Welcome to my profile! I completed my PhD training in behavioral sciences with a focus on communication at Johns Hopkins University. During and since then, I have held senior social marketing and communications roles and taught at elite universities like Duke Global Health Institute. These roles helped me harness my own confident and clear speaking style, and help others do the same. I also previous served as an Executive Communications Coach for a tech startup where I advised leaders on how to develop executive presence, speak with clarity, and deliver their points with impact. I have coached hundreds of individuals to enhance their communication skills and achieve their professional goals like: *successfully fundraising $3M for a Series A startup round through a successful series of sales pitches *negotiating higher salaries for new job offers (increases of 10-30% higher in tech, nonprofits, and healthcare) *pivoting from research to consulting and successfully forming an LLC and booking a $10k client within 6 months *learning to supervise teams who report increases in psychological safety and inclusion from 20-40% within 9 months *leveraging AI coaching tools to role-play respectful cross-cultural communication and conflict resolution As a professor and coach, my ratings average 4.7 out of 5.0 for a reason. I specialize in helping clients navigate complex transitions and improve their presentation skills, leveraging evidence-based insights and AI-enabled learning tools. Let's work together to elevate your communication skills and unlock new opportunities!