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Are You Human? Presentation skills in the age of AI

  • Workshop
  • Career & Young Technical Writers
  • Leah Guren

    Leah Guren

    • Cow TC

Contents

No matter what else changes in our profession, the ability to deliver a clear, organized, and compelling presentation is one of the best ways to promote your career. Unfortunately, relying on AI to both script and deliver your message removes your distinct personality and introduces elements that sound awkward, incorrect, or simply not human. No AI tool can replace the skill needed to stand in front a live audience and speak with confidence, whether within your company or at a conference like this.  

This full-participation workshop covers guidelines for preparing and delivering a professional presentation, while avoiding the weaknesses of AI-assisted content.

Takeaways

  • Certain AI speech output triggers subconscious negative responses in viewers.
  • Your own unique character and personality is an asset.
  • You can improve your skills, be clear and structured, and not sound like everyone else.

Prior knowledge

None

Speaker

Leah Guren

Leah Guren

  • Cow TC
Biography

Leah Guren is the owner/operator of Cow TC (technical communication training and consulting). Her career spans over 40 years of working with some of the leading hi-tech companies in the world. She has trained a generation of new TechComm professionals through her courses and workshops. In addition, she provides consultation services to help companies solve their documentation usability problems. She is a popular speaker at many TechComm conferences and a regular contributor to TC World magazine and other TechComm journals.

Leah Guren is the owner/operator of Cow TC (technical communication training and consulting). Her career spans over 40 years of working with some of the leading hi-tech companies in the world. She has trained a generation of new TechComm professionals through her courses and workshops. In addition, she provides consultation services to help companies solve their documentation usability problems. She is a popular speaker at many TechComm conferences and a regular contributor to TC World magazine and other TechComm journals.

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