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Scientifically Speaking is the leader in improving the presentation and communication skills of technical professionals. Customized solutions are designed to help academicians and professionals "tell a better story."

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We help you Tell a Better Story

Scientists and technology entrepreneurs have dreams, visions and ideas to communicate. Their messages must quickly and succinctly shared with investors, managers and other non-technical audiences. Scientifically Speaking helps them “tell a better story.” Their Story is the information and data in a visual and memorable form.

The goal is not to impress your audience. The goal is to communicate so they  will understand and invest your idea. Tell them your story and how it will help THEM.

HOW WE CAN HELP

The “SciSpeak Experience” helps you communicate with your clients and audiences. We’ll answer your questions and prepare you for your next interaction. Personalized coaching session help prepare you for your specific presentation:

  • Capital investment presentations
  • IPO Road Shows
  • Selling ideas to management
  • Presenting at national conferences

We help bridge the gap between esoteric, technical information and the audience that wants to understand it. Tell a better story.

  • TOP PRESENTATION TIPS

  • Tips 1

    Know Your Audience

    If you don’t know your audience then you will not know “how” to craft your presentation for maximum impact and understanding. Scientifically Speaking has created a form for presenters to help them understand the audience and what their goals are.

    Tips 2

    Simplify Your Data

    This is a must for technical presentations. If the audience doesn’t understand what you are saying, they will work on their grocery list, plan for the future and take fictitious calls on their cell phone.

    Tips 3

    Close on Every Presentation

    Every presentation is an opportunity to ask for something a call to action, a request for funding or consideration to form a scientific collaboration. Proper coaching will show you how to naturally add the “close” to your summary in all of your technical presentations.

    Slide 4

    What’s in it for Them?

    “If it won’t benefit me, why am I here?” People go to technical presentations to learn about new research, find investment opportunities or see how their money is being spent on a particular project. Your communications and presentation should be structured in a way that is conducive to your audiences’ wants and needs.

    Slide 5

    Have Passion!

    Passion and excitement are not normally thought of with technical presentations, but it should be appropriately added when possible. Cartwheels and back flips are not the only way to show your enthusiasm. Speak with conviction.

    Slide 6

    Practice. Practice. Practice.

    As location is critical for the real estate mogul, practice is critical for the successful presenter. Some people feel that practicing takes away their ability to be creative. Actually, practicing will make the presenter more comfortable with the presentation and therefore more relaxed.

    Slide 7

    Anticipate Questions

    The question and answer portion of a technical presentation can be the most grueling. However, with preparation you can anticipate some questions and be more relaxed and natural.

    Slide 8

    Don’t include too Much Information

    Some of the best speeches and presentations written have been under 15 minutes and used no visual aids. There are ways to organize all of your data into a matrix, minimize your time and maximize audience understanding without compromising the integrity of your research.

    Slide 9

    Simplify Visual Aids

    Easy to read and simple to understand visual aids can and will enhance the data you are presenting. Visual aid management is a section of the curriculum that is covered by the Scientifically Speaking trainers in the two-day course for technical professionals.

    Slide 10

    Summarize and Conclude

    Avoid statements such as, “Well I guess I am out of time so I’ll take some questions now.” A strong summary will allow any latecomers to still pick up on the highlights of the presentation and refresh the memory of those who may have missed a point. The conclusion gives the defined ending to the presentation.

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