Communication Skills for Better Networking and Self-Marketing
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Make an Impact
Date(s)
7 July 20269:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8 July 20269:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Target audience
PostDocsGoals
How can I make an impact in scientific contexts such as small-talk situations at conferences? What can help me in situations where I face an international crowd and how can I connect to an interdisciplinary audience? The workshop Make an Impact! offers the opportunity to enhance overall effective communication (verbal and non-verbal) to improve networking and self-marketing opportunities. The workshop focuses specifically on self-expression in terms of vocal quality, body language and verbal expression in academic and professional and contexts.
Content
Throughout the workshop, participants will be guided through interactive exercises to improve their body language, as well as focus on the quality of their language content. The aim is to develop strategies to make a lasting and positive impact on groups, colleagues, and significant contact persons. Trainer input will provide the opportunity to gain new insights in effective communication and learn how to present themselves more effectively and to make the best impression and strongest impact.
- Self-marketing: effectively promoting oneself (verbal business cards)
- Networking: spontaneous small talk with a purpose
- Developing awareness and focusing skills
- Concise and effective introductions
- Body language focus
Methods
- Theoretical sessions to highlight key aspects and strategies
- Role-play scenarios
- Hands-on exercises for practicing
- Both group and individual feedback
Teacher
Julie Stearns
Julie Stearns is a professional trainer and coach (DGfC), theater director and actress as well as university lecturer. As commmunication trainer, Julie concentrates on providing academics a dynamic workshop experience to improve their communication and presentation skills.
Additional information
Contact for content-related inquiries
Team Forschungsservice und Nachwuchsförderung
6
/ 15
Make an Impact
Communication Skills for Better Networking and Self-Marketing
About the offer
From 7 July 2026, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
16 hours
English
On-site
You can cancel until 16 June 2026, 11:59 PM.
Academic Networking
Research Service and Career Development
Bookable until: 16 June 2026, 11:59 PM