Why Your Tech Presentations Aren’t Landing - and How to Fix Them

Why Your Tech Presentations Aren’t Landing - and How to Fix Them

You’ve packed your presentation with data, insights, and value — but your audience isn’t responding the way you hoped.

If you’ve ever looked out and seen glazed-over eyes… or walked off stage and didn’t get the results you wanted, this episode is for you.

As a former software developer and technology strategist who has presented at countless conferences and meetups, I’ve learned what works — and what doesn’t — when it comes to making technical or detail-heavy presentations land with impact.

If you’re in a technical field — technology, software, AI, science, healthcare, academia, finance - this episode is especially for you.

I share 6 key strategies you can use today to make your presentations more engaging, memorable, and actionable — so you not only inform but also inspire your audience.

You’ll learn:

  • 3 quick changes to make in your slide deck (these alone will change how your talk feels)

  • Why your “About Me” slide should never be the first or second slide in your deck — and what to do first instead

  • What your audience wants more than information

  • How to incorporate storytelling so your data sticks

  • The “palm tree” method for organizing your talk (goodbye, content overload!)

  • The one thing I never do anymore in technical talks — and what I do now (learned the hard way at a Microsoft event years ago)

Whether you’re speaking to peers in your industry or to potential clients, you’ll walk away from this episode with practical strategies to improve your next presentation.

Links:

Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/431/

Let us give your presentation a makeover! Learn more at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/work-with-us/presentation-makeover/

Want to create your talk from scratch? Book a VIP Day or join our Thought Leader Academy: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/work-with-us/coaching/

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcox

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