Monroe Bodden

Consultant in Greenwich, CT

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MY JOURNEY FROM TECH EXPERT TO COMMUNICATION COACH

As a former Systems Engineer, I understand the unique communication challenges that technical professionals face. Early in my career, while I excelled in one-on-one meetings and technical knowledge, I completely froze during group presentations. My ideas became muddled, my delivery confused, and all my expertise was overshadowed by poor communication.

Instead of letting honest feedback defeat me, I transformed it into an opportunity. I threw myself into presentation skills training, attended workshops, worked with coaches, and even took improv classes. Through relentless practice, I not only saved my job but eventually gained recognition for my presentation abilities.

FROM PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION TO HELPING OTHERS

As my communication skills improved, my career accelerated. When I later started my own software development company, these skills proved even more valuable—helping me sell our services and raise investment capital.

Today, I've dedicated my career to helping other technical professionals overcome the same challenges I faced. Whether you're an introvert who struggles with speaking anxiety or a technical expert who can't seem to translate your brilliance into persuasive presentations, I've developed proven methodologies to help you communicate with clarity and confidence.

MY APPROACH

I believe that powerful communication isn't about becoming someone else—it's about leveraging your authentic technical expertise and analytical thinking as strengths. My frameworks are designed specifically for technical minds, focusing on:

  • Simplifying complex ideas without losing essential meaning
  • Building narratives that connect technical solutions to business value
  • Handling objections with confidence and evidence
  • Inspiring action through authentic technical leadership

I still get nervous before presentations—yes, even after all these years! But I've developed proven strategies that ensure success, and I'm here to share them with you.

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    • ThriveCRM LLC