Synergy Satellite – Pitch perfect: healthcare presentation skills

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Abstract

Join us for “Pitch Perfect: Healthcare Presentation Skills“, a specialised two-part workshop series tailored for healthcare professionals, particularly those involved in research and academia. Facilitated by Simon Hall, an esteemed communicator from the University of Cambridge, this workshop is designed to enhance the presentation skills necessary for your PhD defence, research talks, and professional congresses.

The initial session focuses on fundamental public speaking techniques to help researchers effectively introduce their studies, maintain clarity throughout their exposition, and conclude with compelling takeaways that resonate with academic and clinical audiences. Techniques for crafting concise, clear narratives are emphasised, alongside strategies for delivering key messages with brevity and impact.

In the subsequent session, participants will delve into advanced presentation skills, applying these to their research presentations. This includes the proficient use of slides and visual aids, best practices for data presentation, and tips for eliminating redundancies to enhance the authority and clarity of the talk. Participants will also learn to manage public speaking anxiety, use body language effectively, and employ storytelling to make their research memorable and engaging.

Ideal for healthcare professionals gearing up for critical academic presentations, this workshop equips you with the skills to deliver your research findings with confidence and professionalism. Simon Hall brings his extensive experience in training medical professionals and a deep understanding of communication dynamics in academic settings, ensuring that this workshop is an indispensable resource for any researcher looking to make an impactful presentation at conferences and beyond.

Learning Objectives

Session one:

• Develop Fundamental Skills: Learn the art of crafting impactful openings, maintaining clarity of narrative throughout your talk, and closing in a manner that leaves a lasting impression.
• Appreciate the unexpected arts of public speaking: Explore the power of simplicity and brevity, and how you can use them to ensure audience engagement.
• Consider completeness of narrative: Understand the elements required to tell a complete story, which satisfies an audience by answering all their questions about your topic.

Session two:

• Enhance Presentation Techniques: Gain expertise in using visual aids effectively, as well as handling data with precision and elegance.
• Understand the art of persuasion and influencing: how to employ storytelling to emotionally engage and captivate your audience.
• Boost Confidence and Authority: Overcome nervousness with proven strategies, perfect your body language for authoritative delivery, and ensure active audience attention through strategic signposting.

Educational Need Addressed

• Deliver Compelling Presentations: Master the art of structuring and delivering engaging talks that clearly communicate complex research to diverse audiences.
• Enhance Visual Impact: Skilfully use visual aids and data to reinforce your message, ensuring your research is both understood and memorable.
• Conquer Presentation Nerves: Adopt effective techniques for managing anxiety and using body language to present with confidence and authority

Keywords

Communication, Research, Education, Leadership, Teaching