Media Training Course (for Q/A Situations) – 1/2-Day (PUBLIC COURSE in English)
- Group size: 6 participants
- Next available course: November 29, 2024
- Price/person: 550 CHF
- Custom courses & privates: Contact us
As leaders, salespeople, and technical experts; we are often faced with questions after presentations, at roundtables, and at tradeshows. When a customer or journalist throws a difficult question our way, it can cause panic and brain fog. Yet, you can learn to handle difficult questions and to manage your nerves. This 1/2-Day Media Training (Q/A Preparation) Course provides practical tools to respond to help you answer questions with confidence and charisma. With just 6 attendees; you’ll practice using these tools, see yourself on video, and receive personal coaching. What have you got to lose but your fear!
All courses are in English and in Switzerland. Attendees also receive a certificate of completion. Also, check-out our 2-Day Presentation & Public Speaking for Business course held just before this course.
Media Training Course – Dates:
| Training Course Dates | Days of Week | Location & Availability | Booking Link |
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| November 29, 2024 | Friday | Zurich | Book Nov. 29 |
| April 10, 2025 | Thursday | Zurich | Book April 10 |
Times – 8:45 – 12:45 Maximum – 6 course attendees
Who should attend this Media Training Course:
This Media Training Course is designed for international business leaders, technical experts, product managers, plant managers, product spokespersons, or advancing professionals. It’s perfect for those attending tradeshows, participating in panels and roundtables, giving poster sessions, or answering questions after a presentation. Whether you’re trying to grow your business, launch a new product, or take-on new responsibilities; professionals and leaders must handle tough questions with ease. This course provides the tools. Communication and PR professionals will also find this course useful to add to their skills and toolkit.
Media Training Course – Topics:
The small group allows practice at each step along the way. Topics include the following:
- Question and answer preparation
- How to anticipate questions & how to prepare
- Developing witty responses
- Filmed practice
- Difficult interviews and questions
- Responding when you don’t know
- Responding to hostile questions
- Filmed practice
- Opening and closing statements
- Nerves and stage fright – specific tips & tricks for impromptu speaking
- Other tips (based on the group’s needs and time available)
- Body language
- Voice and pronunciations
- International differences
- What to wear
- Virtual tips and tricks
There will be several filmed practices to build your confidence and enhance your style.
Reserve 1/2-Day Media Training
Your instructor: Kimberly VanLandingham
Kimberly VanLandingham, CEO, Trainer, Strategist
- CEO, trainer & strategist for European Market Link Sàrl
- 12+ years as a presentation and public speaking trainer
- 20+ years of international management experience with the DuPont Company (e.g. Global Consumer Products Business Leader, Global Business Manager, EMEA Regional Manager, Growth Manager, R&D Manager, etc.)
- Product spokeswoman on live TV, radio, and a keynote speaker
- Masters in cross-cultural communications (MACCC) and BS in engineering (BSEE)
- Easy-to understand native English speaker (& able to help with English wording and pronunciation)
Dr. Morgane Vanbiervliet, Market Intelligence & Business Development Manager, Debiopharm
“I would like to send you lots of thankful messages for the good panel preparation work we did together! All the tips were useful and implemented; and, they worked perfectly well. I also had lots of very positive feedback from the audience. Further, the panel drove people to our booth and resulted in a magazine video interview. It was fantastic! Your contribution was really key and I am grateful for your support, advice, and guidance.”
What makes this Media Training Course different:
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- Extremely efficient use of time with practical tools.
- High-energy, practice-oriented! You’ll learn by doing.
- Small classes (maximum 6 people) enable lots of individual feedback.
- Filmed practices to build your own style.
- You’ll learn from each other in a comfortable and fun environment.
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Zurich, Switzerland – Media Training Course – Kalkbreitestrasse 6, CH-8003 Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich, Switzerland – Media training course location:
Flex Kalkbreite – FLEX ROOM 3
Kalkbreitestrasse 6 (in the courtyard, 2nd floor)
CH-8003 Zürich, Switzerland
Kalkbreite is in District 4, in the heart of Zurich. Kalkbreite is a car-free area. The “Kalkbreite/Bhf. Wiedikon” is in front and can be reached by tram 2, 3, and bus 32. Wiedikon train station is a five-minute walk away.
Media Training Course price:
The price for this public course is just 550 CHF/person. Classes are limited to just 6 participants. The price includes training facility, facilitation, training notes, other workshop materials, private link to your practice video interviews, coffee, rolls, and fruit. Contact us to discuss corporate groups or private media training prices.
NOTHING TO LOSE – Flexible booking and change policy:
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- Cancel or change dates for free up to 28 days before the course. With less than 28 days, there is a 250 CHF change fee.
- You may transfer your course reservation to another person at any time for free.
- We accept most credit cards or you can request a personal or company invoice to make a bank transfer.
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