JavaScript Congress • Nov 24, 2021

Communication & Influence for Techies - An unconventional look at conversations

Sumit Gupta

Effective communication happens in the listener's ear, not your mouth. Stop confusing emotional stories with objective data. Discover how to leverage introverted strengths to navigate unpracticed conversations.

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Extracting professional value from tech conferences as an introvert

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Overcoming introversion through public speaking in developer relations

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