Doing good work is one thing

Helping others understand its value is another

It’s not just about what you do. It’s about why it matters that you’re the one doing it.

I help people and organisations become more clearly understood, remembered and supported.

I’m Sherene Strahan, a strategic narrative consultant and former national television journalist.

My background means I’m always asking: What does the audience need to understand?

I work with individuals and teams on their professional narrative, helping people articulate who they are, what they bring and why it matters.

I also work with purpose-led organisations on selected strategic narrative and fundraising projects. 

Put simply, I help good things get supported.

Here’s how that looks in practice. 

 

STRATEGIC NARRATIVE 

As a consultant, I help purpose-led organisations in fundraising, research, education and the arts communicate not just what they do, but why it matters and why it deserves support.  This includes cases for support, strategic positioning, donor messaging and narrative frameworks. View consulting services →

PROFESSIONAL NARRATIVE

Workshops and intensives for people who do good work and want a better way to talk about it.  These practical sessions help participants step back from the detail of what they do and articulate who they are, what they bring and why it matters. The result is a professional narrative that others can understand, remember and repeat. Get in touch about the intensives or workshops →

Professional Narrative Intensive

Invest in a 1:1 session to shape a more aligned professional narrative. Together we’ll clarify how you want to be understood, and develop language that reflects how you genuinely think about your work. 

Professional Narrative Clarity

This workshop introduces a practical framework to explain your expertise more clearly. Participants develop:

  • a clear explanation of their work and the value it creates
  • language they can use in introductions, proposals and presentations
  • a practical framework they can apply across different contexts

Professional Narrative Voice 

This workshop helps participants articulate their professional identity and communicate it with greater confidence. Participants develop:

  • a clearer sense of who they are professionally
  • language they can use in conversations and leadership situations
  • a starting point for building a Professional Narrative Portfolio