by Michael Dodd | Nov 8, 2024 | Dodd Blog
As the world braces itself for a second Donald Trump Presidency, there must be some communication lessons which can be drawn from the successful campaigning that’s led up to it. This is the case even if we didn’t realise just how effective some of Donald Trump’s...
by Michael Dodd | Oct 2, 2024 | Dodd Blog
When it comes to giving great answers to tough questions under pressure in the spotlight, there are two things you can do to make sure you perform at your best. The first is to ensure that you’ve been thoroughly tested out beforehand. The second is to do whatever...
by Michael Dodd | Sep 18, 2024 | Dodd Blog
Some years ago a most unusual thing happened during one of my media interview response training sessions. It occurred while I was conducting a long-running programme in Central London for a very large, important and respectable organisation. The media training...
by Michael Dodd | Sep 6, 2024 | Dodd Blog
What do the following two have in common? • The government of the new straight-laced British Labour Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer • The feuding, but reuniting, foul-mouthed pop star brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher from Oasis – the Britpop...
by Michael Dodd | Aug 5, 2024 | Dodd Blog
Would you like your team to present your organisation’s message as well as U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris at her best? And would you like your team to avoid atrocious media interview responses that resemble the worst habits of former U.S. President,...
by Michael Dodd | Jul 22, 2024 | Dodd Blog
Until relatively recent times in modern American history, communication by U.S. presidents and leading candidates has often been highly impressive. Think of: + The pithy memorable sayings of President John F Kennedy like: “Ask not what your country can do for...