Facilitation & coaching
Empowering teams to communicate in clever ways
At Straight Up, we understand that effective communication is the cornerstone of impactful research and innovation. Our facilitation and coaching services are tailored to help teams articulate their ideas clearly, engage stakeholders effectively, and navigate the complexities of collaborative projects.
Our services
Facilitation:
We design and lead workshops and meetings that foster collaboration, clarity, and actionable outcomes. Whether you're initiating a new project, seeking stakeholder input, or aiming to align your team, our facilitation ensures productive and inclusive discussions.
Coaching:
Our coaching programs are designed for individuals and teams looking to enhance their communication skills. We provide personalized guidance to help you present your work confidently, engage diverse audiences, and build lasting partnerships.
Our courses
Communication for impact
Looking to sharpen your message and elevate your impact?
This engaging, hands-on training helps you transform complex research into compelling messages (including for presentations) using the power of communication
theory.
→ Learn to communicate with purpose, connect with target audiences, and present with poise
→ Identify and segment your listeners to speak their language
→ Understand how to use voice, body language, and the power of ‘pause’ to keep attention and inspire engagement.
Tailor it: Are you preparing to present at an upcoming meeting or event? We can
structure the workshop so you start preparing your slide deck content while learning.
Engaging partners
Whether you're pitching to government, briefing a stakeholder, or inviting industry to partner with you, how you engage determines your impact.
This course equips researchers and professionals with the tools to engage with influence.
→ Learn to engage academics, industry, and the public with tailored strategies
→ Navigate differences in values, goals, and expectations with transparency and tact
→ Build stronger relationships with industry and non-academic partners.
Tailor it: Do you have potential partners in mind that you want to engage with? We
can develop tailored approach strategies during the workshop.
Grant writing done right
We teach our tried-and-tested method for preparing grants and proposals that are much more likely to win.
Using this method, we have secured more than $200 million in grant funding (plus much more in partner cash and in-kind co-contributions).
→ Learn to align project ideas to a grant scheme with perfect clarity
→ Write with a cohesive and convincing narrative
→ Demonstrate value for money.
Tailor it: We can deliver this course with your target grant schemes in mind. Common
ones we cover are Australian Research Council, Cooperative Research Centre, and
Australia’s Economic Accelerator.
Why choose Straight Up?
Straight Up is a dynamic company focused on making complex topics clear, engaging, fundable, and accessible. Our vision is to empower researchers and innovators to transform discoveries into real world solutions that address global challenges through collaborative innovation. We provide expert tailor-made training courses for a diverse range of clients, including businesses, research organisations, government departments. We have gathered and curated everything we know after decades of working in the field, and produced immersive training workshops to teach what we have learned.
- Science-savvy approach: Our deep understanding of scientific disciplines allows us to bridge the gap between complex ideas and clear communication.
- Customized solutions: We tailor our facilitation and coaching to meet the specific needs and goals of your team or project.
- Proven impact: Our clients have successfully secured funding, built strategic partnerships, and enhanced their public engagement through our support.
Who we work with
- Research institutions and universities
- Government agencies and policymakers
- Industry partners and startups
- Non-profit organizations and community groups
Pricing per course: Communication for impact
Workshop 1: Learn and apply communication theory.
In a hands-on format, participants will learn about the science of communication and what we know works – and what doesn’t work – well. We’ll turn the theory into practice by applying the theory to each participant’s specific goal and situation. Participants leave the workshop with knowledge, confidence, and a plan for their next communication event.
Small group (3-5 people) → $590
Mid-sized group (6-10 people) →$520
If you have a large group, please split into smaller groups.
Workshop 2: Compel your audience to act, think or behave a certain way.
In another hands-on session, participants will learn the art of storytelling. Participants will delve into the four types of stories they can use – Suspense, Personal, Scene, and S.T.A.R. – and develop one type for an upcoming communication event.
Small group (3-5 people) →$590
Mid-sized group (6-10 people) →$520
If you have a large group, please split into smaller groups.
Individual support.
Following one or both workshops, we provide one-on-one support as participants further develop and finalise their communication materials, whether that’s a slide deck, poster, leaflet, web content, or something else.
1 hour of support time → $210
Presentation practice sessions.
Practicing in front of a friendly and supportive audience is the perfect way to road-test your new communication skills
1-hr practice session → $690
2-hr practice session → $990
Let's collaborate
Ready to enhance your team's communication capabilities? Contact us to learn how our facilitation and coaching services can support your objectives.
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