What I do

as a storyteller

Telling effective and memorable stories is a skill needed throughout an organization. Whether it’s the Marketing group working within their messaging guidelines, the Talent & Human Resources department sending out sensitive information in a culturally appro--priate way, or project teams sharing their work to their varied audiences, understanding the power of good storytelling techniques can make the difference between ideas people remember and, well, those they don't.

I work with companies that want to build a storytelling culture within their organizations. I write and edit texts of all sorts, and I will work with you to make your ideas and language clear, concise, and strong. My clients are people who need to convey ideas and information to colleagues, clients, employees, customers, and communities. I’ve worked in online media and in print, collaborating on concise, space-constrained copy as well as academic papers, magazine articles, and book-length efforts.

as an innovation guide

Innovation! Design thinking! Transformation! What do these buzzy business terms mean, and why should you care?

Working alone or with a network of expert colleagues, I create workshops and give presentations that introduce design thinking and the innovation process to organizations.

Learning how to approach business problems like a design thinker — learning to complement traditional analytic skills with intuive and integrative processes — is a powerful tool for business success, and it can be a transformative personal tool as well.