Media Training

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“We are masters of the unsaid words,

but slaves of those we let slip out.”

Winston Churchill

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The Clarity solution

We are specialist media trainers. We work with leading

spokespeople and commentators throughout the region.

As former journalists, we know how to play the media game. Let us

arm you with the tools, techniques and confidence to face even the

most aggressive journalist.

Our training is rigorous. We have proven frameworks, relevant

examples and realistic media interviews to help you win in the court

of public opinion.

Whatever your media challenge, we can help you through it.

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Media Essentials

Our flagship workshop, Media Essentials, will make you safe and

effective with journalists.

You will learn to:

Control the interview, get to message and stay on message

Handle hostile or difficult questions

Distil and deliver insights

Speak in sound bites and grabs

Plan strategic interviews

Find the news within your story

Practice these skills with realistic interview role plays – filmed and

debriefed with concrete feedback from your trainer… read more

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Made to measure

Spokespeople are individuals, one size doesn’t fit all. Every Clarity

session is tailored for you.

Bite-sized modules give the tools and techniques you need, when

you need them.

Build on your training with bolt-on modules like broadcast

techniques, crisis skills, or our advanced interview workout.

Hone your weaknesses.

Sessions run from 30 minutes to a full day.

Individual coaching, or group training.

Face to face, online, or over the phone.

With clients in six countries we’ve learned to be flexible. Whenever

you need us, wherever you need us.

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Your spokespeople

We’ll take you to the next level of media mastery, wherever you are.

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“News is what somebody does not want you to

print. All the rest is advertising.”

Lord Northcliffe

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Media Training programs

Some of our most popular courses:

Thirty Minutes with the Media: A realistic over the phone interview and

coaching session for experienced spokespeople … read more

Media Essentials: The tools and techniques you need to be safe and

effective in media interviews... read more

High Performance Tune Up: Experienced spokespeople can iron out

any bugs, extend their range or upgrade their skills … read more

Crisis Essentials: Develop bullet proof crisis spokespeople, build or

exercise your crisis plan… read more

Or click here to visit our website and explore our full range of training.

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Lifetime learning

We’ll make you safe and effective in a few hours, but your training

doesn’t stop there…

Extend your learning with emailed interview tips and expert

analysis of outstanding interviews.

Take a quick refresher or practice for a key interview - over the

phone.

Build your skills with bolt-on modules in TV, radio, crisis and

news grabs.

Monitor spokespeople’s strengths with written feedback reports.

Clarity Talent Tracker to manage development opportunities and

compliance.

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Geoffrey Stackhouse, Managing Director

MBA trained, former management consultant.

More than 25 years’ experience in financial print

journalism.

In-house media roles with JP Morgan, Deloitte,

Commonwealth Bank.

Contributed to BRW, AFR, SMH and leading journals

nationally and internationally.

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Sharon Leifer

14 years with the BBC reporting, producing and

presenting News (radio and television)

Sky News (Sydney) + corporate video.

Strong print credentials: The Times, The Mirror plus

Agency/Wire services.

General news, business, consumer finance, education,

health, and legal affairs.

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Communication training partners

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More information?

Geoffrey Stackhouse

E: clarity@claritysolutions.com.au

M: 0411 042 809

P: (02) 9880 8544

W: claritysolutions.com.au

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