Embracing Confidence In Public Speaking
Learn how to navigate the challenges of public speaking.
Are you a PhD student ready to navigate the challenges of public speaking? Voilà! Join us in our specially tailored workshop that combines the vigor of neuroscience, tenderness of artistic practices, and the wisdom of embodied techniques. We aim to create an environmental explorative space that nurtures and empowers you.
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The workshop invites all PhD students who self-identify as members of marginalized groups in the field of science. This includes first-generation students, trans*, inter* or non-binary colleagues, students from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, women, students with dis_abilities, and those with other marginalized identities not explicitly mentioned here.
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What You Can Expect
Self-research and Growth: Join us on a journey of self-research and personal growth through our interactive sessions. We blend artistic and embodied practices, experience based learning to build your confidence from the inside out. We understand that public speaking fears are universal and quite unique, and we respect your place and pace.
Comprehensive Structure
Our workshop is thoughtfully designed with two intimate day sessions, spaced a month apart.
Session 1: Getting to know Anxiety: Let’s explore together the fascinating world of neuro-psychophysiology and how it relates to anxiety in public speaking. We balance theory with artistic and embodied practices, offering you a profound understanding of what's happening in your embodied mind. Engaging discussions and practical exercises lay the foundation for transforming our relationship with our subject of study: Anxiety.
Session 2: Practice creates art: In this session, we will reconnect and you'll have a supportive space to practice public presence and speaking. We equip you with valuable tools, techniques, and personalized feedback to support you in your growth process and gently cha(lle)nge yourself.
The Result: By the end of our workshop, you'll emerge with a deeper sense of embodied self-awareness, practical and theoretical knowledge to build up a refreshed relation to your system.
Don't let fear hold you back – join us on this embracing journey and discover through this multidisciplinary approach a new way to make public speaking an art process. Limited places available. Reserve your spot today!
Coaching Team
Eliana Araque
Artist, Philosopher & Educator
Eliana Araque (Tunja, COL. 1990) is a Berlin-based artist and philosopher committed to bridging the realms of art, philosophy, and science. Her work is deeply guided by her sensitivity and a profound desire to connect, using art to express what words cannot, fostering deeper understanding and compassion across disciplines, cultures, and individuals. Through her transdisciplinary work, she creates immersive site-specific installations spanning photography, painting, sculpture, sound, and video, with a focus on sustainability and environmental ethics. In addition to her artistic practice, Eliana co-founded Unum e.V., a cultural association in Berlin dedicated to merging these disciplines to make a significant cultural impact; and facilitates workshops that support the well-being of the scientific community at the Max Delbrück Center and the Berlin Institute of Health. Through her creative and educational endeavours, she seeks to contribute meaningfully to culture, shaping both individual and collective identities.
Anna Kanitz
Embodied Clinical Psychologist and Interdisciplinary Practitioner
Anna (Lübeck, 1991) bridges therapeutic and artistic research practices, drawing from her extensive background in clinical and consulting psychology. She integrates a wide range of approaches into her work, including movement-based therapy, biofeedback, and deep listening techniques. Her primary interests lie in exploring the intersections of art, science, and health, with a focus on their interconnected environmental and embodied aspects. Currently, Anna specialises in embodied psychotherapy, spanning psychosomatic inpatient care to outpatient treatment. Her practice includes neurofeedback training, group coaching, and creative collaborations focused on EcoSomatic listening. She is also pursuing advanced training in systemic psychotherapy, further expanding her expertise in integrative and holistic therapeutic modalities.
Event Details
Language: English spoken language
Date & Time:
Session one: September 26, 2025, 9:30-16:45
Follow-up session: November 3, 2025, 9:30-16:45
Location: BIH Spreepalais, Anna-Louisa-Karsch Str. 2, 10178 Berlin (5th floor)
Capacity: Maximum 15 participants
Please register here!
Accessibility
Access
The workshop will take place in a conference room within the BIH area at the 5th floor of the Spreepalais am Dom.
The venue is wheelchair accessible. Lifts are available to the 5th floor, please ask at reception to use the guest lift. To enter the BIH area, ring the bell. As the door is not automatic, the receptionist can help you open it.
Restrooms
A barrier-free toilet is only available on the ground floor, with the key held by the organizers.
Gender-neutral toilets are located on the same floor.
Transportation & Parking
Parking:
Reserved parking spaces are available in the underground parking area. If you would like to use one, please indicate this in the registration form.
Public Transport:
The Spreepalais am Dom is easily accessible by public transport:- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S7, S9 to the station S-Bahn Hackersche Markt (300m to Spreepalais)
- Tram: LinesM1, M4, M5, M6 to Hackersche Markt (250m to Spreepalais)
- Bus: Line M4 (100m to Spreepalais)Check out on Google Maps how to get to the Spreepalais.
Quiet Area
For those who need a sensory-friendly space, a quiet room nearby is available upon request. As the event is in hybrid format, it is also possible to participate online in the quiet room.
Social Information
Name Tags: Participants will receive name tags upon arrival, with space to write the name they prefer to be addressed by. Pronouns can also be added if desired.
Inclusive Environment: The event is designed to foster an inclusive and respectful atmosphere. Attendees are encouraged to be mindful of others' identities, backgrounds, and experiences.
Breaks & Networking: There will be dedicated coffee breaks and a lunch break, providing ample opportunity to network, relax, and connect with fellow attendees.
Live Captions
Live captions will be available through Microsoft Teams.
Childcare
Childcare can be arranged during the event. Please let us know in the registration form.
Assistance & Support
You can indicate your needs and ask questions via the registration form or contact Celia Prast directly for accessibility questions and support.
