<p>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?</p><p>In this episode, Jen and Michael share practical strategies to help you approach Q&amp;A with more confidence (and maybe even enjoyment).</p><p>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 <em>want</em>, this episode reframes question time as an opportunity rather than a threat.</p><p>Ultimately, Q&amp;A isn’t a test, it’s a chance to engage, get feedback, and continue the conversation.</p><p>You can find more great advice here:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.animateyour.science/post/how-to-answer-questions-after-a-research-presentation" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.animateyour.science/post/how-to-answer-questions-after-a-research-presentation</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3059906/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3059906/</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://patthomson.net/2011/09/03/answering-audience-questions-at-conferences/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patthomson.net/2011/09/03/answering-audience-questions-at-conferences/</a></p></li></ul>