Pitching/public speaking (online)
Content
When a friend asks you to explain your research topic you get lost for words, you start to notice that your body blocks and on top of that you seem to lose the interest of your friend. Sounds familiar? If so, you are invited to explore the world of pitching and public speaking during a three-day online workshop by Jelle de Wit.
The trainer will guide you into the world of Pitching & Public Speaking with a presentation & practical exercises. You will have the opportunity to give a short 5 minute pitch for the trainer and other participants of the workshop as well.
By using an 8-step framework you will be able to convince people to fall in love with your ideas. Having the knowledge of a pitching structure will furthermore deepen your presentation skills.
The workshop will be given online in the form of a Zoom- webinar. The latter will give you the opportunity to explore Pitching and Public Speaking techniques in front of a computer.
“The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.” – Mark Twain
Learning outcomes
After having attended this workshop, participants will:
- know how to pitch their research by means of an 8-step theoretical framework,
- know how to use verbal and nonverbal language to support their pitch,
- know how to bring a clear, personal and convincing message.
Competences
An important part of preparing for any further professional step is becoming (more) aware of the competences you have developed and/or want to develop. In the current workshop, the following competences from the UHasselt competency overview are actively dealt with:
- interpersonal competences:
- presentation skills
- persuasion
- oral communication
- personal effectiveness:
- self-development
- self-confidence
Practicalities
For whom?
- PhD students - 12 places available
When & where?
- online edition
- Day 1: April 15, 10:00-12:00
- Day 2: April 16, 10:00-12:00
- Day 3: April 17, 09:30-12:00
- Participation in 3 sessions is required.
Preparation?
Registration?
- Registration is possible via this link from January 16 until March 30, 2025.
- Please register only if you can attend all sessions. As places are limited, registering does not automatically imply that you will be able to participate. You will be notified by email in due time.
- Please cancel your registration at least one week in advance in case you cannot make it (cf. cancellation & no-show policy).
Acknowledged as?
- DS BSH: category 'research management & communication skills' - workshop on communication skills
- DS HLS: category 'transferable skills' - compulsory elective course
- DS ST: category 'scientific & generic communication' - course about generic communication