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Episode Synopsis
View the full show notes, including a summary of practical tips on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/27-david-crisante
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Looking to build stronger research partnerships and make your work more accessible? Science comedy expert David Crisante shares how strategic humour can help you connect with stakeholders, improve team dynamics, and boost your impact.
David brings a unique perspective to research communication, combining his experience as director of both Future Science Talks and the Sydney Comedy School. His groundbreaking Science Comedy Program has helped over 200 researchers from across Australia master storytelling techniques and develop their public speaking skills through comedy.
Through this pioneering program, researchers have gone on to feature in major arts festivals across Australia, transforming the way they communicate their work to diverse audiences. David's approach draws on his extensive career experience as a journalist, diplomat, and crisis response specialist, including time as a speechwriter for Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
"When we talk about humor, we actually want to make that person feel stimulated, excited, like they're finding a new connection... because that then can lead to a whole bunch of other doors opening." – David Crisante
This episode is essential listening for any researcher looking to make their work more approachable and build stronger professional relationships. Whether you're preparing for a conference presentation, trying to improve team dynamics, or looking to engage better with stakeholders, David offers practical techniques you can start using today.
Our conversation covers:
Why comedy skills are valuable for researchers and science communicators
The role of humor in building authentic connections and partnerships
Using comedy techniques to improve public speaking and presentations
How to modulate status effectively in professional settings
Strategies for making your research more relatable and engaging
Techniques for fostering positive team dynamics through humor
The importance of preparation and practice in public speaking
How to adapt humor for different cultural contexts
Tips for finding your authentic comedic voice
Building confidence through comedy training
Using humor to make complex research more accessible
Balancing professionalism with personality
Find David online:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcrisante
https://www.davidcrisante.com
https://www.futuresciencetalks.com.au
Apply for David’s Science Comedy Program
Looking to build stronger research partnerships and make your work more accessible? Science comedy expert David Crisante shares how strategic humour can help you connect with stakeholders, improve team dynamics, and boost your impact.
David brings a unique perspective to research communication, combining his experience as director of both Future Science Talks and the Sydney Comedy School. His groundbreaking Science Comedy Program has helped over 200 researchers from across Australia master storytelling techniques and develop their public speaking skills through comedy.
Through this pioneering program, researchers have gone on to feature in major arts festivals across Australia, transforming the way they communicate their work to diverse audiences. David's approach draws on his extensive career experience as a journalist, diplomat, and crisis response specialist, including time as a speechwriter for Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
"When we talk about humor, we actually want to make that person feel stimulated, excited, like they're finding a new connection... because that then can lead to a whole bunch of other doors opening." – David Crisante
This episode is essential listening for any researcher looking to make their work more approachable and build stronger professional relationships. Whether you're preparing for a conference presentation, trying to improve team dynamics, or looking to engage better with stakeholders, David offers practical techniques you can start using today.
Our conversation covers:
Why comedy skills are valuable for researchers and science communicators
The role of humor in building authentic connections and partnerships
Using comedy techniques to improve public speaking and presentations
How to modulate status effectively in professional settings
Strategies for making your research more relatable and engaging
Techniques for fostering positive team dynamics through humor
The importance of preparation and practice in public speaking
How to adapt humor for different cultural contexts
Tips for finding your authentic comedic voice
Building confidence through comedy training
Using humor to make complex research more accessible
Balancing professionalism with personality
Find David online:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcrisante
https://www.davidcrisante.com
https://www.futuresciencetalks.com.au
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