What Did You Just Say To Me?

Learn effective communication strategies for explaining complex security issues to non-technical audiences in this 26-minute talk from the 44CON Information Security Conference. Discover tools and tips for improving your ability to convey technical information clearly, including body language techniques, active listening skills, and conversation mapping. Explore the importance of patience, enthusiasm, and concise communication in security discussions. Gain insights on when to initiate important conversations and how to declutter your message for maximum impact. Enhance your professional skills and become a more effective security communicator with practical advice from an experienced presenter.

Intro
About Jerry
A good reason
I suck at communicating
I fixed it
Coursera
Books
Practice
Public Speaking
Communication Skills
The Meat of Todays Talk
Clear Technical Communications
Nobody wants to feel dumb
The one step rule
To question rule
Bring notes
Body language
Think about your toes
The belt buckle rule
The folded arms rule
The art of listening
Being active listeners
The 2second rule
People want to tell you stuff
Patience
Enthusiasm
Map out conversations
Organic conversations
I statements
Focus on your tone
When to start important conversations
Concise communications
Recap
Declutter your conversations
Feel your toes
Aim your naughty parts
I statements are important
Contact information