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Communication Workshops &
Certificate Programs

Communication Workshops

The Evolving Scientist

1. W.A.V.E. ®
(Presentation & Public Speaking Fundamentals)

2. Interpersonal Communication Skills
3. Perfecting the Elevator Pitch 
4. Scientific Storytelling
​5. Developing Your Brand
6. Improv to Improve Your Science

​Research Symposium

1. Distilling Your Message
2. 
W.A.V.E. ®
​(Presentation & Public Speaking Fundamentals) 

3. Individual Coaching Round One
4. Individual Coaching Round Two

Faculty Training & Retreats

1. Elevating Executive Presence
2. Tips to Motivate Teams in Meetings
3. Improv for Teaching
4. Tips for Keynotes and Donor Events

5. Leadership, Mentoring, & Collaboration Tips

Training Grant Workshops

1. How to Craft Your Research Pitch
2. Interview Skills
3.
Leadership, & Collaboration Tips
4. Presentation Tips for Advancements, Conferences, Defenses, and Job Talks
5. Networking Skills


Interview Boot Camp

1. Interpersonal Communication Skills
2. Improv for Interviews
3. Stories to prepare for interviews
4. Networking Techniques

5. Interview Practice 

Research Pitch Competitions

1. How to Craft Your Research Pitch
2. Tips for Giving a Ted Talk
3. Techniques to Connect with an Audience
4. How to Deliver An Engaging Presentation

Communication Certificate Programs

Public Speaking
Certificate Program

This program focuses on:
  • 1. W.A.V.E. ®
    (Presentation & Public Speaking Fundamentals)
  • Distilling complex information into a concise and engaging story by using an Idea Map ©
  • Using your voice effectively
  • Communicating with confidence 
  • Tips to elevate executive presence
  • How to connect with any audience 
  • How to deliver presentations in meetings, conferences and formal talks


Improv to Improve Your Science 
Certificate Program

This program focuses on:
  • How to think on your feet
  • Techniques to tap into your creativity
  • How to stay relaxed during unplanned situations
  • How to look at situations from alternative points of view
  • Tips to create a collaborative environment & team atmosphere

Improv for Teaching
Certificate Program

  • How to think on your feet
  • Techniques to tap into your creativity
  • How to stay relaxed during unplanned situations
  • How to look at situations from alternative points of view
  • Tips to create a collaborative environment & team atmosphere


In today’s competitive job market, standing out from the crowd is critical. A Certificate Program allows your students to this training on their CV or Resume as proof of their commitment to improving their communication skills. 

PUBLIC SPEAKING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Nine hours of training and a certificate of completion. The program focuses on:
1. Presentation and Public Speaking Fundamentals
2. Vocal Variety
3. Communicating with Confidence
4. Connecting with an Audience

​Designed for non-actors, participants will learn the techniques that actors use to craft dynamic and compelling presentations. Proven effective, these tools are a valuable asset in meetings, conferences and job interviews. You will learn how to overcome nerves, create active presentations and use vocal variety. You will leave knowing that you can command a room, communicate with confidence, and connect with any audience.

IMPROV FOR TEACHING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Six hours of training and a certificate of completion. This program teaches people how to:

1. Thrive in a collaborative learning environment
2. Practice active listening
3. Foster intuition and go with the flow
4. Treat students as teammates with shared goals
​

As a teacher, you need to know how to think on your feet and handle the unexpected with ease. Thankfully, this is a skill that can be practiced. Improvisation is not about being funny. Improv actually means — unplanned. It is about going with the flow to building something new. This class teaches you how to think outside the box, communicate with confidence, and stay relaxed in changing circumstances.

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