Be heard in this noisy world
Internationally respected Media Trainers who will help you frame what you need to say, in compelling language. In person, or online. In English, French and Spanish.
We’ve taken our media training online so you can hone your communication skills from the safety of your living room. We’ve built in practical exercises and frequent breaks to beat “Zoom Fatigue”. It’s tried and tested and participants love it. Your work doesn’t stop because of Covid-19 – and neither does our training.
How we work
Dynamic
Cross-cultural
Our trainers work with people from different cultures and nations. We understand the need to adapt to the very different media styles in different parts of the world.
Flexible
We tailor our training to your needs and availability. We train in English, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
Experienced
We have helped well over 1,000 aid and development professionals in some 40 countries to tell the stories that need to be told.
Where we can help
- Messaging – Tell the world what matters, clearly, compellingly and memorably
- Interview Technique – Take control, get your message across, stay safe
- Presentations – Organise your ideas, match words and images
- Communicating Online – Look good, sound good, control the discussion
- Public Speaking – Convince and persuade, lose your fear
- Writing Effectively – Cut through the waffle, make your words count
Testimonials
We had scheduled a two-day face-to-face media training of UNICEF Nigeria staff when the COVID-19 pandemic hit – preventing travel and in-person meetings. Oliver and Andy really came through for us – they re-designed the programme as a virtual training, and somehow managed to make it informative, fun and innovative. We weren’t sure it could be done online – but the participants all came away with new media engagement skills, and all agreed how fantastic the training had been!
What some of our clients say
These techniques are not limited to media – I feel they can be used in everyday life to convey messages adequately
The best aspect of the workshop was the facilitator, his wonderful, jovial personality meant I learned without noticing.
Hit the spot and I wish I had had this training ages ago. It worked perfectly for me and I am already thinking in messages rather than slogans. Will make media engagement in the Middle East much sharper and easier.
We have helped well over 1,000 aid and development professionals in some 40 countries to tell the stories that need to be told.
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Meet the team
Oliver Wates, MT Director
Since becoming a full-time trainer in 1998, Oliver has worked in more than 60 countries around the world. While at home in Asia, Africa and Europe, his specialist areas are Latin America and the former Soviet Union.
Marian Hens, MT Director
Two decades of experience as a journalist, trainer and international communications consultant has seen Marian working with the public and private sector, from UN agencies to multinational companies.
Andy Hill, MT Director
Andy is based in Nairobi, from where he has helped government officials, UN staff and NGO workers in Africa and Asia communicate the ideas essential to bring about change.