Category: Communications Advice for Researchers & Academics

  • Academics: Create Content by Leveraging Different Assets

    Academics: Create Content by Leveraging Different Assets

    Terrific – as an academic you understand the importance of creating content for public audiences. (Watch this video if you need to be convinced why creating content from your research is good investment of your time). But maybe it is a challenge for you to identify ways to create content in a time efficient manner. Before…

  • Experts Beware: Practice What You Preach

    Experts Beware: Practice What You Preach

    Let’s say that there is a particular leadership expert whose work you have admired for many years. You have consumed this person’s content across various mediums and refer to it often for inspiration. Then one day, you find that the person that you so highly revered has actually been accused of abusing his power to…

  • Researchers and Academic: Adopt a PR Mindset

    Researchers and Academic: Adopt a PR Mindset

    By Kevin Anselmo Kevin Kelly, co-founder of Wired magazine, noted the following in a BBC story: “Truth is no longer dictated by authorities, but is networked by peers. For every fact there is a counterfact. All those counterfacts and facts look identical online, which is confusing to most people.” Oxford Dictionary’s word of the year…

  • Why Researchers Should Communicate Their Work to External Audiences

    Why Researchers Should Communicate Their Work to External Audiences

    Welcome to my Research Translation Writing program. The below video explains how researchers can benefit by communicating their work to external audiences. Learn more about the program.

  • Academics: Please Stop Rambling during Media Interviews

    Academics: Please Stop Rambling during Media Interviews

    Master the art of impactful media interviews with practical tips! Discover how to avoid common pitfalls like rambling and jargon, ensuring your message is clear and engaging. From focusing on key messages to being conversational and eliminating jargon, enhance your communication skills and make the most of media opportunities.

  • Researchers and Academics: Rethink Your Bio

    Researchers and Academics: Rethink Your Bio

    Explore innovative ways to enhance your academic bio! Discover valuable tips and insights from top researchers and faculty members. From crafting compelling key messages to being scannable and media-friendly, this article provides a comprehensive guide to revitalize your bio. Don’t miss out on incorporating personal touches and leveraging media visibility for credibility. Elevate your bio…