Introduction to Body Talk’s Media Training Courses
Media interviews and public speaking can cause considerable stress. However, you and your team can handle these situations with calm confidence and authority with the proper preparation. Learn key techniques for dealing with interviews, speeches and press conferences from trainers with first hand experience as journalists and presenters in TV and radio. This is media skills training built on real-life insights – practical, proven, and designed to work under pressure.
“The quality of the training was of the highest standard and the facilitators put everyone at ease.”
George (Georgios) Fella, Associate Director.Media training overview
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. With extensive experience in radio and TV broadcasting, our communication specialists at Body Talk provide media skills training for senior leaders and managers, focusing on interviews, press conferences and public speaking.
Delegates will learn how to create a concise narrative and develop their presenting presence through a range of body language, voice and communication techniques — drawing on proven methods from our presentation skills training. The various challenges are also explored – attendees will learn how to manage media interviews and keep them focused on the company message when faced with difficult questions, while building rapport with their interviewer and audience.
This is a fun and interactive media training course that provides an opportunity to try new techniques and strategies in a supportive environment. We aim to make sure everyone leaves feeling comfortable and confident to deliver a compelling company message and promote their brand on any media platform, with skills that can also be applied at conferences, networking and everyday working situations.
Module 1
Structure & Scripting
Learn how to shape clear, engaging messages using the ‘GRID’ method, combining structure, storytelling and strategic thinking to bring people with you. Inspired by Aristotle’s principles of ethos, pathos and logos, this module explores how to balance logic, credibility and emotional connection so your ideas are easier to understand, remember and support.
Module 2
Presenting to Camera
Learn the professional strategies used by broadcast journalists and TV presenters, so that you can increase your impact. Discover specific body language and voice techniques that boost your personal presence and gravitas, through making small changes that create a big difference, and understand how these techniques differ when presenting face to face versus to camera.
Uncover the most common technical challenges so that you can create the right impact online every time. Find out how to adapt your own style to your audience to increase your gravitas, authority and impact. Finally, understand the different presentation styles and how to vary your personal style.
Module 3
Body Language
Strengthen your presence, confidence and credibility by learning the six body language techniques used by the world’s most effective communicators. Discover how small changes in posture and gestures can transform the way you connect with others and increase your impact in meetings and presentations.
Module 4
Virtual Communication
Discover advanced body language techniques that allow you to gain a dynamic and persuasive communication style when presenting both online and in-person – and the difference in approaches between the two – with examples from speakers and leaders who inspire us to listen.
Module 5
Questioning & Listening Skills
Learn how to ask open questions that build genuine connection and adapt what you say to meet people where they are. It’s a powerful way to encourage understanding, drive de-escalation, and create conversations that move things forward.
Training methods
Body Talk’s media skills and media interview training courses are available in a number of formats. Our expert team will work with you to establish the best approach for your team’s needs.
| Team Training | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1-day |
| Coaching | |
| Ways to learn | In Person |
| Tutor ratio | 1:4 |
Meet your media handling skills coaches
Communication specialists drawing from a wealth of techniques and experience in broadcasting, journalism, national television and theatre.
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Alina Jenkins
Award-Winning BBC Presenter, Radio & Podcast Host and Executive CoachAlina Jenkins is an award-winning BBC presenter & broadcaster with a background in communicating science. She is also a keynote speaker, executive coach and hosts our podcasts.
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Chetan Pathak
BBC Anchor, Journalist and CoachFor over 20 years Chetan has worked as a broadcaster across the BBC’s biggest television and radio programmes and continues to do so.
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Jennifer Bartram
Award-Winning BBC TV & Radio PresenterJennifer is a multilingual TV and radio presenter who is passionate about language and communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have any questions? We’re here to help
Can I customise my training to include multiple courses?
We are happy to build a training solution that fits your time, budget, and goals.
How do I prepare for a training session?
We’ll handle the details so you can focus on the impact. Our Client Services team will confirm all timings, logistics, and tech needs ahead of the event.
What happens after I complete a training session?
We provide detailed workbooks for the training and encourage delegates to fill them in and refer to their notes regularly after the session. We also have a suite of blogs, podcasts and videos to support the learning.
What is included in with On-Demand training?
You’ll have access to your training instantly, anywhere in the world, at any time for a 3-month period, along with a digital PDF workbook to download. We also include an audiobook with 7 hours of additional content to deepen your learning.
What is the difference between one, two and three-day courses?
Simply, additional modules and learning plus more coaching time. We understand that time and budget are sometimes limited, so we offer one-day courses to provide a valuable foundation. Adding on additional days allows you to dive deeper into communication and presentation skills through advanced body language and managing difficult conversations to questioning, listening, and peak performance mindset. We are happy to tailor the training to meet your budget, time and goals.
What is the ratio of trainers to learners?
This depends on the type of training you’re looking at. For group training, our ratio is typically one trainer to four delegates; this allows for plenty of individual coaching and feedback. Our masterclasses are generally hosted by one presenter and up to 100 people.
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