Communication Workshops
The Evolving Scientist1. 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 & Retreats1. 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 Workshops1. 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
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Improv to Improve Your Science
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Improv for Teaching
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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.
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.