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How to give an engaging talk

In this video Ivana Krpan discusses giving talk, exploring the non-verbal element of communication that can help us connecting with our audience

How can we connect with the audience of a live presentation?

Giving a talk is not an easy task. In this video, Dr. Krpan shows how body language, gestures and posture can influence the final effect of delivering a talk to a live audience. This also includes the modulation of the voice and eye contact with the public.

Giving an effective presentation requires training and practice – at first, keeping under control all the aspects related to our live performance can seem daunting, but eventually communicating with the public can become like a second skin.
After all, scientists already routinely give talks as part of scientific communications…

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Science Communication and Public Engagement

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