The No Fear Presenting Podcast

Josh Rice on Training Scientific Speakers

Episode Summary

Join Mike Teixeira as he chats with Josh Rice from the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science about the art of effective communication, especially when it comes to scientific presentations & topics. They chat about the power of storytelling, how cultural differences can create barriers, and the cool ways theater and passion can boost our communication around technical topics. Josh shares some great tips on being authentic and passionate in your presentations, keeping your audience in mind, and simplifying visuals for clarity. Plus, they explore the benefits of improv and how to tackle imposter syndrome when speaking in front of experts. Tune in for some insightful and relatable conversation!

Episode Notes

Takeaways

• Putting together a presentation is more than just slides.
• People love to be taken on a journey during presentations.
• Understanding your audience is crucial for effective communication.
• Authenticity and passion can transform a presentation.
• Improv techniques can enhance communication skills.
• Simplifying visuals helps the audience focus on the speaker.
• It's okay to admit when you don't know something.
• Cultural norms can stifle authentic communication.
• Every mistake in a presentation can be a learning opportunity.
• Communication is fundamental to progress in any field.