Course Type: Workshop

Target Group: Doctoral researchers, postdoctoral researchers

This is an activity-based workshop led by a theatre professional whose expertise is in helping the speaker effectively communicate the importance of the work and the core message in the talk. A key aspect of the training is repetition so that participants can strengthen the narrative, the emotional tone and the physicality of the talk in order to define and support the speaker’s own dynamic style. While perfecting public speaking skills, the workshop also offers participants practical strategies with which to tailor a general scientific talk to various audiences and settings.

Participants will learn how to concisely introduce themselves and practice their “pitch”, how to engage the audience in their talk, affirm their strengths and individual speaking style, improve their body language, effectively promote themselves and develop strong tactics for effective communication.

Counting towards the Certificate "Leadership, Management, Science Communication and Knowledge Transfer" (Module III or IV, 16 AE).

Communications trainer, classically trained actor and dancer; writer; Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts in Theatre, University of Southern California and Cornell University. Over 30 years experience as teacher and teaching artist working with students and groups of all ages. Over 15 years experience as an arts educator and programme developer for community, health, social service and arts organizations. As communications trainer and consultant specialized in Business English and Presentation Training. Currently Presentation Coach with “impulsplus” (Cologne) for doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers.