This training will take place via Zoom - instructions on preparation and joining will be sent to participants nearer the date.
with Rachel Shabi: journalist, broadcaster, trainer -
This one day training with award-winning journalist, author and broadcaster, Rachel Shabi is "designed to ensure that the next time you address a live mic or a rolling camera, you’re equipped to get your message across effectively."
Throughout the day you will look at the current media landscape, types of interview, and how best to prepare for an interview; as well as how best to communicate your messages, how to deal with a hostile media environment and how to build a rapport with your audience using body language, tone and style.
You will have the opportunity to then record an interview and watch back with feedback.
Space is very limited so you are encouraged to book quickly.
“The course as a whole was very intersting. Rachel is charismatic and engaging - she speaks from experience and immediately engaged the group, from discussing the practical elements to consider before an interview; how to approach the actual interview and to engage with the audience at home (so to speak) rather than getting entangled with the interviewer. The skills we practised can be transferred to other interview situations. Filming our interviews was an excellent practice and our group on the day was lovely.”
“Rachel was really down to earth, interesting and a skilled teacher and mentor. Despite my initial anxieties, doing the mock interview and watching it back was actually very helpful and boosted my confidence.”