06-03-2016, 06:19 PM
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On talking in public
Sometime today my girl friend was due to speak in public. Although she is a teacher a lesson is not quite the same.My advice to her-at least have some idea of what you are talking about,never try a joke,wait before you start-5-10 seconds-it builds tension.
And finally---if you cannot dazzle them with science baffle them with bullshit.
06-03-2016, 06:43 PM
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Re: On talking in public
Originally Posted by Rhian
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What subjects were you speaking about Tarantula?And what about your girlfriend OG?
I've addressed conferences and it is scary but quite liberating in some ways. I couldn't imagine doing it on a topic I wasn't a 100% sure of
I have given talks about my digital artwork.
Our previous property was allegedly haunted, and the weirdest activity took place there. I gave a number of talks about this. I was always careful to stress that my husband (a scientist) and I thought there was a natural explanation for the activity, even if we couldn't come up with one. The media had a field day and several films were made including one commissioned by the Foreign Office. I still can't work out why they should be interested!
06-03-2016, 08:10 PM
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Re: On talking in public
Originally Posted by Nom
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Been asked a few times to give talks at local wildlife groups,but im not for the spotlight, made my excuses and exit stage left.
I think it's a bit like teaching though in that you can "act" confidence.
06-03-2016, 08:14 PM
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Re: On talking in public
I can talk to anyone. I can walk into a crowded room or party and be confident to talk to anyone, even to strangers.Put me on a stage and tell me to talk to a large audience and I would die on the spot!
My brother is the opposite and loves to talk to huge audiences at conferences.
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