18. Geoff Paine on creating interactive experiences for impactful engagement

View the full show notes, including a summary of practical tips, on the Amplifying Research website: https://www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/18-geoff-paine

 

Today's episode is a deep dive with Geoff Paine, senior content curator at BehaviourWorks Australia.

Geoff is an actor and writer who’s entertainment industry experience includes acting on shows like Neighbours and running a studio producing corporate content for major Australian organisations. He now brings his wealth of experience to BehaviourWorks Australia, focusing on creating engaging and impactful content.

In this episode, Geoff shares insights on how to design interactive experiences for impactful engagement. Drawing on his extensive background in storytelling and performance, he discusses the importance of making research communication engaging, interactive, and memorable. Geoff provides practical tips and innovative strategies for researchers to enhance their presentations and public engagements.

Whether you're a researcher, educator, or professional communicator, this episode is packed with valuable insights on using interactivity to drive engagement and impact!

Our conversation covers:

• Practical tips for making complex research accessible and engaging

• Designing interactive elements to enhance presentations and workshops

• Techniques for storytelling and theatrical methods to engage audiences

• Practical steps for planning and delivering interactive presentations

• The importance of vulnerability in effective communication

• Strategies for overcoming public speaking anxiety

• Conducting simulation training for behaviour change within organisations

Find Geoff Paine online:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-paine-5ba0248

• https://www.behaviourworksaustralia.org/team/geoff-paine

• https://www.monash.edu/msdi/about/people/professional/geoff-paine

Find Chris Pahlow online:

• Chris Pahlow on LinkedIn

• Amplifying Research