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EPISODE · Jul 1, 2026 · 28 MIN

EP. 418 - Bob Hankins: Speaking Engineering to Business Leaders

from Teach the Geek: Public Speaking and Communication Skills for Technical Professionals · host Neil Thompson

Bob Hankins: Speaking Engineering to Business LeadersBob Hankins is Director of Engineering with more than 20 years of experience in engineering leadership, product development, and medical technology. Bob has built a career translating complex technical challenges into practical business outcomes while also serving in executive leadership roles, including interim Medical CTO. In our conversation, Bob shares insights on bridging communication gaps between engineering and business teams, explaining technical trade-offs to executives, balancing speed with sound engineering decisions, and helping engineers become more influential communicators.To learn more about Bob, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/rthankins/.__TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.comGet Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips

Bob Hankins: Speaking Engineering to Business LeadersBob Hankins is Director of Engineering with more than 20 years of experience in engineering leadership, product development, and medical technology. Bob has built a career translating complex technical challenges into practical business outcomes while also serving in executive leadership roles, including interim Medical CTO. In our conversation, Bob shares insights on bridging communication gaps between engineering and business teams, explaining technical trade-offs to executives, balancing speed with sound engineering decisions, and helping engineers become more influential communicators.To learn more about Bob, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/rthankins/.__TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.comGet Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips

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