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Why Saying "No Comment" Isn't a Good Strategy in Media Interviews Feb 01, 2024

One of the most common questions that I get in myĀ media trainingĀ programs, is ā€œcanā€™t we just say ā€˜no commentā€™ if we donā€™t want to answerā€?

Itā€™s an understandable approach, given how often we all see ...

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How to get rid of those filler words! Feb 01, 2024

Do you ever find yourself using filler words like ā€œumā€, ā€œahā€, or ā€œlikeā€ when youā€™re speaking? These words can detract from the clarity and effectiveness of your message, and may even make you come acr...

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The body language mistakes you need to avoid Feb 01, 2024

So much of our communication when giving a speech or presentation is actually non-verbal. Our body, facial expressions, gestures, posture and eye contact all make an enormous difference to the way we ...

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Why a journalist (or ex journalist) should be your media trainer. Feb 01, 2024

Iā€™m pretty firmly of the view that the best people to conduct media training are journalists who have actually worked in the field that your industry is trying to target.

When it comes to media train...

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