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Course Overview

In today’s media-driven environment, leaders and professionals must communicate effectively under the spotlight. Media interviews and public speaking are critical moments where reputation, credibility, and influence are either built or weakened. Success requires preparation, confidence, and strategic messaging.

This Handling Media Interviews and Public Speaking Training Course provides frameworks to manage media interactions, craft key messages, and deliver compelling presentations. Participants will learn how to handle difficult questions, maintain composure, and use body language effectively. They will also strengthen public speaking skills, from structuring speeches to engaging audiences with confidence.

Through simulations, mock interviews, speech workshops, and case studies, participants will gain practical experience to become credible, confident, and influential communicators.

Course Benefits

• Handle media interviews with professionalism and control.

• Strengthen public speaking confidence and impact.

• Craft clear, concise, and consistent key messages.

• Improve body language and delivery techniques.

• Build credibility and trust as a spokesperson or leader.

Course Objectives

• Define principles of effective media and public speaking.

• Develop and deliver impactful executive messages.

• Apply bridging and message discipline in interviews.

• Use storytelling to connect with diverse audiences.

• Manage challenging or hostile media questions.

• Strengthen vocal presence, tone, and nonverbal skills.

• Build long-term executive communication presence.

Training Methodology

The course integrates interactive lectures, spokesperson coaching, media simulations, speech practice, and feedback sessions. Participants will practice real-world interview and public speaking scenarios.

Target Audience

• Executives and senior leaders.

• PR and communication professionals.

• Spokespersons and media representatives.

• Professionals preparing for public speaking roles.

Target Competencies

• Media handling and interview skills.

• Public speaking and presentation delivery.

• Storytelling and message development.

• Executive communication presence.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Media Interviews and Public Speaking Essentials

• Understanding the media landscape.

• The role of public speaking in leadership.

• Common challenges and pitfalls.

• Case studies of successful spokespersons.

Unit 2: Crafting and Delivering Key Messages

• Developing consistent executive messages.

• Structuring clear, concise answers.

• Bridging and flagging techniques.

• Storytelling for impact and relatability.

Unit 3: Media Handling Skills

• Preparing for interviews and press conferences.

• Managing live and recorded interviews.

• Handling difficult or hostile questions.

• Practical media simulation exercises.

Unit 4: Public Speaking Confidence and Delivery

• Vocal control, tone, and pacing.

• Body language and stage presence.

• Audience engagement techniques.

• Practical speech delivery workshops.

Unit 5: Building Long-Term Executive Presence

• Sustaining credibility in communication.

• Building reputation through visibility.

• Monitoring media and audience feedback.

• Strategies for continuous improvement.

Ready to speak with influence and confidence?
Join the Handling Media Interviews and Public Speaking Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and master the skills to excel under the spotlight.