Move Your Important Ideas into Action
through Smart, Authentic Communication
Storytelling, Strategy, and Skill-Building to Boost Your Influence and Impact
Serving innovators in research organizations, consulting firms, not-for-profits, and companies driven by R&D
Your insights could make a tremendous difference in the world...
if only you could get others as excited about them as you are
Tired of getting glazed-eye looks and polite nods in response to your presentations and documents?
Wondering whether the content you're creating is gaining you any converts to your mission?
We'll diagnose the issues that are creating invisible barriers between you and audience, preventing you from building trust and leading change.
Then we'll help you make your brilliant ideas and evidence shine so you win champions to your cause and move your vision forward. What would that look like for you?
More revenue, a bigger grant, or a larger budget for your team?
More high-quality communication products created with less effort?
More effective, efficient knowledge mobilization?
More authority and respect as a leading advisor in your field?
More meaningful engagement with stakeholders and greater commitment from them?
How well are your current communication products doing their job?
Grab your copy of the diagnostic tool we use with clients who face the difficult challenge of sharing complex concepts with audeinces outside their zone of expertise.
The tool comes with a video tutorial to help you use it effectively, either on your own or as part of a team.
Assessing your current performance is the first step toward enhancing it!
Your sophisticated thinking
requires a deep-thinking collaborator
Hi! I'm Dr. Dawn Henwood, Founder of Clarity Connect.
I specialize in distilling complex ideas down to their essence and conveying that meaning to non-experts in ways that engage, educate, and inspire.
As a published author with 25 years of experience in academic and corporate settings, I've created just about any kind of communication product you can name, in various media.
I've also trained or coached university students and professionals across an unusually wide range of sectors, including IT, engineering, banking, higher education, and more. The writing program I built for a global consulting firm ran nationally for more than 7 years, and the Technical Writing Certificate program I developed for Dalhousie University's continuing education department is still running after more than 10 years.
Ordinary communication support won't do justice to extraordinary ideas
With roots in academic research and expertise in learning design, we understand the special challenges of simplifying complex ideas without compromising their integrity.
Our founder, Dr. Dawn Henwood, has written two books on communicating novel ideas in language and visuals that speak to lay audiences: Business Writing for Innovators and Change-Makers (Business Expert Press) and A Writing Guide for IT Professionals (Oxford University Press).
Our flexible approach empowers you to do more than transmit information
To drive the kind of change you want to see, you'll need to do more than state your ideas clearly or capture data efficiently in a clever infographic.
You'll need to convey concepts and evidence through nuanced language and visuals that foster a human connection with your audience, gaining their confidence and trust.
Working as part of your team, we help you express your ideas precisely and elegantly, in a voice that rings true for both you and your audience.
Choose the just-right type and level of support that aligns with your goals and budget:
CONSULTING helps with communication or knowledge mobilization strategy
CONTENT CREATION enables you to bring your ideas to life with minimal effort from your team
TRAINING & COACHING builds capacity for strategic communication or knowledge mobilization
"As an academic, I have found knowledge translation to be an invaluable tool in disseminating my research to a wider audience. Leveraging her years of experience in knowledge translation, Dawn helped me communicate the significance and relevance of my work to individuals outside of my field, including policymakers, community leaders, and members of the general public. Working with Dawn has really enhanced my ability to impact the world through my research. Thanks again, Dawn!"
Dr. Ethan Pancer, Sobey Professor of Marketing at Saint Mary's University
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