“The best training day I have had for a very long time. Thank you.”

– Director of Commissioning, NHS England

“An enjoyable, informative and incredibly useful day, with credible and experienced trainers. Would thoroughly recommend for anyone likely to be in contact with the media.”

– Trustee, College of Paramedics

“The balance of the day was superb, from theoretical discussions around how to handle certain situations to getting the opportunity to try it out in various authentic situations... I'd particularly like to positively state how the feedback was delivered. My first interviews were tough, yet the feedback was constructed in such a way that I felt determined to do better on the next round... A huge thank you for a fantastic opportunity.”

– Senior manager, SSP Broker

“I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed yesterday's training session... very clearly articulated and demonstrated, kept simple. Great feedback, handled with humour and professionalism.”

– Head of Retail, Equifax Ltd

“I have not had such a useful day's training in a long time.”

– Manager, South East Coast Ambulance Service

“Excellent - real experts in their field and a very productive session. Will really help in promoting our business... We have the power, and every interview is an opportunity rather than a threat.”

– Policy Adviser, Recruitment and Employment Confederation

“The best training course I've ever attended.”

– Senior manager, high-street retailer

“The whole day was very helpful. In particular I found the immediate feedback after every interview very useful. This allowed trainees to constantly review and improve their technique at every opportunity… the best training day I have had for a long time. Well structured with excellent content.”

– Operations Manager, AkzoNobel

“I would like to thank all those at the training day for their help and advice. I found it all helpful – being aware of what journalists want from interviews, having practised doing interviews, especially filmed and taped… at the end of the day I had really benefited.”

– Regional Officer, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

“This was one of the most interesting training days I have ever undertaken. It has really prepared me for communications with journalists and the wider public. I also now find it fascinating to listen to interviews and read publications, to watch how experts navigate questions.”

– Associate Medical Director, NHS

“This was really most valuable and I am very pleased to have attended. It was a real eye-opener for me and I learnt a lot. The trainers were excellent. I have already recommended them to another firm.”

– Partner, Berwin Leighton Paisner

“The whole package was extremely useful and has helped to build my knowledge and confidence. Very useful and very relevant. Pitched at the right level and the programme delivered at the right pace. Thank you.”

– Manager, London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

“Many thanks for a hugely enjoyable and effective day. Absolutely first class… warm, friendly and unpatronising.”

– Director, Groupama Insurances

“This was such useful training. At first I was like a rabbit in the headlights and then, as the day went on, I developed a confidence in speaking to reporters. This will be really transferable and was a great insight.”

– Country Medical Leader, Roche

“The whole session was very comprehensive and I believe one of the most effective ways of assimilating information that I have ever experienced, which explains why I am now so tired! Very enjoyable – thank you to Gavin and Peter! I really feel I have improved already.”

– Vice-President, Institution of Mechanical Engineers

“Thank you so much. It was incredibly well and thoughtfully delivered and I'm grateful how you made the session bespoke and framed to my learning needs.”

– General Practitioner

“Really great day. Lots of learning and very good insights into the workings of the media, and how to handle things and get used to the practicalities of cameras and microphones in your face! I wouldn't change anything on content and thought the trainers were excellent. Good balance of supportive, insightful and stretching.”

– Director, aerospace and defence company

“I have to say it is one of the best training sessions I have attended in 30 years. The calibre of the session and the individuals running it was extremely high; the prep undertaken by them to make the session relevant and specific to us was impressive; the intensity, energy and focus throughout the day was remarkable. They were a fantastic team giving their all in our best interest - really superb.”

– Client Director, global engineering company

“Excellent. 10/10.”

– Senior Manager, NHS health trust

“The whole session was very comprehensive and I believe one of the most effective ways of assimilating information that I have ever experienced, which explains why I am now so tired! Very enjoyable – thank you to Gavin and Peter! I really feel I have improved already.”

– Vice-President, Institution of Mechanical Engineers

“I thought that the whole day was well put together and it was challenging, but also enjoyable. There were lots of useful tips, the practice was good and I learnt a lot… I thought that the three practitioners were excellent. They were enthusiastic and the feedback was pitched at the right level.”

– Borough Commander, Metropolitan Police

“I would like to thank all those at the training day for their help and advice. I found it all helpful – being aware of what journalists want from interviews, having practised doing interviews, especially filmed and taped… at the end of the day I had really benefited.”

– Regional Officer, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

“Really beneficial training from two people who really know their stuff. Their mix of styles was also great.”

– Business Development Director, Venson Automotive Solutions

"Excellent – real experts in their field and a very productive session. Will really help in promoting our business.... We have the power, and every interview is an opportunity rather than a threat.” 

– Policy Adviser, Recruitment & Employment Confederation

“It was an excellent all-round training day. Very impressed and really enjoyed it and benefited from it, Jeremy Paxman, bring it on!”

– Director, Colliers International

“The whole package was extremely useful and has helped to build my knowledge and confidence. Very useful and very relevant. Pitched at the right level and the programme delivered at the right pace. Thank you.”

– Manager, London Ambulance Service

“I thought Gavin and Peter were excellent – direct and to the point. Just how I like it."

– Business Development Director, Knovel

“Well run, well organised, and very professional and well informed presenters."

– GP, Crawley Clinical Commissioning Group

“I really enjoyed it and believe it was a great experience. By far the practical exercises were the most helpful. It was good to have the chance to do so many. Whilst this was tiring it really meant that you could learn from your mistakes (and those of others) before you entered into the next exercise. The interaction between the two presenters and the comments/questions from the delegates worked well. Bouncing off each other stimulated thoughts and ideas. It was very nice to see that it is possible to run/attend a course without the use of PowerPoint, flip charts or silly management games.”

– Trustee, Institution of Mechanical Engineers

“The whole training day was extremely relevant to our industry – understanding how to manage the interview process, answer difficult questions and get across the right message. Excellent training and trainers – should be a requirement for all directors.”

– Director, Colliers International