Wake Up @ The Yard

For 15 minutes, we will listen to a presentation called "That’s Not What I Meant" presented by Abel Buko.

Regardless of whether you’re pitching your company, presenting at a conference, or leading a team meeting, you’ve probably had that awkward moment when you say one thing but the room hears something else. Linguists have studied why this happens for decades and the reason is that words alone don’t carry the full message. What we understand is assembled by who’s speaking, who’s listening, and the surrounding context of the moment.

In this talk, psycholinguist and public speaking coach Abel White Buko draws from the linguistic subfield of pragmatics to illustrate the invisible forces that reshape your words in the minds of the audience. So the next time you stand to speak, you’ll be more focused on what you mean and less on what you say.

Besides, you’ll meet some of the friendly faces behind The Yard, get the latest scoop on the coworking space, and hear what exciting things we have planned next. It will be a short and valuable presentation full of inspiration for the entire tech community, whether you’re a member or just curious about The Yard. A chance to gain new insights, make connections, and look ahead together. And of course – a tour of The Yard for those who want to see more! 👣

RSVP by the day before at 10:00 AM to save your seat (and your breakfast). 

Cheers!