CEO Media Training: How to Speak Your Stories

SUMMARY: Media training for CEOs involves more than just scripting speeches—it’s about rehearsal, riffing, and refining stories to engage audiences authentically. By creating outlines and then speaking spontaneously, fresh ideas emerge, enriching the narrative. CEO media training sessions focus on embodying a strong presence, role-playing stories, allowing for variations that bring media interviews and speeches…

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5 Ways to Deal With Mansplaining During a Media Interview

SUMMARY: “Ever been ‘mansplained’ at work, at home or in public? Similar scenarios can arise in media interviews. Here are 5 strategies to deal with mansplaining: 1. Politely acknowledge and continue, 2. Use humor to diffuse, 3. Employ the ‘redirect’ tactic, 4. Employ a pattern interrupt, 5. Educate to set the record straight. Which approach…

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Keep Your Media Conversation on Track With These Bridges

SUMMARY: “Stay on track during media interviews with these effective bridges (transitions). Susan Harrow shares key phrases to redirect conversations smoothly. Whether it’s a quick correction, complimenting the host, or asserting accuracy, maintaining control is essential. Don’t let inaccuracies slide—correct them on the spot with grace.” Table of Contents Keep Your Media Conversation on Track…

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1 Transition That Can Save Your Skin During a Media Appearance

SUMMARY: “Discover a game-changing transition for media appearances. When caught off guard, simply say, ‘I don’t know about that, and what I do know is….’ Then smoothly shift to your key points. Take a deep breath to compose yourself and seamlessly steer the conversation. Master your next media interview with effective transitions.” 1 Transition That…

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Publicity Can Make Your Big Dream Possible

SUMMARY: “Unlock the power of publicity to realize your dreams, inspired by Chef Daniel Humm’s journey. Despite initial discouragement, Humm pursued his vision, achieving culinary greatness and humanitarian impact. He is an excellent example of how to defy limits and embrace the unknown capacity within. With support and media training, you’ll discover how to expand…

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