Effective communication helps you clearly express your mission and values, making it easier to attract and connect with partners, funders, and candidates who share your goals. By articulating your ideas and listening actively, you can build strong partnerships, share resources, and create a network of support that amplifies your impact.

Regularly create and practice communicating new material in low-pressure, audience appropriate settings. Seek feedback on clarity, storytelling, and the effectiveness of your call-to-action.

• Practice the seven Cs of communication: clear, concise, concrete, correct, coherent, complete, and courteous.
• Get comfortable pitching your business succinctly.
• Recognize that professional presentation styles vary across cultures and communities. Consider adapting your style thoughtfully based on your audience while staying true to your identity and cultural heritage.
• Ask mentors and partners to give you feedback on your presentations, pitches, emails, and documents.  
• Find people in the innovation space whose communication style is compelling to you and study their techniques.
• Consider working with a communication coach who can provide pointed feedback on how to improve your content and delivery.
• Find a way to communicate that makes you feel confident, focusing on being clear and authentic.