How to Appear Self Confident and Present: Best Practice Techniques for Scientists
A workshop offered by the Bonn Graduate Center
This practical training is designed for scientists who want to enhance their confidence and effectiveness in their public image and daily communication. You will have the opportunity to learn a wide range of techniques, tips, and tricks, and apply them in various individual and group expercises.
In-person Workshop
Monday, July 7, 2025
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Trainer
Dr. Michael Gordian
Language
English
Location
Alte Sternwarte
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47
Target Group
Doctoral students
Track(s)
Research
Certificate
8 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus certificate
* The premises are not barrier-free. Please contact the Bonn Graduate Center if you need assistance.
Description
In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to learn a wide range of techniques, tips, and tricks, and apply them in various individual and group expercises.
We will analyze key topics such as expressive and impactful gestures, head and chin posture, spatial positioning, confident facial expressions, the power of voice, power pauses, precise and persuasive language, and many other aspects.
During the training, we will incorporate some of the coolest and most helpful exercises from coaching, acting training and improvisational theater. At the end of the workshop, you will acquire a toolbox of best practice techniques. This is a 100% practical workshop, so come prepared to actively participate and and have fun together!
Content
- "There is no second chance for the first impression": Best practice techniques for introducing yourself effectively
- The essentials of impression management: techniques and tricks
- The 'Pyramidal principle' vs. 'the funnel': Fundamental rules for communicating convincingly
- Simple humor techniques and rhetorical tricks for scientists
- The power of voice: Mastering the top 5 techniques
- Parameters of nonverbal communication: Impactful gestures and confident body posture
- Understanding the crucial psychological concepts (e.g. 'HALO effect' and other cognitive biases)
Feedback from participants
"The workshop was very practical, interactive, useful and straight to the point. I liked the knowledge gained on the importance of body language, the voice and overall non-verbal communication." (Participant 2023)
"A lot of practical exercises including personalized feedback; energetic and energizing conduct of the workshop." (Participant 2024)
Contact
Bonn Graduate Center
Address
Alte Sternwarte
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47
53115 Bonn
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Links
- https://formulare-ext.verwaltung.uni-bonn.de/lip/action/invoke.do?id=openform&form=EVT¶m1=2343&client=BGZ&lang=en
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/research-and-teaching/doctoral-students-and-postdocs/during-your-doctorate/qualification/doctorate-plus/research-all
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/research-and-teaching/doctoral-students-and-postdocs/during-your-doctorate/qualification/doctorate-plus/research-management-all
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/research-and-teaching/doctoral-students-and-postdocs/during-your-doctorate/qualification/doctorate-plus/business-organizations-all
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/research-and-teaching/doctoral-students-and-postdocs/during-your-doctorate/qualification/certificate-doctorate-plus
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/research-and-teaching/doctoral-students-and-postdocs/during-your-doctorate/qualification/doctorate-plus-1
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/research-and-teaching/doctoral-students-and-postdocs/events-and-opportunities/newsletter-bonn-doctoral-bulletin-en