What do you need them talking about after your talk?
I help scientists, engineers and subject matter experts deliver narratives that shape audience conversations and influence decision-makers.
Speak
Coaching for a specific talk or a reusable presentation, panel design that gets audiences talking, and keynote, moderator or emcee roles on your stage.
Train
Workshops that turn R&D into talks that get audiences buzzing, from small cohorts of experts to all-staff business presentations and executive training.
Write & Advise
Audience-conscious writing and editing for scientific and technical content, plus strategic advice on using storytelling and science communication to influence decision-makers.
About
I teach storytelling to scientists, engineers and other subject matter experts, and I love helping people find the story they have been wanting to tell and tune it for their audience. With over 20 years of experience, I have developed stories, trained speakers and led workshops for universities, nonprofit and government organizations, and R&D-intensive companies.
My storytelling and sales presentation workshops have served clients including the Consortium for Science, Policy & Outcomes at Arizona State University, the George Washington University, the National Academy of Sciences, Purdue University, the University of Florida College of the Arts, and Virginia Tech. As a technical content messaging consultant, I have worked with both subject matter experts and marketing teams in cyber, environmental technologies, and pharmaceuticals. The speakers I have helped range from start-ups seeking funding to C-suite executives presenting at industry conferences, and professionals from institutions including NASA, NIH, NOAA, and the Smithsonian.
My role bridging the worlds of research and storytelling comes from equal parts love of literature (especially Shakespeare!) and long working hours in research labs. I hold a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry from Arizona State University, building on an Hon.B.Sc. in planetary science from the University of Toronto, and have postdoctoral research experience in nanotechnology and chemistry education. DJG Communications LLC is based in Charlottesville, Virginia.
