Ric Oquita
Training & Coaching
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Ric returns to coach candidates for the SGroup Universities in Europe 2024 PhD Cup Three Minute Pitch event. The SGroup network is composed of over 48 higher education institutions from 23 European countries and 6 countries outside Europe. - Click here to watch the 2022 finalists.
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The Technical University Hamburg recently profiled Ric's training "Keeping Your Talk Fresh: Storytelling Techniques for Scientific Presentations" in their quarterly magazine Spektrum - Click here to read more (in German)
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In 2021 and 2022 Ric developed training for the Max-Planck Institute's virtual event "Career Evolution Games Week". Click here for more info.
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Ric returns to coach candidates for the SGroup Universities in Europe 2024 PhD Cup Three Minute Pitch event. The SGroup network is composed of over 48 higher education institutions from 23 European countries and 6 countries outside Europe. - Click here to watch the 2022 finalists.
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The Technical University Hamburg recently profiled Ric's training "Keeping Your Talk Fresh: Storytelling Techniques for Scientific Presentations" in their quarterly magazine Spektrum - Click here to read more (in German)
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In 2021 and 2022 Ric developed training for the Max-Planck Institute's virtual event "Career Evolution Games Week". Click here for more info.
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Ric works with academics, scientists and researchers across Germany and internationally to improve communications skills. A group in Mainz at the Max-Planck-Institut for Polymer Research recently dedicated two days to enhancing their skills in the Q&A session.
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Ric recently hosted the Leibniz Institute's Mentoring Program 10 year anniversary celebration at the Leibniz headquarters in Berlin.
TESTIMONIALS
2026 TEACHING SCHEDULE
"Conference Presentation:
Engaging the Listener in Your Talk"
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March 26/27- Graduiertenzentrums Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultaet Humboldt-Universitaet zu Berlin
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June 17/18- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research
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July 1/3 (Hybrid)- GRADE, Frankfurt University
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July 9/10- Graduate Academy, University of Magdeburg
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August 26/27 - Hamburg Research Academy
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November 4/5 - Ingenium, Darmstadt Technical University
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November 6/7- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research
"Conference Presentation and Handling the Q&A"
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June 10/11 - Ingenium, Darmstadt Technical University
"Presentation PLUS: From Competence to Eloquence"
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January 30/31 - Graduate Academy, University of Magdeburg
"Crafting Your Professional Pitch"
"Presenting Successfully - Step By Step"
Virtual Science Salon Series
Dahlem Research School, Freie Universität Berlin
April 24 - Tailoring Your Talk: Engaging the Listener
May 8 - Structure and Storytelling: Keeping Your Talk Fresh
May 15 - Focus Your Main Message: Optimizing Transitions
May 22 - Enhance Your Delivery: Voice and Non-Verbal Coaching
May 29 - Quick on Your Feet: Spontaneous Talks
June 3 - Handling the Q&A
Rock Your Talk: Enhancing Style and Dynamics in Presentations"
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March 7/8 - Department of Public & Global HealthEpidemiology, Biostatistics & Prevention Institute, University of Zurich
Voice and Body Coaching: Communicating with Confidence and Accuracy"
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March 4/5 - Leibniz Institute, Mentoring Program
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March 13/14 - Bremen University, BYRD Bremen Early Career Researcher Development
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April 29/30 - Graduate Academy, University of Magdeburg
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July 4/5 - GRADE, Frankfurt University
"Vocal Training for the Virtual Stage: Communicating with Confidence and Accuracy"
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April 8/15 - Minerva-FemmeNet, Max Planck-Institute
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October 7/14- Minerva-FemmeNet, Max Planck-Institute
"Best Practices for Panel Moderation"
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April 22 - Helmholtz Munich
"The Q&A Session: Preparing for the Audience Discussion"
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March 19/20 - Max-Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Mainz
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June 26-Dahlem Research School, FU Berlin
"Keeping Your Talk Fresh: Storytelling Techniques for Scientific Presentations"
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June 25 - Dahlem Research School, FU Berlin
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October 10/11 - Technical University Hamburg-Harburg, Graduate Academy
"Reaching your Audience and Performing with Confidence: Blended Presentation Training" (Hybrid)
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November 25, 28 & 29 - RUB Research School, Bochum University
"Mastering the Unexpected in Talks, Meetings and Discussions"
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April 11/12 - Technical University Hamburg-Harburg, Graduate Academy
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October 29/30 - Graduate Academy, University of Magdeburg
"Clear and Competent: Academic Presentations for Doctoral Researchers"
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November 13-15- Graduate Academy, University of Magdeburg
"Career Evolution Games Week"
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May 13/16 & November 11/14- Max-Planck-Institute Headquarters
"Breaking the Ice: Developing Connections with Your Peer Network"
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March 21- Helmholtz Munich
Private Presenting Coaching
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Ongoing - contact the Impulsplus office for more information