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 Consulting
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.
Professional Narrative: Workshops and Intensives
For people who do great 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.
Professional Narrative Intensive (1:1)
Dedicated time to step back from the day-to-day and shape a more intentional professional narrative. Together we’ll clarify how you want to be understood, and develop language that reflects how you genuinely think about your work.
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Workshop 1: Professional Narrative Clarity
Many capable professionals struggle to explain their work and expertise outside their immediate field. They default to titles, credentials or long explanations that lack focus which means the value of their work and the contribution they bring can be unclear to others.This workshop introduces a practical framework to explain your expertise more clearly.
Participants leave with:
- 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
Workshops 2: Professional Narrative Voice
Many people know who they are professionally, but struggle to express it clearly and consistently. As a result, others don’t always recognise the value, perspective or contribution they bring. This session helps participants articulate their professional identity, shape it into clear language, and communicate it with greater confidence.
Participants leave with:
- 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