Trainer

I’m passionate about training researchers to use storytelling techniques to engage, entertain and inspire their audiences about any sort of technical content through a variety of media, from podcasting to presentations. Take a look at the courses I’m offering below.

Live training

Storytelling for Researchers

Training for researchers who want to write and present their work better.

Advanced Storytelling for scientists

Take your science writing, presenting and communication to the next level.

Presentation skills for researchers

Training for students and professional researchers to give confident, engaging and impactful presentations.

How to Podcast Your Research

Training for students and academic staff to make an impact with their research on the airwaves.

 

Online courses

How to Write a Popular Science Book Proposal

A practical guide for STEM professionals and journalists, helping you to turn your idea from inkling to ink.

£45

 

Previous Clients

Testimonials

As a professional Scientific Writer, I was looking to apply principles of storytelling to scientific writing. Not only did Anna’s session give me the tools to do this, but I was surprised to learn that the principles are in fact foundational and applicable to everything from television sitcoms to children’s books to adventure movies and the news. Anna’s sessions have been directly useful for me at work and has made sharper the lens through which I now view all stories.
- Dr Ravi Desai, professional science writer, Imperial College London

The most valuable thing I got from Anna's training was the idea of structuring presentations as stories with different 'acts' and how this can really engage and relate to a diverse audience. It really benefitted me in reconsidering how I view my project data overall and I will definitely be implementing it, not only for my future presentations, but also in my writing. Anna was professional but approachable and friendly and the training day had a relaxed and encouraging environment throughout. I would recommend her!
- Dr Georgina Starling, Postdoctoral Fellow at UCL and the Francis Crick Institute

Anna's storytelling workshop was clear and compelling. I learnt about the theory of storytelling and was able to quickly build up my own career story. She provided personalised, actionable instructions for how to take this forward into other areas of my work.
- Dr Hannah Thompson, Product Manager of MedTech software products.

This course was a game-changer for me in how I approached writing. Being able to tackle writing projects with a clear understanding of structure and purpose is such a valuable skill, and these session have really helped me to not only feel more confident in starting, but also in actually enjoying the entire process. The sessions were extremely engaging and I always left feeling inspired to tackle my next writing challenge head-on. I can’t recommend Anna’s storytelling training enough and since finishing the sessions I have maintained and continue to develop my appreciation for a good story. If the thought of writing is something you find daunting and intimidating, this is the place to start. You won’t regret it!
- Schan Dissanayake-Perera (he/him), First Year PhD Student, Department of Materials, Imperial College London

Anna was a joy to work with. She was happy to adapt the training to the organisations needs, and delivered on this perfectly. The training was really engaging, thought provoking and fun! I would definitely recommend working with Anna and taking her storytelling training.
- Dr Elizabeth Mills, SMMR-Net Network and Development Officer

Anna delivered a fantastic masterclass for our staff. Despite being online, the session was practical, interactive and entertaining, with exercises for the group and plenty of discussion. A real highlight was Anna’s fantastic storytelling section – demonstrating the importance of messaging, structure and tone, whilst gripping us all with her adventures swimming the channel! Anna is brilliant to work with – professional, personable and keen to understand and tailor the session to meet the needs of our group – we will definitely ask her to be involved in future sessions.
- Dr Amy Seakins, Engagement Manager at Imperial College London