Presenting Technical Data & Information is a 16-hour course delivered over a 4-week period, with both online and in-person instruction. The first four sessions will be offered remotely and the last session will be delivered in person at MassBioEd’s office. This course provides biotech and life science professionals at all levels with essential communication tools, techniques, and proven approaches to share technical data and information effectively. Some individuals struggle with being too “in the weeds” or “over-explain” when communicating content, particularly to non-technical people which could result in difficulty for listeners to follow, understand and absorb the content. Presenting technical knowledge effectively, whether on your own or as part of a team, with or without visual aids such as slides, requires particular skills best gained through guidance, coaching, and practice with an experienced speech instructor and feedback from peers.

Before the first session, attendees will receive pre-work instructions to prepare a 2-minute presentation and deliver it during the first session. This initial presentation will be recorded and serve as a baseline to measure participant improvement.

The course is taught with weekly sessions featuring interactive role-playing and exercises, concluding with a final 2-minute presentation to contrast growth from the first session. MassBioEd will provide a certificate to every attendee upon successful completion of the program. 

Laura Mathis is an Executive Communication Coach and Trainer with The Speech Improvement Company. She is a TEDx speaker, published author, and has over 20 years of experience helping people to become more comfortable and effective communicators. Selected organizations where Laura has instructed include Harvard University, MIT, Boston Scientific, Olympus Corporation, Verge Scientific, and Triumvira, as well as countless executives, directors, managers, and leaders from around the world.

Laura’s insightful, dynamic, and results-driven coaching style complements her customized and welcoming approach. In addition, Laura brings her specialized expertise to topics such as AGM Shareholder Presentations, Investor Pitches, Virtual Communication, Managing Employees Remotely, Virtual Presentation Skills for Online Events and Conferences, Management and Leadership Communication, and TED-style talks.