to do before, during, and…

  • Tech Lady Speakers

    If you’re planning a tech event in Montreal, there’s a new resource to help you find more women speakers. Introducing: Tech Lady Speakers. Created by a group of women interested…

  • Lena Reinhard’s Guide to Preparing a Tech Talk

    German public speaker Lena Reinhard has compiled a wide-ranging guide to preparing and writing a tech-conference talk. Her compendium of tips and resources is packed with useful information for anyone…

  • The Stages of Fear

    A hundred public talks or more, and it’s still not easy. I’m not sure it ever will be easy. I’m not sure it ever should be easy. Even experienced public…

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