Training 200+ Healthcare Leaders Across Three Countries
Emory University — Global Health Institute
The Challenge
Emory's Global Health Institute needed to prepare healthcare professionals in Ethiopia, Nigeria, and the country of Georgia to present research findings to international audiences. Many participants had strong clinical expertise but limited experience communicating across cultural and linguistic boundaries — leading to missed opportunities at global conferences and reduced collaboration across partner institutions.
The Approach
- Conducted needs analysis across all three country teams to identify specific communication gaps
- Designed a modular workshop series covering presentation skills, cross-cultural communication, and academic writing
- Delivered training both virtually and onsite, adapting content for each country's cultural context
- Provided follow-up coaching sessions for participants preparing conference presentations
Results
healthcare professionals trained across three countries
of participants said they would recommend the program
conference presentations delivered within 12 months of training
“Hannah brings a rare combination of academic depth and practical insight. Her ability to connect with diverse audiences and tailor her approach to each group's specific needs makes her an exceptional trainer and speaker.”
Reducing Presentation Anxiety for International Scholars
Georgia State University — International Programs
The Challenge
Georgia State's international scholars and graduate students reported high levels of presentation anxiety. Many were preparing for thesis defenses, conference talks, or classroom teaching — but cultural differences in communication norms and limited English-language presentation practice created significant barriers to effective delivery.
The Approach
- Partnered with the International Programs office to design a workshop addressing both practical skills and psychological barriers
- Integrated evidence-based strategies for managing anxiety before, during, and after speaking engagements
- Used real-world scenarios drawn from participants' own academic contexts
- Created a safe practice environment with structured peer feedback
Results
of participants reported reduced presentation anxiety
rated the workshop as "highly actionable"
increase in voluntary conference submissions in the following semester
“Hannah's workshop was exceptionally informative and beneficial for our participants. Prior to the workshop, she conducted a thorough needs analysis and provided great connections between her material and the real-world scenarios faced by our group. Overall, Hannah's energy, expertise and engaging teaching style made this workshop a huge success!”
Building Cross-Cultural Collaboration for a Global NGO
International Development Organization
The Challenge
A large international NGO with offices across 12 countries was struggling with communication breakdowns between headquarters and field teams. Cultural differences in meeting norms, feedback styles, and decision-making processes were creating friction — resulting in project delays, duplicated work, and declining staff morale in regional offices.
The Approach
- Audited existing communication practices through interviews with staff across five regional offices
- Developed a tailored cross-cultural communication framework aligned with the organization's values
- Delivered a blended training program combining live virtual sessions with self-paced modules
- Facilitated cross-regional team exercises to practice new communication protocols
Results
reduction in reported communication-related project delays
country offices trained over a 6-month engagement
average participant satisfaction rating
“The cross-cultural communication training transformed how our team collaborates across our international offices. Hannah's frameworks gave us practical tools we use daily.”
What People Say
“Hannah's workshop was exceptionally informative and beneficial for our participants. Prior to the workshop, she conducted a thorough needs analysis and provided great connections between her material and the real-world scenarios faced by our group. Hannah offered valuable tips and strategies for managing presentation anxiety before, during and after speaking engagements. Overall, Hannah's energy, expertise and engaging teaching style made this workshop a huge success!”
“Hannah brings a rare combination of academic depth and practical insight. Her ability to connect with diverse audiences and tailor her approach to each group's specific needs makes her an exceptional trainer and speaker.”
“The cross-cultural communication training transformed how our team collaborates across our international offices. Hannah's frameworks gave us practical tools we use daily.”
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