#46 – Ask a Prof. Anything 5: Public speaking, giving talks, Zoom vs live, and fidget items

Molecular Podcasting with Darren Lipomi

Topics addressed:

0:00 What’s easier, giving talks with slides or talks with no slides?

0:51 What are some strategies for avoiding non-words, like um, like, and so?

4:00 Is it calming to hold onto an object when giving a presentation?

5:42 What’s the best way to prepare for a Q&A session?

9:00 What level of complexity should you prepare your spoken remarks?

12:15 How do you get better at giving talks?

15:06 Is it possible to be too polished in your presentation style?

16:19 Are there strategies for giving effective talks over Zoom? How does it differ from giving talks in person?

21:31 How has your experience been giving talks over Zoom for more than a year?