"I'm not an expert." "I don't know enough." "What if I can't answer a question??"

These stories stop brilliant people from speaking at tech events every day.

This Wednesday, Tech Differently covers the 5 typical Impostor Syndrome narratives and shifts each one live.

If you think and build differently and want to finally feel like you belong on stage, read more and apply today: https://TechDifferently.com

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The second ignite recording from DevOpsDays Zürich 2026 is online. 🎥

Iris Hunkeler on why your story matters and how to share it. Public speaking feels reserved for experts, but we are all experts on our own stories.

The talks that resonate most are the ones rooted in real experience.

Watch on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/1195135094
Or YouTube: https://youtu.be/whbm-xWqeWE

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The secret to good public speaking is... Are you ready?....

Breathing. Calms nerves & creates a grounded stage presence.

Have you tried box breathing? In 4, hold 4, out 4, hold 4.

Try it and tell me how you feel.

P.S. If you want to learn even better breathing exercises for the tech stage, join the #TechDifferently first class (pay-what-you-can, open to all):

June 10, 2026

Public Speaking in Tech: Impostor Syndrome & Authentic Confidence

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🎤 Want to become a better technical speaker?
Join Sherry Sontag, Peter Muldoon & Phil Nash at ACCU on Sea 2026 for a 2-day workshop on storytelling, stage presence, slides, clarity & crafting great tech talks.
🗓 June 15–16
🔗 https://accuonsea.uk/2026/sessions/talking-tech-a-speaker-training-workshop/

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Anaya Arzaq’s Voice of Confidence | Popcorn Reading at Freedom School

In a classroom filled with determination and dreams, 13-year-old Anaya Arzaq takes part in a Popcorn Reading activity at Freedom School, reading English words aloud with confidence and enthusiasm.

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I taught the first class of Tech Differently today, and I started with my #PublicSpeaking origin story. :) The awkward kid who became a speaking coach. It started when I was 4...

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Do you think and build differently in tech and want to speak at #TechConferences? Check out #TechDifferently

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I'm honored to be invited to speak at conferences and other events around the world. To date, I've delivered 98 sessions across 25 countries.

The visual—from the archive—is from my talk at a video game conference in Helsinki.

I'll be taking the stage at another game-changing event soon.

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