If you want your work to have impact, you need make sure people know about your research.

Effective communication about your work will enhance your career. And importantly, it increases the visibility and societal relevance of your work.

We help academics to communicate their work with impact.

Over the last decade we have helped over a thousand academics to communicate better. Do you need another angle to make you communicate better about your work and in your team? Great! We love to come up with tailor made solutions.

Our three most popular workshops are

Pitching

How to pitch yourself and your work to get ahead in your career?

Teamwork

Want to know how to deal with difficult team members?

Offline networking

Be yourself and even have fun while networking with effect

Working with Maris at al. highly increased the quality of the pitches, they triggered full attention in the Brussels’ Parliament.

Maris et al. offered a programme which combined off-line and or online pitch training for our researchers, that was just what we needed. Researchers received quick and personal feedback to all their questions. Susanne personal involvement as a trainer made it such a positive experience.

Dr. Suzana KoeletScientific Advisor (Social Sciences and Humanities) at INNOVIRIS

She understands the challenges and opportunities researchers (all levels) are dealing with.

Susanne’s expertise in working in academia is extensive. This allows her to tweak and adjust her workshops to fit the needs of the participants. Also, she is keen on exploring and working with other forms of education such as online platforms, extending the learning experience of a workshop.

Fernie MaasBestuurssecretaris Raad van Toezicht en VU vereniging, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Susanne knows how develop leaders and is thoroughly enjoyable to work with too!

“I found Susanne’s methods and content refreshing in that they were grounded in sound frameworks, useful and sensitive to gender dynamics without pandering to false gender dichotomies. Susanne’s knowledge and expertise shines through along with her jovial manner and clever facilitation of participant learning. She inspired, she informed and provided a stimulating space for our participants to explore and nurture their leadership self. She is creative as well as practical, fueling our participants ambitions while equipping them with the mindset and tools to deliver on those ambitions.

Dr. Shima Barakat MBA Entrepreneurship for Sustainability Programme Director Centre for Industrial Sustainability University of Cambridge, WE Lead Food Programme Director

On one hand, her friendly and approachable personality puts people at ease. On the other, her professionalism and extensive knowledge evokes trust.

Susanne has been a wonderful trainer to work with. The programme designed and provided by Susanne in collaboration with another coach perfectly met the needs of the course participants. It consisted of a variety of activities, from presentations and talks, to individual and group exercises. At the end of each training day, the progress and outcomes have been assessed and the agenda amended to meet specific requirements of the participants.

True passion for working with people, ability to connect and understand the concerns of individuals from different backgrounds and ages were aspects that make Susanne an exceptional and versatile trainer.Therefore, I’d highly recommend Susanne and will use her services in the future.

Dr. Joanna Kaniewska Food and Health Science Senior Manager at EUFIC

Her genuine joyous energy is inspiring, without compromising the high level quality of the session

I have been working with Susanne and Maris et al for many years now, and she has never failed to deliver the promised results. The entire process runs smoothly, from brainstorming on topics, to designing, scheduling and aftercare. Overall, I consider her an extremely valuable and highly appreciated business partner and friend. I would definitely recommend her services to anyone.

Fabienne CrombachCoordinator Excellence @EDLAB & Master Yourself, Maastricht University

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