Gießener Graduiertenzentrum Naturwissenschaften und Psychologie (GGN)
Veranstaltungen
[Wshop] Presence, Voice & Impact! - For inspiring speaking and presenting (25GGN17)
REQUIREMENTS: This interactive seminar is for all those who have their content ready but want to convey it more effectively, increase personal presence and communicate in a genuine, inspiring way.
PARTICIPANTS: Recommended for University employees, post-docs, prae-docs, researchers and lecturers
BENEFITS:
• Clear, inspiring speech for presenting complex, technical/scientific data and research
• Take-home tools, exercises and warm ups for physical and vocal presence
• More confidence, engagement and genuine connection with listeners
• English presentation skills - story telling techniques: pacing, dramatic line, stresses, pitch
and tone
CONTENT:
• Voice, embodiment, body language, facial expression, breath, posture
• Clear speech for complex data – diction, enunciation, tone, timbre, pace, pauses
• Techniques from performers and top-speakers for inspiring speaking and telling your story
• Vocal potential – discover the power of your own voice
SHORT CV - PRITI COLES:
London born, English Native Speaker – speech & presentation trainer; voice expert
Over 15 years as an international coach/trainer in business, academia, science and research
University Trainer: University of Vienna; IST Institute of Science and Technology, Austrian Academy of Sciences – CeMM; WU University of Economics and Business, Vienna; TU Technical University Wien; TU Darmstadt; Over 2 decades - International opera soloist career, actor, concert singer, recording artist with renowned companies and orchestras throughout Europe.
Priti speaks fluent German and Dutch as well as English
[Wshop] Workshop: Working in Multicultural Teams (25GGN04)
Aims:
This course is about understanding cultural differences and building the skills needed to collaborate effectively in diverse teams. Participants will explore how communication styles, trust, time, and decision-making vary across cultures and how these differences influence teamwork. The training is highly interactive and includes role plays, games, and practical tools that participants can apply directly in their academic and professional environments.
Learning outcomes:
-By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
-Recognize key cultural dimensions that shape teamwork
-Apply interpersonal communication skills essential for multicultural collaboration
-Demonstrate patience, openness, and sensitivity to social cues in diverse contexts
-Use indirect language and relationship-building strategies to foster goodwill
-Develop approaches to prevent and resolve challenges in multicultural teams
Methodology:
Participants will actively engage with cultural models, practice socio-emotional skills, and reflect on real-life teamwork situations. Feedback and peer learning are an integral part of the workshop.