Media training

Popular frequently asked questions

• How do you support participants who are nervous about public speaking?

  We promote the psychological safety of participants from the moment the session starts, as public speaking can be a very daunting experience for many. Drawing on psychology models, we help participants to better understand their brain, the way they respond to pressure and how to better manage their ‘interference’.

• What prior experience is required to be successful in these courses? 

  No prior experience is required – we have trained everyone from interns to CEOs and leading public figures. The most important contributor to success is attitude and a good attitude is what we appreciate and value the most as trainers. It is important to remember that success in these courses will look different for everyone – not all participants will have the same transformations and that is completely fine.

• How do your trainers and facilitators approach diversity, equity and inclusion? 

  We strongly believe in creating and delivering courses and workshops that are inclusive and accessible. We have continually adapted our programmes to suit a diverse range of audiences, recognising that different people and different brains work in different ways. Through the pre-work we ask participants to complete, we are able to identify the specific needs and learning preferences of participants and adapt accordingly. We strive to create a safe space that helps participants step out of their comfort zone in an environment where they feel supported.

• How do you engage participants who don’t see this training as a priority?

  We appreciate that taking time for personal or team development can be seen as a luxury and not always a necessity, which is why we design our courses to deliver immediate wins, to demonstrate their value. Time after time we have proven that our innovative strategies help companies and individuals to work more effectively, saving you time in the long term. Seeing these countless ‘a-ha’ moments is incredibly rewarding for us as trainers.

• How does a face-to-face session compare to a virtual session?

  We have received fantastic feedback for both formats and the quality and outcomes of both courses are the same. Offering both face to face and virtual sessions allows us to tailor the course to suit delegate preferences, which differ by team and organisation. It also helps us to equip participants to be confident communicators in our increasingly hybrid world.

• How do you make the learning stick beyond the session itself?

  Feedback from delegates says that the unique data we provide them with – personalised pitch, pace and sentence analysis – is something that stays with them for months and years after the training. The worksheets and materials used during the session are also provided as an aide memoir, and trainers respond to any follow-up questions by email, or work with individuals 1:1 over a course of six months to keep refreshing the learning. Finally, we invite delegates to sign up to a twice a year email which brings the learning back to the top of their inbox and mind, offering fresh tips.