Why public speaking is your secret weapon in tech
Here's the thing nobody tells you about public speaking: it's not about being naturally charismatic or having perfect delivery. It's about building the one skill that will accelerate your career faster than any certification or framework mastery.
I've watched brilliant developers get passed over for promotions because they couldn't articulate their ideas in meetings. Meanwhile, I've seen average coders become tech leads because they could explain complex concepts clearly to stakeholders. The difference? They invested in speaking skills.