Question time can feel like the most unpredictable - and nerve-wracking - part of giving a talk. You’ve prepared your slides, rehearsed your key points… but what about the questions you can’t anticipate?

In this episode, Jen and Michael share practical strategies to help you approach Q&A with more confidence (and maybe even enjoyment).

They discuss why it’s okay not to have all the answers, how to respond to challenging or “prickly” questions, and how a little preparation can go a long way. From planning for the questions you’re most worried about to strategically inviting the ones you want, this episode reframes question time as an opportunity rather than a threat.

Ultimately, Q&A isn’t a test, it’s a chance to engage, get feedback, and continue the conversation.

You can find more great advice here:

• https://www.animateyour.science/post/how-to-answer-questions-after-a-research-presentation

• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3059906/

• https://patthomson.net/2011/09/03/answering-audience-questions-at-conferences/

Transcript: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/ms72