5 Media Training Tips To Become a Sound Bite Genius

When I was media coaching sisters Kitty & Jennifer O’Neil, whose book Decorating with Funky Shui Kitty said something that I want to share with you. “I’m going to try talking in sound bites to everyone.” What great practice. In this episode you’ll hear unusual tips from a film director, musician, a journalist and a secretary of defense.

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The Single Best Way to Set Yourself Apart From Every Other Speaker or Interview Guest With Nancy Juetten

Nancy Juetten has worked with hundreds of authors, entrepreneurs, speakers, and Internet millionaires on their bios, business and speaker sheet. She shares how you can sound unique even in a sea of competitors vying for the same business. Her perspective on publicity has informed the way she works today and you’ll see how you can show that you’re the one to choose—whether it’s to be interviewed on radio, TV or print, or to get that speaking gig

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Surprise! Stay Cool During Media Interviews That Are Whack-a-Doodle With Diane Altomare

Diane Altomare shows us how to deal with surprise attack questions that have nothing to do with you or your topic. Diane’s first radio interview was a doozy! You’ll discover her media training tips to keep your equanimity no matter what the host says or does and still get your message across to your ideal audience. Diane also talks about how to stay grounded and enjoy the kooky radio interview ride.

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4 Secrets To Becoming A Guest On Top TV Talk Shows

The phone rings. You hear an authoritative voice say, “Hello, I’m the producer of…Good Morning America or the Today Show, or Fox News or any other top talk show, you name it. This is your big moment, the break you’ve been waiting for. After you catch your breath what do you do? I’ll share 4 secrets that will help you pass the “audition,” your first call from a producer.

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Be a Media Darling Podcast Introduction

There are thousands of media platforms—radio shows, newspapers, blogs, podcasts, columns—in the US alone. Hundreds of thousands of journalists, producers, and bloggers who are hunting, DAILY, for interesting people and ideas and stories that they can feature. These people who work in the media are looking for knowledgeable experts. They’re looking for heartwarming stories. They’re looking for you.

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Feng Shui Your Mind For Media Interviews

I’ve had so many conversations this month that end up being about mind-set. Feng Shui-ing your mind is more than just clearing clutter. It’s about discovering and then organizing what the heck is in there in the first place. Mind-set is about how our conscious and unconscious minds work together well – or not. One…

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