The event will be held in English and run for two days, on September 18 and 19, 2025.

Description:

Presenting oneself and one’s work can be stressful, especially in high-pressure academic environments. In addition, academics often face challenges such as navigating criticism, managing mixed expectations, and combating a lack of confidence or support. Imposter syndrome and self-doubt can further intensify these pressures.

This workshop uses theater techniques and transformational coaching exercises to help participants explore and redefine their professional roles, take ownership of their expertise, and transform stress into motivation.

Participants will learn to:

•            Utilize strategies for reframing criticism and managing their inner critic.

•            Apply techniques to project confidence and competence in presentations.

•            Prepare and present an elevator pitch (or short self-introduction)

•            Build awareness of the roles they play and craft the roles they aspire to.

•            Use tools to transform stress and pressure into energy and motivation.

Approach:

This two-day workshop employs a combination of meaningful practice, individual and group activities, theater-based methods, and transformational coaching exercises to achieve these objectives.

This event is open to doctoral researchers and postdocs at KIT who are KHYS members.

The event will be held in English and run for two days, on September 18 and 19, 2025.

If you are unable to attend an event, please inform us promptly via e-mail. This way you are allowing your colleagues the opportunity to participate and you help us to maintain the quality of our Further Education Program. Thank you!