Anyone serious about training will tell you it’s what you do next that truly makes the difference.
This is particularly true when it comes to media training. It takes regular practice to embed the new skills you’ve learned in your session with us and to make the most of the tips and tricks we’ll have shared with you. To give your best performance, it all needs to feel natural and second nature. If you’re ‘trying’, it’ll feel awkward and you won’t be at your best.
Depending on the nature of your organisation, it could be weeks or even months before you’re able to ‘go live’ and give a television or radio interview.
So we always encourage participants on our media training courses to commit to their own regular ‘in house’ practice sessions which could be delivered over Teams or even at the end of a monthly departmental meeting. 15-20 minutes is all that’s needed to practice speaking about your work and asking each other some questions you think are likely to come up in an interview.
Some clients have told us this can be challenging. It involves other people being available, and someone taking the role of journalist. There can also be nerves and awkwardness practicing in front of colleagues. And this summer, some of our clients have suggested we provide some sort of practice opportunity.
So, we are pleased to announce that on occasional Fridays, we’ll now be offering 1-1 media training interview practice sessions via Zoom or Teams. You can book a slot and pay online, at your convenience. If you do, you’ll be able to send me details of what you’d like to cover. I’ll take the role of journalist and put the questions to you, run through mock interviews and then provide feedback and coaching on your performance and messaging.
These sessions are ideal if you’re already had media training and want to stay fresh. The first few dates are live now and you can book your 1-1 media training interview practice here.
