Is Zoom Fatigue Real?
The latest research on “Zoom Fatigue” from Stamford University in the US claims looking at yourself on screen is one of 4 reasons why people seem to get exhausted on Zoom calls and video conferences. The other 3 reasons, according to Professor...
Boris Johnson’s Bad Hair Day – Appearance counts for media and on ZOOM
How important is your Appearance when doing Television Interviews, or Presentations? Boris Johnson’s hair is getting column inches again – with the usual “Bad Hair Day Boris?” type headlines. This time it’s whether Carrie Symonds should have...
What we can learn from Zoom meetings that go wrong
The pandemic has gone on much longer than any of us anticipated and most of us, despite our initial qualms, are now comfortable with Zoom and Teams. However for some senior leaders online presentations, media interviews and webinars can still...
Could it finally be over ?
2020 has been a challenging year in more ways than anyone could have expected. As we approached the second lockdown, national moral was hitting an all time low. But finally, the end is in sight. You wait (what seems to be) ages for a vaccine...
Car Crash Interviews or Competent Leader?
Getting senior management “buy-in” for media training can be challenging. There is nothing quite like a pandemic to highlight the importance and power of the media. Understanding the modern media landscape and how to prepare effectively for...
R.I.P Public Health England (PHE)
Public Health England to be abolished in favour of new “health protection body”. It seemed like one minute Public Health England was going to build a new £400 million, state of the art, HQ in Harlow and the next it was gone, “scrapped” as The...
Is your school in the media spotlight?
A-Level exam grades are dominating the headlines today, but controversy surrounds how the results have been decided and the messages are mixed. Are the results “unfair” or are these the highest scores ever achieved at A* and A grades? Will...
1:1 Remote Media Training for NHS Clinicians and Executives
In the past it has been difficult for busy NHS clinicians and senior staff to find the time for media training. Now we’ve found that our short, 1:1 Remote Media Training sessions are proving invaluable for clinicians and NHS executives who are...
Cracking the Job Interview
Taking the plunge into the job market during a pandemic takes a lot of courage. It also takes a lot of preparation. In uncertain times, you have to believe in yourself, your abilities and your achievements. You also need be able to communicate...
Top Tips for TV interviews from home
Broadcast interviews from home have become the “new normal”. We have quickly got used seeing a plethora of backgrounds as key spokespeople bob about and squirm under ineffective lighting. We can learn a lot from Channel 4’s News presenter, Jon...