Why Excellent Communication Skills are Vital to a Career in Science
In science communication, you take technically complex topics and craft
A communications coach for leaders and professionals.
I work with CXOs, subject experts and professionals who want to communicate with impact, not just inform.
Drawing from 2 decades in journalism, research and corporate training, I blend structure, storytelling and strategy to help you write with clarity and conviction and deliver your message with poise and presence.
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all training. It’s a personalised, diagnostic session designed to understand where your content falls short and how your delivery can rise higher.
…as a subject expert, bringing your knowledge to the fore, and
…even if you are an introvert, and even if you’ve never done it before!
HI, I’M SHALINI RAGHAVIAH, A COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT AND
COACH.
Shalini Raghaviah is a Communications Coach, a Development Research specialist, and an Award-winning filmmaker. She has 20 years of industry experience, working with diverse formats and frameworks, including Development Research, Writing, Filmmaking, Content, Business Communication, and Training. She brings a creative approach and a unique blend of insight and artistry to her coaching practice. She has a Master’s in Communication and Journalism and is trained at the BBC World Service, New York Film Academy, and Amandeep Thind’s public speaking academy. She has created winning strategies for the top development sector agencies. She has trained professionals from all walks of life and helped them master the stage and the page, including professionals from companies like Goldman Sachs, Ernst & Young, TADS Education, and others, with remarkable results.
Critical thinking skills I Research I Content Development I Storytelling I Structure and format I Visual Communication I Writing Skills I Presentations & Public Speaking I Audience Engagement
In science communication, you take technically complex topics and craft
Meta: Documentation in the IT industry is as much an
1. Remote teams2. Communication strategies3. Technology tools4. Clear communication norms5.
In science communication, you take technically complex topics and craft
Meta: Documentation in the IT industry is as much an
1. Remote teams2. Communication strategies3. Technology tools4. Clear communication norms5.
At PRADAN, We Have Worked With Firebird Media Since 2017. Shalini Is An Excellent Researcher, Very Thorough In Her Methods And In The Conduct Of The Field Visits. She Takes Time To Understand The Subject And To Go Into The Details And Is Extremely Punctilious And Methodical In Painting An Accurate And Thoughtful Treatment Of The Subject. She Is Proficient In Both The Written As Well As Video Forms. In The First Assignment, She Conducted An In-Depth Study Of PRADAN’s ‘Model Villages’ In Madhya Pradesh And Chhattisgarh, Which Was Extremely Detailed And Brought Out Change Dimensions Which Were Extremely Useful Both For The Project Teams, And The Organization As Well As For Sharing With The Donor Who Supported The Project. In The Second Assignment, She Covered A Story Of Panchayati Raj Institutions-Community Based Organizations Convergence In Jharkhand. This Assignment Has Also Been Quite Useful In Documenting The Change And For Conveying To Various Stakeholders. Shalini Is Willing To Do Extensive Travel. She Takes Feedback Positively And Does Not Hesitate To Rework On The Assignment Accordingly. Lastly, Her Sense Of Ethics Is Commendable.
Getting trained under Ms. Shalini has been one of my best learning experiences. She shaped
my early career as an excellent mentor and teacher which helped me choose the best
organisations and teams to work with in my career.
She has been my anchor for many years now and as always, motivated me even when things
were not so great in my professional life.
I’m grateful that I got trained under her during my student days and later.
Founder & Art-based therapist, Art Avenue Project
Dehradun
Shalini was one of my first mentors as I ventured into the world of Filmmaking. It was her patience and guidance that helped me understand the basics. She is an EXCELLENT teacher and a KIND human being. She will stand by you and support you at every stage of your learning. I love her process. She gives you a free space to think and explore, which is key when you are entering a new field.
She has been my anchor for many years now and as always, motivated me even when things were not so great in my professional life.
I’m grateful that I got trained under her during my student days and later.
Freelance Filmmaker
Bangalore
I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn the art of documentary filmmaking under the guidance of Ms. Shalini Raghaviah. Her passion for the subject and dedication to teaching left a lasting impression on me. Ms. Raghaviah has a remarkable ability to inspire and nurture creativity. She encouraged us to think outside the box, push our boundaries, and tell stories that truly matter. Her hands-on approach to teaching allowed us to learn by doing, which is invaluable in the world of filmmaking.
She was always approachable and open to our ideas, creating a collaborative and nurturing learning environment.
In addition to technical expertise, she instilled in us a deep appreciation for storytelling and the power of documentaries to shed light on important issues. She emphasized the ethical responsibilities that come with documentary filmmaking, teaching us to approach our subjects with sensitivity and respect.
Thank you for your unwavering dedication to your students and the art of storytelling.
Senior Associate, Editor & Anchor, Business Today TV
New Delhi
