You are always the expert in your own experience.
Your stories, case studies, and lessons learned can't be found in a tutorial. Your perspective is yours alone, and that's exactly what makes a talk worth listening to.
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Yesterday we had the first lesson: Impostor Syndrome & Authentic Confidence. I could tangibly feel the shifts and the excitement in the room. It was magic.
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TechDifferently.com applications close June 30th.
"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
Allie is one of our volunteers in the #TechDifferently program. She made a little video about how we met in 2019.
When someone who's been speaking publicly for most of their life says they still learned something new from working with you, that means everything. 💙
Her video made my whole week. 💙
https://www.linkedin.com/embed/feed/update/urn:li:ugcPost:7467594457014697984?compact=1
I met Jill Binder (she/her) in 2019 when I joined her in co-creating a WordCamp US talk called Creating Welcoming and Diverse Spaces. Even though I've been speaking publicly for most of my life, I learned so so so much from Jill about writing and delivering professional talks. Her speaker accelerator is helping people do those things right now in a personal and low-intensity way. You may see me around if you decide to join in! https://lnkd.in/ehD2mu3S Also if you hear my dog snoring in the background of this video no you didn't.
We had our Tech Differently kickoff call last week with 7 amazing humans (and welcomed our 8th today). I am so excited about this group! 💙
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
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
It’s been a couple of years since I’ve run a group workshop.
After running around one hundred of them online over a few years (yes, really), I took some intentional time off.
Now I’m setting up in my new space for tomorrow’s #TechDifferently Kick‑off call. I’m ready and excited!
As of today, 7 speakers are officially joining the #TechDifferently speaker cohort that begins tomorrow. (Enrollment open until June 30). This group is thoughtful, curious, values‑driven. The kind of people you want shaping our conference.
I’m looking forward to the community we’ll create together. A space for like‑minded people to connect, support one another, and grow.
And then I cannot wait for you to hear what they have to say in October. These talks are going to be something special. <3
If you’ve been thinking about applying to the Tech Differently Speaker Accelerator, this is your sign that now is the time.
We’ve got six amazing humans starting next week. Doors will stay open for about a month, but joining now means you can be part of the first live sessions with the group.
Submitting an application isn’t a commitment. It’s the first step. (cont'd)
Broke student. Recent grad. Between jobs. Just... going through it.
We’ve got you. 💙
Thanks to our first micro‑sponsor, @chris
💬 “I care deeply about building tech with integrity and humanity. When I learned Jill Binder is behind Tech Differently, that was all I needed to hear.”
~ Chris Wiegman, Human @ chriswiegman.com
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#TechDifferently #technology #PublicSpeaking #conferences #students #grads
Jill Binder [she/her]