> Why Media Coaching?
10 Reasons to Take the Time
- Eloquent and learned leaders can present a stirring speech but sometimes have difficulty understanding how to break their messages into short quotes or memorable sound bites.
- The needs and demands of journalists are quite different from those of most other organizations. Media coaching includes a thorough discussion of the pressures faced by journalists and how to win at their game.
- When the media calls, it is often because your organization is under the hot glare of controversy. Coaching provides the tools that leaders need to manage successfully through such times.
- Leaders are given guidance on how to take control of an interview and how to avoid making damaging public comments that can hurt their personal and professional reputations.
- Media coaching provides realistic approaches to pitfalls and problems. The program utilizes actual media interviewing techniques — not purely hypothetical situations.
- Media coaching is confidential and allows leaders the opportunity to hone their media skills through repeated practice with trusted advisors.
- Participants are given honest and constructive comments about vocal patterns, body language, grooming, grammar and other personality traits which may help or hinder good communications.
- In the internet era, media interviews can live forever on YouTube®. Coaching helps to make your interviews the best possible.
- Rehearsing for every media encounter is essential, but many leaders fail to prepare properly. Media coaching offers time-tested techniques for maximizing precious rehearsal time.
- The skills reviewed in media coaching are applicable to all forms of communications — including encounters with co-workers, sales calls, public forums, debates and investor presentations.
Printable PDF
© FosterHyland & Associates. All Rights Reserved.