Media Training

Learning Outcomes

Media Skills (MSI)

Great for executives and others...who have to speak to the media.

Purpose:

This Course is designed to give you a total understanding of how to present yourself, your point of view and your material with optimum effect when appearing on Film, TV or Radio.

At the start of the course your strengths and weaknesses in voice, image and movement will be identified. Immediately, a tailor-made program will be implemented, designed to address your specific media presentation problems and goals. This course comes highly recommended for Presenters and executives alike.

Highly recommended.

What you will learn:

How to control your anxiety and speak confidently.
How to sound convincing, authoritative and persuasive.
How to use your body to help you in front of the camera.
How to match your tone with other people's and masterfully lead them into listening to what you’ve got to say.
Breathing techniques to help you keep cool when the pressure “hots up”.
Learn how to speed up or slow down, and how to use inflections and pauses to make what you say more interesting.
Sound good if you ever have to read information aloud.
How to get rid of irritating ticks and nervous gestures.
How to improve your diction and pronunciation.
How to deliver a clear message and get the results you want.
And much, MUCH more!

Complementary Courses

Speech Writing (PSS)

Great for people who have to write speeches.

Purpose:

This Course is designed to give you a total understanding of how to write a great speech. Whether you are writing for yourself or another person, you will need to know how to properly design, construct and lay out the speech for optimum effect. Discover how to write for different levels of presentation skills ability and different delivery styles. Understand the expectations of the audience and use the latest knowledge in communication psychology to get the message across. This course comes highly recommended for in-house writers and executives who need some expert guidance.

These are presented as private sessions or in a small group workshop format.

In them you will learn…

How to write a great speech.
How to research ideas.
How to brainstorm and organise concepts and content.
How to make presenting a speech easier for the presenter.
How to match writing tone with the way other people hear words and masterfully lead the audience into listening to what you’ve got to say.
How to build in breathing techniques to help you and the presenter to keep cool when the pressure “hots up”.
Learn how to speed up or slow down, and how to use inflections and pauses to make what you write more interesting.
How to improve the retention of information in the mind of the audience.
How to design a clear message and get the results you and your clients want.

Scheduled Speech Writing (PSS) Training

Course	Code	Duration	Location	Cost (gst inc)	Type
Speech Writing	PSS-H	1 x 4 hr workshop	Australiawide	$4235	per Group
Speech Writing	PSS	2 x 2 hr sessions	Australiawide	$1250	Individual

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Media Interview Coaching (MIC)

Great for anyone who has had a specific media interview sprung on them.

Purpose:

You suddenly find yourself in the spotlight and you're unsure of how to conduct yourself. This course coaches you in how to handle a media interview with aplomb. Find out how to stay calm and confident and on track. Learn how to maintain your message under pressure and how to deal with the tricks and techniques of the interviewer so that you come out on top.

What you will learn:

How to convey your corporate message confidently.
How to sound convincing, authoritative and credible.
How to project your values.
How to sound convincing, authoritative and persuasive.
How to project your voice in all sorts of interview situations.
How to match your tone with other people's and masterfully lead them into listening to what you’ve got to say.
Breathing techniques to help you keep cool when the pressure “hots up”.
How to "cut to the chase" and lead the interview.
How to improve and fine tune your message.
How to deliver a clear message and get the results you want.

Scheduled Media Interview Coaching (MIC)

Course	Code	Duration	Location	Cost (gst inc)	Type
Media Interview Coaching	MIC	1 x 2 hr session	Australiawide	$990	Individual

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Autocue - What it is and how to use it (MAQ)

Great for executives and others... who have to speak at Conferences or Large Presentations.

Purpose:

This course is designed to give you an overall understanding of how to read your speech from an autocue. The autocue saves you a lot of time and effort when presenting your speech at large conventions and meetings, and can make you look extremely professional as a presenter. However, many people have no idea how to use an autocue (or have never even heard of one !). During this course you will learn some simple and easy techniques that will allow you to develop the ability to “sight-read”, turning written words into “spoken” English and to conduct yourself confidently and professionally in front of the autocue set up. If you’re ready to “wow !” your audience, this is a must do course.

Highly recommended.

What you will learn:

These are private or group sessions designed with you, your job and your company in mind. In them you will learn…

How to improve the sound of your voice and speak confidently.

How to perform at your best using an autocue.

How to look like a "normal" person in an relatively "abnormal" situation.

How to function effectively with gesture and movement in front of a crowd.

How to appeal to your audience, no matter how tough they are.

How to sound convincing, authoritative and persuasive.

Breathing techniques to help you keep cool when the pressure “hots up”.

Learn how to speed up or slow down, and how to use inflections and pauses to make what you say more interesting.

How to improve your diction and pronunciation.

How to deliver a clear message and get the results you want.

Scheduled Autocue - What it is and how to use it (MAQ)

Course	Code	Duration	Location	Cost (gst inc)	Type
Autocue-What is it	MAQ	1 x 3 hr session	Australiawide	$990	Individual
Autocue-Corporate Presentations	MAQ-H	1 x 4 hr session	Australiawide	$4235	per Group

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Webcasting (WWC)

A great course for anyone...who wants to know how to webcast.

Purpose:

This course is designed to give you an in depth understanding of how to prepare for, deliver and facilitate a successful webcast. You will learn what it takes to communicate your ideas clearly and confidently in this multi-faceted medium, how the webcast system works, and how to get the best out of your time and effort so that you can harness the real-time collaborative power of the World Wide Web.

