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Crisis Mode: Why Playing the Waiting Game Can Backfire for Spokespeople
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, how organisations handle crises can make or break their reputation. A spokesperson plays a…
Examples of Public ‘stuff-ups’ by Senior Executives and how they fixed them
Public announcements by senior executives can sometimes go wrong, leading to significant consequences. Here are a few notable examples that…
The Impact of Assumptions on Communication Breakdowns in a Workplace
In the fast-paced environment of the modern workplace, effective communication is essential. However, one often-overlooked factor can silently sabotage this…
How to Decline a Media Interview Politely: A Guide
Media interviews offer a valuable opportunity to build profile for your organisation and for you. It is an unique opportunity…
Singapore Airlines’ Communication Strategy Following SQ321 Severe Turbulence Incident
In the aftermath of the severe turbulence incident involving Singapore Airlines flight SQ321, the airline has employed a multi-faceted communication…
Do people believe what they see or hear or read in the media?
The media has an undeniable power to shape public opinion. Every day, we are bombarded with information from various sources,…
Why Does the Media Allow Politicians to Dodge Questions?
Have you ever wondered why politicians often seem to dodge questions from the media? It’s a frustrating experience for many,…
Defence Force Recruitment in Brisbane: Media Talks
After many years of media training Defence Force Recruiting spokespeople, we were so proud to see Navy personnel doing a…
Does your mind mess with you when you need to do a presentation?
Do you ever find yourself feeling nervous, anxious, or unsure of yourself before a presentation? Do you feel like you…
Mastering Media Relations Training
What is Media Relations Training? Any executive in a senior or emerging leadership role should undergo media relations training combined…
How to succeed in stakeholder management and corporate communications
If you’re looking to succeed in stakeholder management and corporate communications, there are several key factors that you need to…
Many CEOs are not alone in having weaknesses and fear of public speaking. Do you have any of these?
CEOs and senior executives put a lot of pressure on themselves to be expert at everything to gain the respect…
Why Is It Important to Have a Positive Image in Media?
Maintaining a positive image in media is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, it significantly influences public perception, shaping the immediate…
Why are Politicians Good at Media Interviews?
Politicians often appear to be skilled at handling interviews because they receive extensive media training and coaching. This training is…
CEO Crisis Communications – surely lessons need to be learnt
This week an AFR article said that the CEO of Optus, Kelly Bayer Rosmarin was “labelled ‘unavailable’, ‘defensive’, ‘out of…
Billionaire Buffett Says This One Skill Will Boost Your Career Value by 50 Percent!
Imagine working on a skill in 2023 that, once mastered, could raise your value by 50%… that one skill is…
International Keynote Speaker Kylie Bartlett on Changing Minds
Public Speaking is no Longer a ‘Soft Skill’ – It’s Critical to Your Future Career Success The hard data shows…
International Keynote Speaker Kylie Bartlett on the Power of Public Speaking
What research says about presentation skills that could be holding executives back in their careers. A survey published by Forbes…
Sydney Rail System Stoppage and Commuter Chaos - Stakeholder Communication
Transport NSW saw its Sydney Digital Train Radio System (DTRS) fail, resulting in the Sydney Trains network shutting down immediately…
Do Executives Need Media Interview Skills These Days?
Executives need to learn media interview skills because they are often expected to be the public face of their company…
