When the NSW Premier's Chief Of Staff was recently reported as saying the Nathan Rees needed media training, it put the usually behind the scenes preparation for politicians on the front of the stage for a moment. Bob Hughes and John Mangos were interviewed by ABC Radio's Richard Glover on his afternoon drive show.
You can hear what they had to say here.
If you need a compere for an event or conference you want to be sure that the person you chose can calmly handle whatever might happen, and put a good face on it. That's where Bob Hughes' experience and preparation count.
It's also an example of practising what we preach in our presentation courses.
From standing in front of tens of thousands of people at Symphony in the Park, to reading poetry with the Kings College Choir in the Opera House, to MC'ing glittering awards nights, he has the experience to make your event run smoothly.
A Newspoll survey has found 23 per cent of Australians fear public speaking more than death, compared with 27 per cent of respondents who ranked death as their number one fear, the Sydney Morning Herald reports.
We've worked with a lot of people who are naturally shy, and yet learn to rise to the challenge of public speaking, and actually enjoy it.
For some people who are introverts on the Myers Briggs typology, speaking up can sound like shouting. Others wonder what gives them the right to tell others what they should be doing.
One manager came to us for help in addressing her staff at the Christmas party. She went on to address a major board within months and winning a significant contract for her firm.
Our one-to-one Communications Leadership sessions were originally designed for CEOs and spokespeople who needed to refine their skills. Recently we've noticed a demand from people about to move up into new and challenging jobs.
They typically want communication strategies and skills that match their abilities and ambitions and meet the demands of their job they're about to start. For more information, whether you're a rising star or already a CEO, look here.
Podcasting is now taking off in corporate Australia. But how could audio delivered through the internet work for your corporate or client communications? We're creating podcasts and give you our tips here.
The Sydney Morning Herald's My Career section recently featured Bob Hughes' advice on how professional women can make the most of their voices. You can see the article here.
To get some professional tips on how the broadcast professionals communicate, check out the demo version of the popular voice class that Bob Hughes gives many times each year.
If you want to pick up some great tips on making the most of your voice, maybe even for a podcast, check it out.
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We can run training from a basic 'media appreciation' half day class through to demanding organisational crisis management exercises.
