IAF Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Lab (IAF PS Lab)

Moderator

Introduction:

The International Astronautical Congress gathers people from all over the world to advance the space industry, academia, society, and government initiatives. Even if we do not like sales, the reality is that we are constantly selling and representing our personal, country, and organization’s image. That is why harnessing the ability to speak in public is a fundamental tool for promoting ourselves, and our work.

Objective:

The main objective of the IAF PS Lab is to help each participant develop and improve their communication skills when speaking in public, overcome the stress derived from stage fright, improve self-esteem, learn to use appropriate and timely resources in different situations, adequately use body and language in speeches, learn to confidently address any audience, understand cultural considerations of an international crowd, and thus effectively get your message.

Throughout this workshop, participants will acquire the necessary skills to achieve effective and successful communication in the context of a high-level technology forum where space research and development initiatives are shared.

Who is IAF PS Lab for:

Speakers, students, scholarship awardees, and IAC participants and in general, who feel the need to overcome stage fright and improve their communication skills in public and private environments, to impact and persuade any audience and make the most of their time in the congress and maximizing their networking and presentations.

After PS Lab Participants will be able to:

• Present themselves with confidence
• Overcome stress derived from stage fright
• Use body and non-verbal language effectively
• Leave an impact and encourage future collaboration
• Navigate the cultural differences of an international crowd

Agenda:

Duration: 2 hours

30min - IAC Communication Best Practices and Lessons from Experience

30min - Elevator Pitch Session and Practice

50min - Lighting Presentations with live feedback

10min – Summary and Closing Remarks

The laboratory will include:

Practical teaching with dynamic forms of participation

Helpful exercises and real on-stage experience

Practice skills with real networking in smaller groups

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