Relaxation techniques, physical grounding, posture awareness and gestures will hone in on your physical presence. Students will leave with a toolbox of exercises and clear
goals for continued improvement.

Part one: Vocal focus:
Common speaking fears, fears + weaknesses, imposter syndrome, calming nerves with breath control, warmup, speed/variety/projection, recording session + feedback, tips to protect your voice at a conference

Part two: Physical focus:
Your presence in the room, fears + weaknesses, your avatar, making an entrance + exit, gestures + spatial awareness, eye contact + focus, spontaneous speaking, 2-min prepared talk + feedback.

The trainer: 
Elena Kaufman is the founder of Creative Communications EK where she trains academics in the soft skills of presentations, job talks, and interviews. She worked as a lecturer at the Institut für Anglistik und Amerikanistik - Universität Hamburg, and the Sprachenzentrum der Universität Hamburg and now coaches in companies and institutes Europe-wide. She also runs theatre improv courses for scientists and is a trained stage actor and director from Vancouver, Canada

Photo: Marta Mayer/DESY