Elevate Your Storytelling

I’m Robin Goist, an award-winning communications consultant with a proven track record of impactful journalism, public relations, and advocacy.

As a strategic communicator, media relations manager, and public speaking coach, I help businesses, nonprofits, and individuals craft compelling narratives that influence audiences and drive action.

Let’s leverage your brand to make an impact.

About My Services

With a background in media relations and public policy, I specialize in using strategic communications to inform, engage, and inspire.

Whether you need to shape a marketing campaign, manage a crisis, create persuasive content, improve internal communications, or train spokespeople, I offer tailored strategies and deliverables that achieve measurable results.

I’ve successfully led global public relations, secured legal and legislative victories, and developed targeted PR plans that resonate with diverse audiences and drive social change.

I also offer ghostwriting, editing, coaching, and consulting for a wide range of clients, from international organizations to business leaders and graduate school applicants.

  • I partner with clients to craft compelling communications such as media outreach, spokesperson training, brand management, crisis communications, persuasive narratives, content marketing, social media, digital storytelling, and more.

    I’ve earned placements in major news outlets including the Associated Press, BBC, Bloomberg, Business Insider, CBC, Daily Mail, Forbes, The Guardian, The New York Times, Newsweek, Parade, PEOPLE Magazine, POLITICO, USA Today, Variety, and The Washington Post. You can read more on my PR & Marketing page.

    I can provide a wide range of services to meet your PR needs, whether it’s a one-off deliverable, short-term support, or being retained as your ongoing consultant.

    Let’s chat about your goals during a free 30-minute consultation.

  • My background in effective activism, community organizing, and political campaigns — combined with my distinguished career in journalism and public relations — allow me to assess, propose, and evaluate strategies intended to shift public perceptions and influence change.

    Having studied social change and consumer behaviors, I’m passionate about collaborating on short- and long-term advocacy plans.

  • With more than 15 years of experience as a public speaker and coach, I have a proven approach to developing your confidence and charisma. We’ll focus on content as well as presentation. As a journalist, I can help you think about delivering engaging speech so your audience remembers your quotes and personal charm long after your interaction.

    My personalized coaching is designed for you to optimally influence your target audiences, whether that’s in a media interview, a boardroom, or a public forum.

    We can discuss your goals and objectives during a free 30-minute consultation.

  • I ghostwrite speeches, op-eds, letters to the editor, social media content, blog posts, newsletters, and other copy for various audiences.

    For students and graduate school applicants, I collaborate on personal statements, CVs, and letters of recommendation.

  • As a freelance journalist, I produce thought-provoking reporting on politics, social justice, arts and culture, technology, philanthropy, criminal justice reform, environmental issues, and business news.

    You can read more in my Journalism Portfolio.

    Have a story idea? Pitch me!