Speaking & Training
Practical talks for people who actually write and manage proposals.
No motivational fluff — every session is built around a specific skill your team can use in their next proposal cycle.
Formats
Three ways to bring this to your team
Keynotes
45–60 minute talks for conferences, annual research office retreats, or faculty convenings.
In-house workshops
Half-day or full-day sessions tailored to your office's current proposal pipeline and pain points.
APMP-aligned training
Structured curriculum for staff pursuing APMP certification or building proposal management skills.
Popular sessions
A few talks I'm asked to give often
The Compliance Matrix Isn't the Enemy
A practical workshop on building compliance matrices that catch requirements and drive stronger evaluation scores.
AI in the Proposal Shop: What's Actually Safe to Use
A candid briefing on where AI genuinely helps proposal teams, and where it introduces compliance and integrity risk.
Writing for Reviewers, Not for Yourself
A bootcamp-style session teaching PIs to write to evaluation criteria instead of narrative instinct.
Designing Proposals That Don't Have Seams
How to structure large, multi-institution proposals so the management plan and integration narrative hold together.
Planning a conference or retreat agenda?
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