As you prepare for a conference, job interview, public event, or grant application, getting personalized support in how to communicate your research and hit the audience at the right level can be make-or-break.

Job interview coaching: Our consultants have experience sitting on the other side of the hiring table, evaluating job candidates, and we know what universities as well as tech companies look for in their applicants. We can support you in how to convey your research origin story and talk about your science in ways that are compelling, authentic, and memorable during an interview.

Research presentation coaching: Whether for a job talk, a conference presentation, or a public event, using principles of storytelling is key to conveying your message (and it can also mean the difference between getting a job offer or not, or having people remember your research or walking away unimpressed). We support researchers in turning their research presentations into compelling data stories and helping them infuse their presentations with anecdotes that illustrate critical points.

Our story consultants have individual expertise to support scientists. Dr. Cantrell's experience sits at a unique intersection: she has spent years in basic research laboratories and academia as well as has worked in science journalism and public radio. She deeply understands the research world, having worked years conducting quantitive experiments; however, she simultaneously has a deep understanding of storytelling and how to engage audiences where they are. As a tenured professor, she also has insight into the pitfalls job candidates make and the things they can do to make their research talks and interviews more successful while still be authentic. Dr. Tamara Spence has spent years in industry at a leading tech company where she watched scientists often struggle to communicate their work with the public and with one another at conferences. She has also watched scientists do it really well and rise to the top of the field because of their abilities to communicate their work and use narrative to do so. You can find out more about each consultant here. Depending on your needs and goals, we will pair you with one of our consultants to give you the support you need.

You can set up a free 30-min consultation to meet and talk to us. During our first meeting, we work together to understand your needs and how we can work together. You can schedule an initial 30-min consultation below.