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Become A Better Public Speaker

Poornima Vijayashanker
March 6, 2019 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET Virtual Free to attend
Become A Better Public Speaker

About this session

Want to level up in your career? If yes, then it's time to amp up your public speaking skills! The ability to articulate your thoughts and ideas to an audience is crucial for career growth - and Poornima, Founder of Femgineer, is here to provide the tips and tricks you need to be successful!

You asked, she's answering:

  • What are some easy ways to get better at public speaking?
  • How can I get more involved in actual public speaking? (I'd like to start giving talks in front of bigger audiences.)
  • How can public speaking help me level-up in my career?
  • & more!

Meet the speaker

Poornima Vijayashanker

Poornima Vijayashanker

Poornima Vijayashanker is the founder of Femgineer an education company that helps techies build, products, companies and level up in their careers. She is an avid public speaker who gives talks around the world on topics ranging from engineering to entrepreneurship. She was previously the founding engineer of Mint.com.


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