Luminary

Master the Art and Science of Storytelling for Technical Professionals

Jack Griffin, Surupa Biswas

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English

Light Up Ventures
29 January 2025

Public speaking guides; Writing & editing guides; Business communication & presentation; Media, information & communication industries

Developing and delivering presentations is typically challenging for technical professionals-i.e., engineers, data scientists, etc.-because they struggle with what to say about their work (the story) and how to say it (the telling). If they can't communicate their work in a relatable way, their work loses recognition and they miss out on top projects while hitting a career plateau.

In Luminary: Master the Art and Science of Storytelling, certified executive coach and CEO of an award-winning leadership development firm, Jack Griffin, solves these pain points by guiding technical professionals on how to create and deliver effective presentations in all settings, from virtual team meetings to in-person industry conferences.

This conversational, easy-to-follow book uses real-life use cases from Jack's top clients (Amazon, Meta, Genentech, etc) to provide an all-inclusive guide to improve skills, increase impact, and ditch the frustration of solving the same old problems.

Luminary includes:

A proven storytelling framework for developing technical presentations

Templates and formulas for content creation (from architecture overviews to data deep dives) Practical tips for delivery skills to improve public speaking confidence Real use cases about technical professionals building and communicating their solutions

Techniques for improving conversation skills both professionally and personally

TED Talks are different from tech talks. With Luminary, you will learn tips to overcome the pain of technical presentations, and most importantly, do more of the work you love.

By: Jack Griffin
Foreword by: Surupa Biswas
Imprint: Light Up Ventures
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 263g
ISBN: 9798989395255
Pages: 222
Publication Date: 29 January 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jack Griffin is founder and CEO of Light Up Ventures, an award-winning leadership development firm that coaches and trains Fortune 50 tech leaders to help optimize their performance. Jack has worked with 2,400+ speakers for a total of 10,000+ hours of development sessions with a range of professionals, from highly technical individual contributors to top CEOs around the world. He has a gift for helping technical professionals with an understanding of their unique challenges, and his book delivers authoritative instruction that will enable them to illuminate their work with clarity and confidence. His passion for people has taken him to forty plus countries where LUV also supports underprivileged communities by donating 20 percent of their profits to philanthropic causes. Jack is also a proud Star Wars nerd and lives in the Sierra Foothills of Northern California with his wife and three children. Surupa Biswas is Vice President of Engineering at Meta.

Reviews for Luminary: Master the Art and Science of Storytelling for Technical Professionals

""Luminary is transformative! It's a game-changer, offering practical tips and engaging exercises to elevate public speaking skills. A must-read for every aspiring tech leader."" -Jithin Jose, Principal Engineering Manager @ Microsoft ""Jack captures the art and science of storytelling in the most practical and simple way. I highly recommend that all technical leaders get their hands on this page-turner."" -Vartika Agarwal, Technical Program Leader @ Google ""With today's constant distractions and cognitive overload, Luminary delivers a proven method to capture attention and connect with audiences-a must-read for tech professionals looking to elevate their presentations and illuminate their impact."" -Sam Wolfe, Senior Communications Leader, Ex-Tesla ""Jack seamlessly combines science, history, and practical templates, making it easy to immediately level up your storytelling and public speaking abilities."" -Jason Jasinski, Senior Data Scientist @ Twitch ""Luminary is a must-read for all technical professionals with practical tips needed to deliver intriguing and engaging technical presentations with compelling storytelling."" -Monika Kumar Jethani, Software Engineer @ Walmart ""Jack extracted tips from his extensive experience that will improve communication skills. Highly recommend the book for engineers and scientists who want to grow the recognition of their work!"" -Li Zheng, Global Head of Analytical Data Science @ Genentech ""Jack and his team coach all of our speakers based on the expertise and content in his book to produce content that people can actually enjoy. Luminary is a big help for big tech."" -Francois Richard, Engineering Director @ Meta