Helping Researchers
Communicate and Collaborate with Clarity
My workshops combine insight from 13 years in academia with practical communication tools.
Each session is interactive, reflective, and designed for the research environment — where complex ideas, collaboration, and confidence all matter.
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All workshops can be adapted for research teams, PhD candidates, or postdocs delivered in person or online.
Pillar 1
Communication & Confidence
Story-Driven Research Presentations
​Turn data into a compelling story.
Researchers learn to move beyond dense slides and technical overload — structuring their presentations around clear key messages that engage both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Participants leave with a concrete framework to design presentations that inform, connect, and inspire.
Outcomes:
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Craft a clear storyline for any talk
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Simplify complexity without losing depth
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Use visuals effectively to support understanding
Speaking with Confidence
From anxiety to authenticity.
Presenting research can feel daunting — but confidence grows from preparation, mindset, and self-awareness.
This workshop helps researchers manage nerves, use body language purposefully, and develop their own authentic speaking style.
Outcomes:
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Practical tools for handling nerves and imposter feelings
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Techniques for clarity, pacing, and presence
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Strategies to connect confidently with any audience
Communicating Beyond Academia
Make your research resonate outside the lab or paper.
Researchers explore how to communicate their work to policymakers, industry partners, or the public — without oversimplifying.
Participants learn to frame relevance, highlight impact, and adapt language to different audiences.
Outcomes:
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Translate research into relatable messages
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Identify real-world relevance and value
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Speak clearly to non-specialist or cross-disciplinary groups
Pillar 2
Collaboration & Well-Being in Research
Giving and Receiving Feedback in Research Teams
Build a constructive feedback culture.
Feedback is central to research — yet often uncomfortable or misunderstood.
This workshop equips participants with frameworks for giving feedback respectfully and receiving it openly, reducing defensiveness and improving collaboration.
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Deliver constructive feedback with clarity and care
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Receive feedback productively without defensiveness
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Strengthen trust and dialogue in research teams
Supervisor–PhD Communication: Building Productive Relationships
From expectations to trust.
The supervisor–PhD relationship can be both rewarding and challenging.
This session focuses on communication skills that support healthy, professional collaboration — setting expectations, giving feedback, and navigating difficult conversations.
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Outcomes:
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Identify communication pitfalls in supervision
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Set clear expectations and boundaries
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Manage feedback and conflict respectfully
Communicating Across Cultures and Disciplines
Bridge cultural and disciplinary differences.
Modern research is global and interdisciplinary — but communication norms differ.
This workshop helps researchers recognize cultural and disciplinary styles, adapt their approach, and collaborate more effectively in diverse teams.
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Outcomes:
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Understand how culture shapes communication
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Adapt style and tone for diverse collaborators
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Improve teamwork in international or interdisciplinary projects
Format & Customization
Duration
Format
Audience
Customization
2–3 hours (standalone) or combined into half-/full-day programs
In-person or online (interactive)
Researchers, PhD, postdocs, and early-career academics
Workshops can be tailored for research groups, doctoral schools, or EU project consortia