CO013 – Soft Skills for Hard Science: Communication and Influence for STEM Experts

**Overview:** Technical expertise is powerful, but without influence, it often falls flat. This workshop equips STEM professionals to translate expertise into impact through communication, persuasion, and relationship-building.

**Objectives:**

• Examine the role of soft skills in technical leadership and collaboration.
• Identify strategies for bridging communication gaps between STEM and non-STEM audiences.
• Develop influence skills that complement technical authority.
• Practice tools for building trust and alignment across disciplines.

**Learning Outcomes:**

• Communicate technical expertise with clarity and influence.
• Adapt communication style to resonate with diverse audiences.
• Build stronger relationships that amplify technical credibility.
• Apply soft skills to increase collaboration and leadership impact.