Are
you ready for your interview?
You never know when a reporter will call. So be prepared.
Paul Lima can have you ready in one interactive session.
You never know when a reporter will call. So be prepared.
Paul Lima can have you ready in one interactive session.
Are you seeking media attention? Are journalists seeking you? Either way, you need to be prepared for interviews with journalists, because they are prepared to interview you.
Why
be prepared? It's
the information age and every
executive, manager,
corporate spokesperson and business owner should be able to condense
news, financial data, product information, and other announcements into
brief, convincing messages - expressed in an articulate,
memorable
manner.
When it comes to getting your organization's message out to the public - customers, shareholders, sponsors, donors, and other stakeholders - knowing how to talk to journalists and interact effectively with the media is essential. What you say and how you say it can have a lasting impact on your business because the media helps Canadians form opinions.
The key to successful interviews? Developing and delivering a message that is simple, interesting and newsy. That is key to successful interviews. In most interviews, you should stick to several carefully crafted key messages and draw on a couple supporting points and examples. You should judiciously repeat key messages for emphasis, while answering questions. Paul Lima's half-day or full-day media interview training seminars will show you how to do that.
When it comes to getting your organization's message out to the public - customers, shareholders, sponsors, donors, and other stakeholders - knowing how to talk to journalists and interact effectively with the media is essential. What you say and how you say it can have a lasting impact on your business because the media helps Canadians form opinions.
| Download your FREE media interview training report Are You Ready for Your Interview (opens as a PDF) gives you practical advice to help you prepare for interviews with print and broadcast reporters. |
How to prepare for
interviews: video podcast
The key to successful interviews? Developing and delivering a message that is simple, interesting and newsy. That is key to successful interviews. In most interviews, you should stick to several carefully crafted key messages and draw on a couple supporting points and examples. You should judiciously repeat key messages for emphasis, while answering questions. Paul Lima's half-day or full-day media interview training seminars will show you how to do that.
| “We
have
been using Paul Lima for media training and key message development for
every client at Infinity
Communications. His training provides the
foundation for everything we do. We will not move forward with a new
prospect until they have agreed to go through Paul's training.
Paul’s
training is insightful and our clients take away great learning from
the sessions. He is our exclusive choice for training (and we have a
lot of choices). Clients also love Paul –
all of our clients have been extremely happy with the training." - Alan McLaren, Infinity Communications Inc. |
Freelance journalist and media interview coach Paul Lima can help you prepare for media interviews in one interactive session - in person or over the phone (which is how many interviews are now conducted). After taking Paul Lima's Are You Ready for the Interview seminar you will:
- Be prepared for interviews with print and broadcast journalists
- Know your key messages and understand how to weave key messages into answers
- Actively get your message across when replying to simple or complex questions
- Handle negative questions in a positive manner
- Correct negative assumption in a positive manner
- Receive constructive feedback based on several mock interviews
- Know your rights before, during and after the interview
- Understand the implication of "off-the-record" comments
- Know how to maintain your composure even if ambushed
| "Paul’s
insights and honesty helped me become completely
comfortable in front of a camera or radio microphone… and it
all occurred in one session. If you want real life media training
results, Paul is
your man." - Don R. Campbell, president, reincanada.com and author of Real Estate Investing in Canada |
Prepare for your media interview: Seminars for one or more participants run from from two hours to full-day, interactive workshops. Interviews are taped and feedback is immediate. Handouts with key interview hints and tips are included.
Request a free media interview training estimate today:E-mail: info@paullima.com Phone: 416-628-6005
Download your FREE media interview training report: Are You Ready for Your Interview (opens as a PDF) gives you practical advice to help you prepare for interviews with print and broadcast reporters.
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