TRAINING

Empowered Voices is a signature training and capacity-building program of A2A Consulting designed to equip patients and caregivers with the skills to share their stories with confidence, purpose, and ethical care. The program offers both individualized and group-based coaching for patients who seek to elevate their voices and create meaningful impact. Whether preparing for public speaking engagements, participating in nonprofit advocacy efforts, or contributing to media and public awareness initiatives, Empowered Voices supports participants in developing compelling narratives grounded in research, subject-matter knowledge, and lived experience.

 

Program Offerings

 

Patient Education & Story Development (1:1 or Group)

• Health topic education tailored to lived experience

• Narrative framing for different audiences

• Trauma-informed and ethical storytelling practices

• Finalized personal story or advocacy narrative

Public Speaking & Media Training (1:1 or Group)

• Presentation coaching

• Media interview preparation

• Panel and podcast readiness

Train-the-Trainer Programs

• Capacity-building for nonprofits seeking sustainable patient engagement

Story Curation & PR Support

• Pitch writing and story placement

• Matching patient speakers with appropriate opportunities

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