Doing good work is one thing

Helping others understand its value is another

It’s not just about what you do but 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.

I work with individuals and teams on their Professional Narrative, to demonstrate the value of their work beyond job titles and qualifications.

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

Put simply, I help good things (and good people) get supported.

PROFESSIONAL NARRATIVE

For people who do good work and want a better way to talk about it.  In workshops or 1:1 advisory sessions, step back from the work itself to see what you bring and why it matters. Get in touch →

Workshop — Beyond the Bio: Talking about yourself and your work A practical workshop for people who find it difficult to explain who they are and what they do. Participants identify the thread running through their work and experience, explore what it all adds up to, and develop a better way to communicate it all through bios, introductions, pitches and applications. The workshop can also be adapted for different audiences and needs. That might mean helping develop a confident and genuine voice, an artist’s statement or an athlete’s sponsorship pitch. 

1:1 Advisory Sessions These sessions give you the opportunity to focus exclusively on your specific situation with someone who is experienced in asking useful questions and spotting what will matter most. We can do more in-depth work on your Professional Narrative.  Or prepare for an important meeting, pitch or conversation. We’ll talk through what you want to achieve and consider how they might see it, so you can go into it putting your best foot forward.

Find out more about Professional Narrative → Or email me here

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 Strategic Narrative services → Or email me here