Cooking up Some Tech

Chef to tech. Ash Coleman Hynie made that transition. Then she started her own company, CountrPT . What an interesting conversation, especially the part about a green cube and red cube... Tune in!

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Use “Cognitive Landmarks”

When presenting complex technical information, use “cognitive landmarks”—repeated phrases, gestures, or even specific slide designs—to subtly guide your audience through key points.

For example, if you’re explaining a multi-step engineering process, assign each step a distinct visual cue (like a specific color or icon) and repeat a signature phrase when transitioning (e.g., “Here’s where the magic happens”). This repetition helps non-technical audiences mentally organize the information, making it easier to follow and recall later.

This technique is especially powerful because technical professionals often assume their audience can process information as linearly as they do—but cognitive landmarks create anchor points that reinforce comprehension.

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All for now!

Neil