Beyond Explanation: How to Make Complex Ideas Clear, Compelling, and Impossible to Ignore

Your work matters to you - but how do you make it matter to them? Learn how to communicate complex ideas in ways that earn trust, hold attention, and spark genuine understanding in my free webinar "Beyond Explanation".

This session is designed for academics at all levels, including: Researchers who want their work to matter beyond their field Graduate Students preparing for defenses, conference talks, and job interviews Instructors who want to make complex material stick Scholars who worry about losing their audience It's for anyone who wants their ideas to resonate — not just be explained. You will explore a fresh, research-informed approach to communication that goes beyond clarity alone.

You’ll learn how to:

• Make your audience care before you ever dive into details
• Build and hold attention (the skill most academics were never taught)
• Use narrative structure to organize even the most complex ideas
• Create relevance so your message connects across disciplines
• Avoid cognitive overload and explain without overwhelming
• Communicate with confidence without oversimplifying or “dumbing down”
• Transform dense material into something clear, compelling, and memorable ​

You’ll leave with practical tools you can apply to conference talks, teaching, job talks, grant narratives, and any moment where your ideas need to land. 

About the Speaker

Brandon is a magician, educator, and communication specialist who has spent over twenty years earning attention, building trust, and helping audiences understand complex ideas. He has taught and spoken to thousands of people across ages and disciplines — from high school students and university audiences to corporate teams and professional communities. His background in magic gives him a unique perspective on how people perceive, listen, and learn, and he brings that insight into every communication workshop he leads. Brandon is known for making complicated ideas simple, engaging, and meaningful. His work blends storytelling, psychology, and practical communication tools to help experts share their ideas in ways that resonate and stick.