Hang Loi: Engineer & Advocate

Hang Loi has had quite the career, working in supply chain, manufacturing, and product development. With such a diverse work history, I’m interested to learn more about her journey, especially the ways in which communication has benefited her. So often, as a technical professional, it’s easy to assume that being technical proficient is all you need to focus on, but many of us know that’s not the case. Let’s jump in to her more about Hang’s story.

To get in touch with Hang, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/hang-loi.

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0:00 Introduction

0:59 What motivated you to study Chemical Engineering?

3:46 What type of work did you do initially coming out of school?

6:24 What didn’t you anticipate about leading others?

12:03 What prompted you to make moves into different areas of the business?

15:28 I saw that you’re associated with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research as a Global Diplomacy Fellow. What does the organization do and what doe

20:31 Have you always been good at public speaking? If not, what have you done to get better?

25:00 Do you ever get nervous before presentations? If so, how do you manage your nerves?

26:08 How can people contact you?

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The Value of Speaker Training for Technical Staff

In this episode of the Teach the Geek Podcast, host Neil Thompson explores why organizations should invest in speaker training for their technical staff. He shares a real-life conference experience that highlights the gap in communication between technical professionals and business development teams.

Neil breaks down the key elements of an effective speaker training program, including:

✅ Identifying presentation challenges specific to technical professionals

✅ Structuring presentations with a clear call to action

✅ Mastering essential speaking skills like time management and audience adaptation

✅ Providing opportunities for practice through lunch and learns

✅ Measuring success with feedback and gamification

By equipping technical staff with strong presentation skills, organizations can create better industry representatives, improve internal communication, and help their employees advance in their careers.

Tune in to learn how your organization can benefit from empowering its technical professionals to speak with confidence!

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Colleen Scholl - Engineering & Lifelong Learner

Colleen Scholl is an executive in the architecture, engineering, and environmental services sector. I heard her speak on another podcast, and was keen to have her as a guest on this podcast. I have a bunch of questions for her, including her choice to pursue engineering, her preparation for the work she does now, and employee expectations. I’ll ask some public speaking questions, too.

To get in touch with Colleen, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenscholl89.

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