CONFIDENCE IN COMMUNICATION
Media Training & Public Speaking Best Practices
with Gia Kazarian and Rae Pardini Matson
Combining media training expertise and executive consulting proficiency, this comprehensive series is designed to build foundational skills and provide hands-on experience to enhance your public speaking and media interaction capabilities.
Tailored for professionals aiming to elevate their communication skills, we will help you boost your confidence in media settings and perfect your public presentations. Join us to transform how you communicate and present, under the guidance of seasoned experts in a supportive and interactive environment.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
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Enhance your media interaction skills with comprehensive training on media etiquette, appropriate settings, and various scenarios. Learn effective nerve-calming techniques, and master the art of gracefully pivoting during challenging interviews.
You’ll gain a better understanding of how to conduct digital media interviews, including on platforms like Zoom and over the phone. Benefit from practical, initial practice sessions that offer immediate feedback and include filming to analyze and improve your performance.
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Discover effective tools and strategies to refine your presentation skills, including optimizing your physical presence, defining the purpose of your content, and managing presentation duration for maximum impact. Gain valuable insights on how to craft compelling presentations that weave in your personal story, captivate your audience, and deliver meaningful content that resonates and adds value.
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Build confidence by mastering the art of making a strong first impression with best practices for introductions. We will teach you the essential dos and don'ts of self-presentation as well as techniques for understanding your audience.
This module will transform your communication and presentation skills, guided by seasoned experts in a dynamic and supportive setting so you can craft a compelling introductory elevator pitch that resonates.
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Engage in a series of staged public presentations and media interviews designed to refine your skills through practical application. This intensive practice module provides multiple opportunities to perfect your techniques in real-world scenarios, offering detailed feedback after each session.