After this training, you are able to
- Present your story cohesively, clearly, and comprehensibly
- Capture attention and create a narrative arc
- Make your story relevant to your audience
- Effectively leverage your strengths as a speaker
Training for scientists and researchers who want to present complex material in an accessible and inspiring manner
Scientific research forms the basis for knowledge development. However, societal impact only occurs when the results of that research are successfully shared. This includes not only within your own field but also outside of it, such as at conferences, interdisciplinary seminars, and within multidisciplinary research consortia. Some knowledge even needs to transcend the boundaries of the scientific arena to ensure that recommendations and best practices find their way into society. And that can be a challenge for many scientists. How do you effectively present your insights to people outside your niche, such as politicians, businesses, or societal organizations?
Discover the secrets of effective presentations
Craft a presentation suitable for different target audiences and learn how to make your research resonate both within and outside your field of expertise. Learn how to captivate a room full of non-experts with your research findings and get them to look beyond the confines of their own discipline. So that they listen attentively during the presentation and ask interested questions. Come up to you afterward to introduce themselves and invite you to further discussions. Because that’s where interesting connections arise, innovative research begins, and scientific breakthroughs are achieved. In short: discover how to present science with impact.
This requires that your story has a clear structure
That it is interesting, surprising, or even exciting for your audience. That you know how to make your story relevant to them while being aware of your own goal. That you make relaxed contact with your audience, making them receptive and curious. That you can play with their expectations and entice them to interact.
These and other techniques of scientific presenting with impact are taught during this open training, conducted by biologist, presentation coach, presenter, and former science journalist Marloes ten Kate. Marloes is co-founder of Scientific Storytelling, where she trains scientists in the art of telling a understandable and engaging story. She worked as a science journalist and presenter for national radio and television programs. As a presentation coach, she has trained hundreds of (international) researchers in the techniques needed to prepare and deliver effective presentations.
For whom: Scientists and researchers who want to present complex material in an accessible and inspiring manner.
Language: English
Based on your own case, you compose a impactful story:
- Structure: Make your story cohesive, clear, and understandable;
- Engagement: Capture attention and create a narrative arc;
- Relevance: Ensure your story is relevant to your audience.
For day 2, you will prepare your presentation: create the slides and know the content of your story.
With Marloes, you will work on your personal presentation style and effectively utilize your strengths as a speaker. You will work on your voice and posture; you will learn to establish and maintain connection and engage effectively in interaction. You will learn to tell your story in a relaxed, purposeful, and confident manner.
