I'm Sam Mukherjee, a storyteller, author of three novels, writing coach, and communication advisor based in the Greater Toronto Area. I help people and brands tell timely, human stories through books, speeches, and workshops, guiding audiences to see the world through others' eyes and feel less lonely. I've trained at Harvard's Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning, lectured across four continents, and served as a consulting editor for a London law firm. My past roles include speechwriter for a Canadian senator and editor for South Asian Outlook and The Asian Age. I’m passionate about mentorship, connecting people, and crafting crisp, impactful copy and speeches.

Sam Mukherjee

I'm Sam Mukherjee, a storyteller, author of three novels, writing coach, and communication advisor based in the Greater Toronto Area. I help people and brands tell timely, human stories through books, speeches, and workshops, guiding audiences to see the world through others' eyes and feel less lonely. I've trained at Harvard's Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning, lectured across four continents, and served as a consulting editor for a London law firm. My past roles include speechwriter for a Canadian senator and editor for South Asian Outlook and The Asian Age. I’m passionate about mentorship, connecting people, and crafting crisp, impactful copy and speeches.

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I’m Sam Mukherjee, a storyteller, author of three novels, writing coach, and communication advisor based in the Greater Toronto Area. I help people and brands tell timely, human stories through books, speeches, and workshops, guiding audiences to see the world through others’ eyes and feel less lonely.

I’ve trained at Harvard’s Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning, lectured across four continents, and served as a consulting editor for a London law firm. My past roles include speechwriter for a Canadian senator and editor for South Asian Outlook and The Asian Age. I’m passionate about mentorship, connecting people, and crafting crisp, impactful copy and speeches.

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Language

Hindi
Advanced
Bengali
Advanced

Work Experience

Consulting Editor at SKB Legal
November 1, 2020 - Present
Provide editorial guidance and strategic communication support for legal content and client-facing materials.
Interpreter at Able Translations Ltd
January 1, 2012 - Present
Interpretation services in Hindi and Bengali for clients and assignments.
Speechwriter and Communication Consultant at Office of the Honourable Dr. Asha Seth
January 1, 2012 - December 1, 2014
Crafted speeches and provided communications support for the Canadian Senator and related initiatives.
Creative Director at ISNA bv The Netherlands
September 1, 2018 - April 1, 2020
Directed creative communications and media initiatives for the organization.
Senior Writer at International Press Syndicate
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Produced feature articles and contributed depth reporting for multiple outlets.
Communication Advisor at SmartTech Inc.
May 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017
Advised on strategic communications, messaging and media relations.
Communication Advisor at eBIW
December 1, 2015 - November 1, 2017
Provided communications support and advisory services for clients in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Communication Consultant at Virtusant
March 1, 2016 - February 1, 2017
Consulted on corporate communications and messaging strategies.
Speechwriter and Communication Consultant at Senator the Honourable Dr. Asha Seth, Member of the Senate of Canada
January 1, 2012 - December 1, 2014
Wrote speeches and provided strategic communications guidance.
Senior Writer at Globalom Media
August 1, 2002 - December 1, 2014
Long-form writing, features and editorial contributions.
Contributing Editor at South Asian Outlook
July 1, 2011 - June 1, 2014
Edited and contributed reports, profiles, and feature pieces.

Education

Certificate at Harvard University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Diploma at Vancouver Film School
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Diploma at Holmesglen Institute
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Advanced Diploma at Vancouver Film School
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

Higher Education Teaching
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Government