Hi! I’m Dr. Dawn Henwood, Founder of Clarity Connect.
When I wrote my doctoral dissertation on an obscure nineteenth-century author and titled it Voice from the Borderland, I had no idea how prophetic that title would be.
The borderland between research and business or government is where I love to play because I get to help transform knowledge into practical outcomes. And I’m drawn to researchers who want to use their findings for the social good, to solve the “wicked” problems we face today as a society and as a planet.
Since leaving academic teaching and research in 2006, I’ve published two books on technical and business communication: A Writing Guide for IT Professionals (Oxford University Press) and Business Writing for Innovators and Change-Makers (Business Expert Press).
I’ve also created more than a dozen communication courses, including one for a global consulting firm and the Technical Writing Certificate program offered through Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Open Learning.
My experience as a communications consultant and learning designer has spanned a wide range of sectors and included projects with multinationals, startups, government, higher education, and not-for-profits. I thrive on interdisciplinarity!
I live in a small city in Eastern Canada. When I’m not coaching or creating content, I’m probably curled up with a book (I still love Victorian novels and poetry), taking my dog Cleo for a walk, or baking a “healthy” dessert with maple syrup.
“I worked with Clarity Studio to facilitate a seminar for early career researchers on effectively communicating their expertise to industry partners. Dawn consistently delivered high-quality work that surpassed my expectations. Her attention to detail, innovative ideas, and flawless execution were evident in every aspect of her work. It was clear
that she possesses a profound passion for what she does. We saw positive results within weeks of the seminar!”
Ben Goldberg, Managing Director, Industry Engagement and Customer Experience, Office for Commercialization and Industry Engagement, Dalhousie University
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