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Schlagfertigkeit und Durchsetzungsvermögen im akademischen Umfeld

Date
3. Nov 2026, 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Location
University of Erfurt (Campus Nordhäuser Str. 63)
Organizer
Academic Skills Programme
Speaker(s)
Andrea Stasche
Event type
Workshop
Event Language(s)
German
Audience
Doctoral candidates & postdocs

Workshop with Andrea Stasche as part of the Academic Qualification Programme

Description

The academic environment is challenging in terms of communication: discussions at conferences, lectures with critical students, disputes between colleagues, negotiations about resources or project decisions - you are expected to respond quickly, clearly and confidently everywhere.

But what do you do if you can't think of the right argument until hours later? When you are inwardly agitated while others counter seemingly effortlessly?
In this seminar, you will learn how to remain confident, calm and effective even in tricky situations - and how to present yourself authentically and respectfully.

You will learn techniques to elegantly fend off attacks, steer conversations and defend your position with clarity - without bending over backwards.
You will gain communicative strength, inner calm and the good feeling of being able to act in decisive situations.

What you can expect:

  • React quickly - with understanding, attitude and humour
  • Speak with confidence - even under pressure or stress
  • Overcome the moment of speechlessness
  • Convince with clear language instead of loudness
  • De-escalate conflict situations and use them constructively
  • Strategies for defending your own interests convincingly
  • Conversation techniques for more influence and assertiveness
  • With confidenceör body language, voice and posture to create impact
  • Stöcharmingly interrupting people
  • Targeting your key messages - what sticks

Through practical exercises and working on real examples from your everyday academic life, you will develop a personal repertoire of reaction and communication strategies that you canuse immediately - whether in meetings, teaching situations, presentations or technical discussions.

About the speaker

Andrea Stasche

Andrea Stasche is a voice, speech and communication trainer specialising in employees and managers as well as a performance coach with PEP®. Her unique Voice-Priming® technique, inspired by her acting background and acting studies at the Leipzig Theatre Academy, promotes a rapid improvement in speaking and communication skills, voice and stage fright. She has been passing on her experience as a trainer and coach for over 28 years. In over 2200 seminars and coaching sessions, she has worked with 22,000+ satisfied participants.

Registration

Please note that the offer is limited to 12 places. You can register for the workshop until 19 October at the latest.

further information and registration

Contact us

Employee, a.o. Competence-Oriented Personnel Development for Academics
(President's Office and Staff Unit University Development)
C02 – administration building / C02.01.59