Course Type: Online-Workshop

Target Group: Doctoral researchers, postdoctoral researchers

How can I make an impact in scientific contexts such as small-talk situations at conferences? What can help me in situations where I face an international crowd and how can I connect to an interdisciplinary audience?

The workshop offers participants the opportunity to enhance their overall effective communication (verbal and non-verbal) to improve their networking and self-marketing opportunities. We will focus specifically on self-expression in terms of vocal quality, body language and verbal expression in academic and professional contexts.

Throughout the workshop, participants will be guided through interactive exercises to improve their body language, as well as focus on the quality of their language content. The aim is to develop strategies to make a lasting and positive impact on groups, colleagues, and significant contact persons. Trainer input will provide help gain new insights in effective communication. Participants learn how to present themselves more effectively and to make the best impression and strongest impact.

Counting towards the Certificate "Leadership, Management, Science Communication and Knowledge Transfer" (Module IV, 12 AE).

Trainer and coach for communication skills, self-marketing and voice and body techniques; theatre director and actress; university lecturer. Over 20 years experience as a freelance director and actress in schools, universities, theatres and organizations in America and Germany. Focuses on providing hands-on experience for academics and professionals in order to improve their overall speaking and presentation skills, as well as improving fluency, accuracy and style of speech communication.