Stephen has been working as a science trainer and presentation coach with a focus on Science Pitch, science presentations, and online communication in Germany and internationally since 2015. He is a certified online trainer, a member of the Professional Association for Training, Consulting and Coaching (BDVT), and a member and ambassador of the Virtual Speakers Association International (VSAI). Stephen used to work as a Professional Researcher and Lecturer in Geography and Soil Science.

Homepage: redelandschaften.de

Workshop (in English): Science Pitch: Present With Power to the Point. Share Your Story with Personality and Passion

How can scientists and experts present their projects with power to the point? The Science Pitch is your ultimate guide for transforming complex research into captivating, convincing Science Pitches in a given time. The innovative ESPRIT model equips scientists with tools to blend professional expertise with personal passion, ensuring every presentation resonates deeply with its target audience.

In this session, we will unlock your project’s potential and wrap your expertise and passion in a unique Science Pitch delivered through passionate storytelling. It will provide essential insights for convincing short talks, successful networking, and securing funding approval for your research and business projects.

Victor Frankl Institute Vienna, Story-Listening Expert, founder of biographme

Gabriele is your ear witness: Listening is at the heart of her work. She discovered the power of story listening as an editor-in-chief, mentor, and podcast journalist. Guided by Viktor Frankl's meaning-centered view of humanity, Gabriele accompanies people as they trace their life paths. Precious memories and visions unfold in conversation to create a unique audio portrait.

Homepage: biographme.com

Workshop (in German): Listening – the quiet art of making an impact

In narrative unterstanding, storytelling begins with story listening. Listening means more than a communication technique; it is an attitude. Consciously focusing your attention on the other person creates space and shows appreciation.

“Most people don't listen to understand, they listen to respond,” says Steven Covey.

But the quality of a conversation depends crucially on the listener. Leaders who really listen strengthen bonds, open up new perspectives, and recognize meaningful connections – in themselves and in their team. It is the quiet but most effective form of leadership.

Sarah supports professionals and executives in finding their unique story and thus creating genuine connections. She works as a coach and trainer, primarily with people in science and research-related organizations.

Sarah combines biographical and narrative methods with creative, humorous approaches. She provides support in career development, designing effective workshops, innovative writing processes, and authentic communication.

Website: Atelier für Sinnweberei, www.sarah-weber.net

Workshop (in German): Die eigene Leadership-Geschichte entwickeln

Wir reden viel über Führung – aber erzählen selten unsere eigene Führungsgeschichte.

Im Workshop erkunden die Teilnehmenden prägende Momente ihrer Führungsbiografie. Sie reflektieren Wendepunkte, Vorbilder und Bewährungsproben und formen daraus eine stimmige Führungsnarration. Die Methode verbindet Biografiearbeit mit Leadership- Development durch Storytelling und macht sichtbar: Wie wurde ich zu der Führungskraft, die ich heute bin? Und welche Geschichte leitet mein künftiges Handeln?

Das Ergebnis: Mehr Klarheit über die eigene Führungsidentität und eine persönliche Narration, die in Pitches, Bewerbungen, Teamgesprächen oder zur eigenen Standortbestimmung eingesetzt werden kann.

Kurzinput, intensive Reflexion und wertschätzender Austausch.

Trainer for presence and leadership | Lecture trainer | Lecturer for acting and directing

Elma works with experts, entrepreneurs and the self-employed on their stage presence in front of an audience in lectures, webinars, podcasts and presentations.

How do you become a stage for content that touches, moves and changes other people?

Well, the professional theatre sector offers a range of techniques to master the embodiment of knowledge confidently, powerfully and effectively. Firstly, through natural physical forms of expression that reach people emotionally. On the other hand, through staging and performance techniques that turn presentations into an experience for the audience.

Homepage: wissen-macht-wirkung.com

Workshop (in English): Give your expertise a stage

Introduction: The staging of you

Staging means transforming text into an action score. What does it mean to act linguistically?

- Change of perspective: from content to action
- Creating the plot structure: Plot units and thresholds
- Defining the plot: What are you doing by saying that?

Work part: We create the plot score using a sample text.

Finale: Discussion of the results of the work part. What does the plot structure mean in the performance: linguistic realization? Before-after-comparison for presentation.