Debugging Human Communication
Dr. Shani Horowitz-Rozen is on a mission to help techies break the binary barrier between tech and communications and learn how to influence and transform every tech conversation into an opportunity. Looking to shape your career, impress at interviews, and sway your peers? Dr. Horowitz-Rozen offers you the keys to excelling in communication: How to communicate your ideas, develop your brand, captivate your audience, and stand out in the tech field. We believe that everyone should be able to communicate effectively, regardless of their background. Let’s explore how to tell your tech story!
Episodes
In this episode of Debugging Human Communication, Dr. Shani Horowitz-Rozen sits down with Shai Cohen, Director of R&D and Core Group Lead at Optibus, to explore what it actually means to make an R&D environment feel safe, while staying highly professional and performance-driven.
If you work in R&D and are a developer, tech lead, or manager, this conversation will give you language and practices you can use immediately t...
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If your work is solid but your message doesn’t travel, this episode will help.
In this episode, Dr. Shani Horowitz-Rozen speaks with Robyn (Jackson) Malone, CEO & Chief Partner Officer, RJ Communications, about what makes messages land, especially when the topic is complex, regulated, or high-stakes.
You’ll learn:
- Why audience insight beats “better wording”
- How to f...
This episode of Debugging Human Communication was inspired by a real moment in Paris - when, for Dr. Shani Horowitz-Rozen, a “simple” issue turned into a surprisingly accurate lesson in how people define respect through process.
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In this episode of Debugging Human Communication, Dr. Shani Horowitz-Rozen talks with Joshua Altman, Managing Director at Beltway Media in Washington, D.C. Joshua works with leaders, companies, and campaigns that can’t afford to just “post more” – they need communication that changes minds, builds trust, and drives decisions.
Together, they unpack:
- Why “communicate strategically, not voluminously” ...
Most people think great communication is about knowing exactly what to say. In this episode, Dr. Shani Horowitz-Rozen looks at the other side of the conversation: the quiet moments between the words.
Why does it feel so frustrating when someone jumps in and finishes your sentence “for you”? What actually happens in your brain – and in your colleague’s – during those few seconds of silence after you speak? If you’re a leader, engin...
If you’ve ever pitched your startup and felt the room just… didn’t get it - this episode is for you.
Because sometimes, the biggest risk to your startup isn’t the tech - it’s how you talk about it.
In this episode, Dr. Shani Horowitz-Rozen sits down with Yaakov Diminsky, CEO of Road2, an innovation hub helping early-stage startups across Israel’s north. With deep experience mentoring founders in deep-tech and AI, Yaakov brings shar...
What happens when a product expert walks into a startup and asks, “What are we building and why?” and gets five different answers?
In this episode, Dr. Shani Horowitz-Rozen speaks with Yaniv Yaakubovich, a product consultant and former Googler, about how communication shapes everything in product management, from customer insights and team alignment to decision-making and leadership trust.
Whether you’re a product manager, startup ...
What if your best moment wasn't a happy accident? In this episode, Dr. Shani Horowitz-Rozen tackles the fear many of us carry: the fear of shining once… and never again. She explores how to move from one-time wins to repeatable communication impact you’ll easily recreate.
Producer and editor: Dafniel Magen. Brought to you by Develeap.
We’re excited to speak with Liat Persiko, a senior executive at Takeda, leading the business unit for Oncology, PDT, Transplant, and Rare Diseases.
In this episode, Liat and Shani unpack the complexities of communication in the pharmaceutical industry, where regulation, internal alignment, and cross-cultural dynamics meet.
From her role in Israel, working closely with Takeda’s leadership teams in Europe and Japan, Liat shares real-...
Is success all about talent? Or is there something else at play?
In this episode of Debugging Human Communication, Dr. Shani Horowitz-Rozen debunks the myth of natural talent and explores how anyone can create impact through communication.
Whether you're an executive, a leader, or just looking to level up, this episode will challenge what you think you know about talent—and inspire you to take action.
Big thanks to @Dafniel Magen...
Ever felt like you're missing something in job interviews? You're asking all the right questions but still not finding the right people?
Well, maybe it's time to flip the script.
Dr. Shani Horowitz-Rozen dives into the art of asking the right questions in job interviews – but this time, it's all about YOU, the interviewer.
On the excellent editing and production: Dafniel Magen
We’re thrilled to have @Ilia Zhidkov, VP of Computational Technologies, and @Silvia Shaked, VP of Experimental Technologies from @Evogene joining us on the show!
In this episode Shani Horowitz-Rozen, Ilia and Silvia dive into essential communication skills for managers and VPs working closely together:
- Ilia and Silvia’s top tips for connecting with their teams
- Building trust with your team members
- Communicating organizationa...
Dr. Shani Horowitz-Rozen unveils the secrets of how to communicate better in your next job interview: ask the right questions to impress your interviewer and turn your flaws into strengths. And why the interview is not all about you (and why that's a good thing!).
Listen now and transform your interview game!
On the excellent editing and production: Dafniel Magen
In this. Dr. Shani Horowitz-Rozen flips the script on Jerry Maguire's famous line, “Show me the money!” and argues that while financial success is great, what LinkedIn really needs is your expertise! So, Show us your expertise! 📣
Join us as we explore:
💡Overcoming the fear of hitting "publish" (perfection is just an illusion!)
💡Identifying your unique "superpower" at work
💡Quieting your inner critic and embracing positive self-...
Do you ever find it scary to admit you don't know something in DevOps?
Dr. Shani Horowitz-Rozen tackles our knowledge gaps head-on with @Idan Korkidi, Develeap's DevOps Bootcamp manager and mentor!
Here's what you'll learn:
💡How to overcome the fear of admitting you don't know something (say goodbye to interview shame!)
💡How to create a supportive environment where asking for help is encouraged.
💡What to answer in a job intervie...
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