Conference Presentation: Engaging the Listener in Your Talk
The seminar provides participants the opportunity to perfect their public-speaking skills. Constructive feedback from the trainer and group members gives the speaker a healthy amount of input while perfecting public-speaking skills.
Participants will be required to prepare a 3 to 5 minute pitch or overview of their work incorporating also the use of a slide. This will provide a basis for applying the practical aims of the workshop.
Throughout the one-day workshop, participants will be guided through interactive exercises to improve non-verbal communication, improve the ability to listen and react generously, and to integrate focusing techniques which empower the speaker. Attention will be given to breath and speech patterns, to strengthen both the ease and clarity of the speaker. Exercises include relaxation, intonation, pronunciation, tempo and text analysis.
This is an activity-based workshop led by theatre professionals whose expertise is in helping the speaker effectively communicate the importance and relevance of the work and the core message in the talk. Repetition is a key aspect of the training 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.
Contents
- Concisely introducing yourself: practice your “pitch”
- Engaging the audience in one’s talk
- Affirming the strengths and individual style of the speaker
- Improving body language
- Effectively promoting oneself
- Develop strong tactics for effective communication
Methods
- Voice and body techniques
- Partner work/role-play
- Language practice and analysis
- Improvisation, videotaping and feedback
Schedule
9 am - 12:30 pm, morning session with the whole group
12:30-1:30 pm, lunch break
1:30-2.45 pm, 2:45-4 pm & 4-5:15 pm. Small group coaching sessions of 3-4 participants
Details
Date:
Mon, 14 March 2022, 09:00 AM - 05:15 PM, online
Thu, 17 March 2022, 09:00 AM - 05:15 PM, online
Requirements for participation:
- Attendance: Participation is only possible, if you can guarantee an uninterrupted attendance.
- Attention: Online events require the same undivided attention as face-to-face events. Please refrain from parallel activities.
- Interaction: In general HRA events are interactive and require your active participation.
- Visibility: Please turn on your camera, if possible. Especially in our workshops, this is essential for a productive working environment.
Target groups:
doctoral researchers
Organizer:
Hamburg Research Academy
Trainer:
Ric Oquita is a classically trained actor, singer and dancer and has degrees in applied theater studies from the University of Southern California (Bachelor of Fine Arts) and Cornell University (Master of Fine Arts). With his extensive and diverse theater background, he offers techniques to strengthen and support efficient speaking, physical training and interpersonal communication skills. Mr. Oquita has been a presentation trainer since 2007, helping academics deliver clear, convincing and motivating oral presentations. He offers participants tailor-made support in a pro-active environment, so that the speakers can prepare effective presentations and formulate the central topic and key messages appropriately.
Maximum number of participants:
12