The Stories Behind the Science

Over the past several years, public curiosity about the work of scientists has grown. What was once viewed by many as arcane wizardry conducted behind the closed doors of laboratories is out in the spotlight more than ever before. Yet many scientists are stumped about how to explain what they do and why they do it. The fear of that dreaded “eye glaze” from their audience leads them to oversimplify their explanations—often leaving them feeling they’ve done a disservice to science—or to avoid communicating their work altogether. How can scientists walk that line where they connect the dots for non-scientists while still remaining true to themselves?

Welcome to The Scientist Whisperer, where your story finds its voice. Whether you’re an individual scientist, a biotech start-up finding its way, or an established organization that needs to refresh its narrative, I can help you communicate your mission to achieve your objectives – without compromising yourself or your work.

Why work with The Scientist Whisperer?

Because knowing how to tell your story means you can:

Woman presenting in front of colleagues

Confidently present your research at conferences.

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Increase your chances of winning grant funding.

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Hit your salient points
during media interviews.

Person giving a keynote speech to a large audience

Keep an audience riveted with your keynote speech.

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Write your memoir.
(Hey, why not?)

Services

Content

Set yourself apart from the competition, whether it’s to earn that esssential grant funding or to win in the marketplace. Shine a spotlight on what makes you unique and worthy of attention.

Coaching

Prepare for a presentation, a keynote speech, or a media interview. Learn how to distill your story into soundbites so it resonates and keeps an audience engaged and inspired.

Marketing & Strategy

Discover the right avenues for engaging with your target audience throughout the year, be it via thought leadership articles, newsletters, email campaigns, social media, online events, and more.

Clients

Testimonials

  • "From planning to execution, Susan is always thoughtful, insightful, creative and professional. We have received excellent feedback from our client about the quality of the quarterly publication she produces for them."

    Camille Chatman, COO, Chatman Enterprises

  • “I worked with Susan when we were both in magazines. When I needed someone to partner with to create stories about the biotech startups in our Cure Xchange Challenge, I knew she would handle it with the necessary care. The entrepreneurs we profiled were really impressed with how Susan conveyed their passion and the importance of their work.”

    Lauren Ruotolo, Consulting Content Creator, Cure

  • "I was so pleased working with Susan on another project that I re-engaged her for TRIBETIC. She took the time to interview our key advisors in order to immerse herself into our brand. The work she produced reflected her deep understanding of our unique product."

    Suzanne Stites, Co-Founder, TRIBETIC

  • "Susan is a collaborative team player who worked across divisions of our organization managing several tasks simultaneously, which was essential to the completion of our recent website redesign. Our key stakeholders are exceedingly pleased with the outcome of the project and Susan played an integral role."

    Michael Cowan, VP Communications, The New York Academy of Sciences