Presentation skills for scientists and technical people

Presenting science

Overview

This practical workshop will help you communicate your messages more effectively and confidently to a range of audiences. You will do 'speak-on-your-feet' exercises and get lots of practical tips.

The workshop will help you to:

present with confidence
structure your talk in a logical way
think about and understand your audiences
present with style
handle the unexpected question
use visual aids to add impact

Topics covered

structuring and preparing an effective presentation
framing your message
overcoming 'performance anxiety'
using your voice, gestures and body language
targeting your talk to meet the needs of your audience
making the best use of audio-visual aids
handling questions

View the outline of the 1-day workshop.

View the outline of the 2-day workshop.

Cost

We run our workshops all across Australia.

Workshops are normally run on a request only basis.

Prices are fully inclusive of all costs, regardless of location.

We ask that your organisation arrange the venue and catering, and participant numbers.

We are happy to negotiate price for adapted workshop content/procedures.

Discounts can be negotiated if more than one workshop is run at the same location.

2-day workshop Maximum 12 participants*	$9,725 incl GST (effective 1 July 2008)
1-day workshop Maximum 10 participants*	$5,555 incl GST (effective 1 July 2008)
* Additional participants at $55 per person incl. GST need to be negotiated as we try to keep our workshops practical.

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Deposit

On confirmation of your booking, you will need to pay a deposit:

$2200 (incl GST) for a 1-day workshop

$3300 (incl GST) for a 2-day workshop

Should you cancel the workshop, we will refund your deposit, minus an administration fee of 10% of the total workshop cost.

If we have already incurred non-refundable costs, for example for flights and accommodation, we will also deduct these costs from your deposit.

Workshops open now for registration!

None at the moment.

Call Heather on 07 3846 7111 or email her at admin@econnect.com.au to discuss your needs.

Testimonials

[Jenni and Michelle were] very approachable and made our participants feel comfortable. [Their] coaching helped turn our workshop participants into confident and engaging presenters."

Michelle Wilson

Marketing and Communication Adviser

CS Energy

November 2008

“The thing I most liked about the workshop was being able to practice presenting. I noticed the difference in my presentation style even at the end of the day - a bit improvement. It was great - very useful! You don't need PowerPoint!!”

Annette Moxey,
Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Newcastle,
May 2008

“Doing the workshop has increased my confidence tremendously. Now I'm actually looking forward to my next presentation to put what I've learnt into practice.”

Breeana Taylor,
Vacation Scholar Student, CSIRO
January 2008

“Constructive feedback; met our focus/goals for the day; hands on, good mix of theory & practice.”

Wayne Hall
Research Manager, Meat & Livestock Australia
February 2008