I offer communications training and collaboration workshops, consultation and evaluation services, and bespoke services alongside my clients to meet their needs.
Within the Core workshops, you’ll find training to help you deliver impactful, accessible presentations on any topic with confidence, as well as workshops to strengthen group dynamics and collaboration. Specialised workshops are tailored to develop targeted skills.
Each workshop includes original free resources for attendees to support further development.
I offer flexible in-person, online and hybrid services across the
UK and EU, with adaptable booking durations that suit you.
To book a workshop, contact me by email, LinkedIn or the button below:
Core Workshops
A.C.E. Your Presentations
Ace any presentation with only three words: Attention. Comprehend. Establish.
This is a must-attend workshop for developing the skills to grab your audience’s attention, motivate interest, guide successful comprehension of the content and establish a lasting, impactful memory of you and your key message.
2 – 3 hours | Up to 30 attendee Workshop/Any-Size Seminar | In-person/Online/Hybrid
“Katherine’s friendly and inclusive approach helped me improve my confidence in public talking”
Isa Colorado, PhD student
Confident Presentation Delivery
What’s the hidden truth behind confident delivery? Developing ways to feel comfortable!
This workshop uniquely trains public speaking skills through individual and group applied-Improv exercises. Attendees will learn techniques, be supported in the group, understand what confidence and comfort look like on stage and experiment with what works for them.
3 hours | 4 – 12 attendees | In-person
Cohort Building
The quickest way to bring people together is to make them laugh.
This workshop puts fun at the forefront, turning any group into a supportive, connected cohort. Through applied-improv exercises, participants can express themselves and their interests, and find the joy of working together. It is incredibly unserious, just how it should be.
3 hours | 4 – 16 attendees | In-person
“They created an open, welcoming environment for the researchers, academics and industry partners that encouraged meaningful discussion and creative thinking.”
Lucy Bunnell, CDT FORT Co-Manager
Ideas Day for Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Bringing together experts to make real progress!
Unsure how to kick start knowledge exchange and successful collaborations between academics, industry specialists or people working with the public? Let’s sort that!
In the idea day workshops, attendees are given the opportunity to network, understand perspectives beyond their sector and workshop ideas for interdisciplinary projects.
2 – 5 hours | up to 30 attendees | In-person/Online/Hybrid
Specialised Workshops
Preparing Your First Publication
“You see… writing a paper is a lot like being a detective solving a mystery“
Ideal for early-stage PhD students, this activity-led workshop enables attendees to feel in control of their story and primes them to sift through the evidence in their research notes to find a single narrative worthy of publication. This workshop strongly encourages teamwork and creativity and offers practical theory for confidently starting as an academic writer.
1.5 – 3 hours | up to 30 attendees | In-person/Online
“Working with Katherine was amazing! They made sure that organisation leading to the workshop was clear and easy.”
Jane Peltier, London Active Matter Workshop Organiser
Remember Me! (at Conferences)
When is a quality conference presentation like telling a good joke?
Picture this: late afternoon on day three of an international conference. Energy is low, and it’s your turn to speak. How do you capture the attention of those half-asleep and ensure future collaborators remember you and connect after the event? Here are few ways to do it!
1.5 hours | Any-Size Interactive Seminar | In-person/Online/Hybrid
What is Impactful Maths Communication
From Academia to Outreach, what does it mean to communicate Maths?
“What is maths communication?” It’s more than sharing equations, data, and theory; it means adapting ideas for different people and settings. As both a Doctor of Mathematics and a communicator, I bring unique perspectives and experiences to this question, as well as the “Maths in… Museum”, which highlights creative ways maths appears in unexpected places.
3 hours | up to 30 attendees | In-person/Online/Hybrid
Katherine received positive feedback from the attendees who commented that it was not only useful but also, just as importantly fun!
Matthew Garraghan, Martingale Foundation Programme Manager
Applying Improv to Academia and Outreach Interactive Seminar
Ideal for large audiences, conferences and communication courses.
Improv is a powerful tool for public engagement and community building. It teaches us to fill in the gaps during talks, listen actively to those we serve, and adapt to their needs in real time. Plus, if something doesn’t go to plan, improv helps change setbacks into opportunities.
0.5 – 2 hours | Small to Large Audience | In-person/Online/Hybrid
What ‘Project Hail Mary’ Teaches Us About Communicating Science
The future of the Earth depends on two scientists from different worlds working together…
Does speaking to a researcher ever feel like talking to an alien, with their vast knowledge locked behind confusing terminology, unclear motivations and lofty expectations?
Grab the popcorn and let’s watch this play out in the Blockbuster Hit ‘Project Hail Mary’ to learn what we can do to bridge the gap, find mutual language and make a friend along the way.
1.5 hours | Any-Size Interactive Seminar | In-person/Online/Hybrid
Consultation and Evaluation
“Dr Holmes helped me to refine my message, and ensure that my presentation was both visually impressive and tailored to the specialised audience”
Matthew Lawrence, PhD Student
1 to 1 Consultation
“A love a good tea and chat. How may I help you?”
I offer 1-to-1 consultations, ranging from individual coaching and guidance to planning bespoke workshops that surpass all your goals. Consultations can be booked as one-offs or in batches depending on your needs. Get in contact and we’ll figure out works for you.
0.5 – 2 hours | In-person/Online
Presentation and Symposium Evaluation
Expert review and clear next steps to empower your success
Whether you’re an undergraduate preparing for an oral exam or leading a CDT symposium and want your researchers to grow, I here to help! I provide detailed written feedback to take home, offer constructive oral feedback, and facilitate roundtable discussions.
0.5 – 5 hours | In-person/Online/Hybrid
Feedback Focused Courses
Let’s get it right the first time. We’ll do it together, one step at a time.
From 4-week to 8-week courses, participants will be trained in a variety of communication skills as they create a short presentation on their interests designed for either broad or expert audiences. Expect comprehensive step-by-step activities and regular specialised feedback.
4 – 8 x 2 hours | up to 16 attendees | In-person/Online/Hybrid
Here is the summary PDF of the Communication training and facilitation on offer:
