Ace Your First
Few Research
Conferences

Ace Your First Few Research Conferences

You’re doing great PhD research. Don’t let presentation anxiety get you. Transform conference uncertainty
into confident delivery to stand out from the crowd – for less than a conference registration fee.

You’re doing great PhD research. Don’t let presentation anxiety get you. Transform
conference uncertainty into
confident delivery to stand
out from the crowd – for less than a conference registration fee.

Join the waitlist

We’re working with some amazing researchers and sending out sneak peeks to our waitlist before we launch in March 2025.

A course for tomorrow’s research leaders.

Designed and delivered
by today’s research
leaders.

The best researchers don’t just produce great work; they know how to communicate their ideas with clarity, confidence, and impact.

And this self-paced course isn’t just about surviving your first conference – it’s about setting yourself apart.

You can expect a practical, step-by-step guide to delivering a clear, confident research presentation. In just 60 minutes, you’ll learn how to structure your talk, design impactful slides, and handle tough questions – all with expert guidance and tips from seasoned researchers.

The course will go live in time for you to prepare for AoM in July 2025.

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Communicate like a leading researcher

Develop confidence to handle tough audience questions.

Keep your audience engaged and interested.

Present with authority, clarity, and impact.

Boost your research impact

Make your work more memorable and influential.

Increase the chances of citations and recognition.

Ensure your research reaches the right audience effectively.

Open doors

Gain visibility for future collaborations.

Increase chances of invitations to speak at conferences.

Enhance your career prospects with a strong conference presence.

Stand out in your field

Impress peers, senior researchers, and potential collaborators.

Deliver presentations that leave a lasting impact.

Build credibility and recognition in your research community.

FAQs

Who will be teaching the course?

The course is hosted by Julienne Shields, Entrepreneurship Center Director at Millikin University and former CEO of the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE).

You will learn from research veterans who’ve presented at conferences from Berlin to Beijing. Your virtual mentors are award-winning researchers who remember their first conference jitters – and have mastered the art of commanding the room.

Benefit from the combined wisdom of these research leaders who’ve published in top journals, secured major grants, and built global research networks. They’ve been where you are – and they’re passionate about helping the next generation of researchers shine.

The powerful cast of experts includes a number of leading researchers from across North America. We’ll be announcing them very soon.

Is this for business scholars?

The first version of this course is designed for scholars in business disciplines such as marketing, strategy, entrepreneurship, and innovation, although the principles are more widely applicable.

How will it be delivered?

The course will be delivered in the GEO Group’s digital community and learning management system. Expect:

A modern self-paced experience, featuring highly dynamic conversations between the host and each expert.

A suite of unique summaries and resources to guide your success.

Others TBA …

What will it cost?

It is $49 per person for lifetime access to the course.

When will it launch?

The course will launch in March 2025, in time for you to prepare for the 85th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 25 to 29 July 2025.

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