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Learning From “Blinky Ben”-Type Fictional Media Interview Disasters
There’s something about cringeworthy news media interviews that go wrong which political satire programmes find irresistible. This issue features two fictional media interview disasters which have been the central focus of two different popular TV comedy episodes. The...

Planning To Avoid Those Communication Traps
In business - as in other aspects of life - there are all sorts of tough situations where inspired preparation can make a massive difference to your results. A shining example of this time-honoured truth has been demonstrated by the newly-elected prime minister of a...

Stop Bad Communication Habits Spreading From Above
There’s an old saying that a fish rots from the head down. The expression implies that corruption and craziness within an organisation stem from unprincipled leadership - and creep down from the top to infect the whole body. Alas the truth underpinning...

Lack Empathy – And Fail To Connect With Your Audience
When it comes to preparing for your presentations and media interview performances, there’s a crucial element which - for some - can be completely absent. This is demonstrating empathy with your target audience. It’s effectively showing your audience that you...