You will discover...

10 tips for top webcasting
Webcasting voice techniques
How the camera works
Shots, angles and gestures-what they mean to you.
Getting your visuals and graphics together
How to deal with technical hitches
Webcasting checklist
How to prepare for a webcast
What to do after the webcast
Getting your message across
New listening skills

After this training session you should expect to feel a lot more confident in your ability to communicate effectively over the internet or your company's intranet.

What you will learn:

Web Speak - breathing, diction, vocal variety and projection- making what you say more powerful, persuasive, clear and interesting - so that others will understand you
Video Movement - what to do and what not to do in front of a camera. Understanding gestures, movements and timing.
Listening Skills - how to listen to the hidden messages in vocal tones and expressions. And how to understand foreign accents.
Video Etiquette - how to get a grip on your emotions and attitude so that you can work well with other people through the medium of the World Wide Web.

Scheduled Webcasting (WWC)

Course	Code	Duration	Location	Cost (gst inc)	Type
Webcasting	WWC	1 x 4 hr Workshop	Sydney	$8995	per Group

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Presenting You-Dress, Voice, Image and Effect (PRD)

Great for executives...who have to look the part.

Purpose:

Ever looked in the mirror and thought you needed an image overhaul? Maybe its time to discover what you can do to quickly look good without having to spend months losing weight or getting that tummy tuck! There are ways to skilfully dress the part without breaking the bank, so that you can communicate with confidence and credibility in business and in your everyday life. This course is designed to give you an overall understanding of how to present yourself properly. The course is conducted in a one-to-one format over a three session period. The first two sessions last for one hour and deal with building your professional image. The final session lasts for two hours, during which you are given a full makeover. During the course you will learn how to dress for success, use your voice well and feel good about yourself as you move forward in the world.

Particularity recommended for those who are seeking further promotion or success in a business or media interview.

In them you will learn...

How to improve your professional image and personal "branding".
How to dress for success.
How to project competence and confidence with your "look".
How to use your voice to best effect.
How to handle movement and gesture naturally.
Learn how to sit, stand and walk with confidence and style.
How to improve your dress and colour choices.
How to deliver a clear message of who you are so others will find it easy to show you the respect and appreciation you deserve.

Scheduled Presenting You-Dress, Voice, Image & Effect (PRD)

Course	Code	Duration	Location	Cost (gst inc)	Type
Presenting You : Dress,Voice & Image	PRD	1 x 1 hr & 1 x 2 hr sessions	Sydney	$1750	Individual

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Media Skills - Advanced (MSA)

Intensive training for handling the cut and thrust of a media grilling

Purpose:

This course is designed to give you an advanced understanding of how to convey your corporate message and values in all media. Advanced media interview skill techniques are taught, to enable you to joust with the best of them in the cut and thrust of a media onslaught. Discover how to appeal to journalists and fine tune your message to make it newsworthy, without losing the point or your credibility.

What you will learn:

These are private or group sessions designed with you, your job and your company in mind. In them you will learn…
How to improve the sound of your voice and speak confidently.
How to deal with all sorts of questions.
How to think on your feet and handle pressure like a pro.
How to sound convincing, authoritative and persuasive.
How to project your voice in all sorts of interview situations.
How to match your tone with other people's and masterfully lead them into listening to what you’ve got to say.
Breathing techniques to help you keep cool when the pressure “hots up”.
Learn how to speed up or slow down, and how to use inflections and pauses to make what you say more interesting.
How to improve your diction and pronunciation.
How to deliver a clear message and get the results you want.

Scheduled Media Skills - Advanced (MSA)

Course	Code	Duration	Location	Cost (gst inc)	Type
Media Skills-Advanced	MSA	2 x 2 hr sessions	Sydney	$1850	Individual

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Schedule & Cost

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Scheduled Media Skills Training

Course	Code	Duration	Location	Cost (gst inc)	Type
Media Skills	MSI	2 x 2 hr sessions	Sydney	$1850	Individual
Media Skills-Advanced	MSA	2 x 2 hr sessions	Sydney	$1850	Individual
Media Interview Coaching	MIC	1 x 2 hr session	Australiawide	$990	Individual
Media Skills	MSI-H	1 x 4 hr workshop	Australiawide	$6895	per Group
Media Skills	MSI-F	1 x 8 hr Workshop	Australiawide	$10800	per Group
Autocue-What is it	MAQ	1 x 3 hr session	Australiawide	$990	Individual
Autocue-Corporate Presentations	MAQ-H	1 x 4 hr Worskop	Australiawide	$4235	per Group
Speechwriting	PSS	1 x 4 hr workshop	Australiawide	$4235	per Group
Webcasting	WWC	1 x 4 hr workshop	Australiawide	$6800	per Group
Presenting You-Dress,Voice,Image & Effect	PRD	2 x 1 hr and 1 x 2hr sessions	Sydney	$1750	Individual

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Your Classes will be held at:

Sydney	Melbourne	Brisbane	Canberra	Adelaide	Perth
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North Sydney	Melbourne	Brisbane	Canberra	Adelaide	Perth
NSW 2060	VIC 3000	QLD 4000	ACT 2600	SA 5000	WA 6000
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Classes are available weekdays between 6.00am-6.00pm

Workshops are from 9.00am-4.30pm

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 1300 922 122

The Voice Business,
Berry St, North Sydney,
NSW 2060,
Australia

CDs.Mp3 and Work notes included
Post Course Evaluation
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to each successful candidate.

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