Speaking Like a Human with Stew Bewley

Welcome back to I'm a Software Engineer ~ What Next? — the podcast for devs figuring out their next move. Hosted by James Wilson and Matt Sinclair, we talk honestly about what it takes to build a meaningful career in tech.In this week's episode, we cover:Why most engineers struggle with presenting and how to fix itStew's simple 5-step storytelling framework (hero, dragon, weapon, treasure, future)How to avoid jargon and make people actually listenPractical tips for presenting on Zoom without looking stiff or disconnectedWhy communication is becoming more valuable as AI gets betterA few great stories from Stew's coaching work with engineers and founders