Workshop 'Voice and Body Coaching: Communicating with Authenticity and Accuracy'

  • Beginn: 03.11.2025
  • Ende: 04.11.2025
  • Ort: Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry
  • Raum: B0.002

This two-day, interactive workshop is designed for participants who want to deepen their communication skills by integrating vocal technique, body language, and message delivery.

Led by coaches with professional theatre backgrounds, the workshop focuses on how physical and vocal dynamics support authenticity, clarity, and impact. You’ll explore how breath, voice, posture, gesture, and presence can be consciously adjusted to suit different communication contexts—whether you're teaching, presenting, or networking.

Throughout the workshop, you'll receive individual feedback and tailored guidance in one-on-one afternoon coaching sessions. You can choose how to use these sessions—prepare a short 3-minute talk, rehearse a poster presentation, simulate a lecture, interview or other relevant scenario. If you don’t bring material, your coach will guide you through playful, practical exercises focused on the skills you want to improve.

Workshop Agenda

Day 1
Morning: Foundations of Voice and Body Work

  • Introduction to core vocal techniques: breath, articulation, modulation, tempo
  • Non-verbal coaching: posture, gesture, eye contact, spatial awareness, use of media
  • Partner and group exercises to explore the connection between physicality, motivation, and message

Afternoon: Individual Coaching Sessions

  • Each participant receives a 15-minute one-on-one session
  • Choose to bring a prepared piece or work spontaneously with the coach
  • Observation and group learning from peer sessions

Day 2
Morning: Review and Skill Building

  • Recap of day one techniques
  • Discussion on stress and performance pressure (not a therapeutic focus)
  • Group exercises to enhance fluency, focus, breath control, pauses, and vocal dynamics

Afternoon: Individual Coaching and Applied Practice

  • Continued one-on-one coaching tailored to individual needs
  • Participants can choose to bring new material or build on previous work
  • Emphasis on integration and applying skills to real-life communication scenarios

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Recognize and release vocal and physical tension
  • Build vocal presence, clarity, and control
  • Strengthen the connection between body and voice for authentic communication
  • Use eye contact, gesture, and space effectively
  • Apply techniques to various professional contexts

Please note: This workshop is not suitable for individuals experiencing medical voice issues, chronic throat pain, or severe anxiety. Please consult a healthcare provider for those concerns.

Please register here through the "Learning Platform LMS". On the LMS website, click on "Training Center" (pink) and search for the course title.

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