Posts marked with “speaking”
The Zen of Ego-Free Presenting
Sometimes, it’s all you can do to stay awake during presentations. But when you’re listening to a great public speaker, it’s as if you’re the only person in the audience. This article will help you create those powerful connections at your next presentation.
Interviews from php[world]: Cal Evans, Taylor Otwell, Samantha Quiñones, and Gary Hockin
Our crew sat down and snagged some interviews in the atrium at php[world] in Tyson’s Corner, Virginia.
Community Corner: Top Five Tips for Successful Speaking
Public speaking is an excellent way to advance your developer career. When you stand in front of your peers telling them what you know, you get recognized as an expert in that subject. Forcing yourself to think about things in a way that allows you to teach tho others makes you understand that topic in […]
Community Corner: On Diversity in Conference Speakers
Here are a few notable suggestions for conferences that do want to improve diversity and inclusion in their speaking lineup.
Editor’s Desk: PHP 7.4 RFCs, Symfony Speaker Workshop, Call for Writers
Editor-in-Chief Oscar Merida records a mini-episode. In this first one, he looks at some RFCs submitted for PHP 7.4 and 8.0, and a new tool for detecting memory leaks with PHP Unit.
The Journey to Becoming a Speaker
There is a wealth of great advice on becoming a speaker. Speaking isn’t for everyone, but if you’re on the fence and wondering if it’s for you, my advice is to give it a go!


