About this episode

Thomas Mazzaferro discusses how technical professionals can influence decisions through effective communication.

Thomas Mazzaferro: Helping Technical Professionals Influence Decisions Thomas Mazzaferro is a globally recognized executive who has led AI, data, and digital transformation initiatives at several companies. We discuss how communication gaps between technical and nontechnical stakeholders can shape decision-making, trust, and business outcomes. We also explore the role of storytelling, leadership, and presentation skills in helping technical professionals communicate ideas clearly and drive meaningful impact across organizations. To learn more about Thomas, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasmazzaferro/ __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.com Get Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips

People in this episode

Host: Neil Thompson

Guest: Thomas Mazzaferro

Topics covered

• communication
• decision-making
• storytelling
• leadership
• presentation skills
• technical professionals

Keywords

• communication gaps
• technical professionals
• business outcomes
• AI
• digital transformation
• storytelling
• presentation skills

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Teach the Geek, LinkedIn

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