3MT Workshop: Public Speaking

Every day, somewhere in the world, someone gives a speech or a talk in front of an audience to share knowledge, persuade, or entertain them.

Some speeches were so powerful that they became part of human history. Honing your public speaking skills during your PhD will be useful to you in the future, regardless of whether you are aspiring to teach, lead a research team, or transition into other career areas. In fact, it is such an important asset for leaders that many professionals take trainings or join public speaking associations to perfect their skills. No one is born a good speaker; rather, public speaking requires preparation, practice, using strategies to combat public anxiety, and finding ways to interact with the audience. We will cover all these topics in this badge, with a specific focus on academic talks, but many of the tips provided here can be applied to any type of public speaking exercise.

Required to participate in the 3MT competition.