Media training for researchers
1-2-1 media coaching
Get yourself interview-ready
This bespoke, one-to-one media coaching session is designed for researchers gearing up for an upcoming media interview - whether it’s about your research area in general or a new publication.
Whether the journalist is from print, radio, TV or digital media, this session sharpens your confidence and clarity by grounding preparation in your research goals, polishing your core messages, and rehearsing interview techniques in a safe, supportive environment.
Who it’s for
Researchers at any stage.
Anyone preparing for a specific media engagement - e.g. press interview, feature article, broadcast appearance or podcast.
Researchers wishing to strengthen how they communicate their reserach to non-specialist audiences.
How it works
Highly tailored — the session is built around your specific research and your interview challenge
Safe practice space — you can experiment with phrasing, delivery, and handling tricky questions without pressure
Immediate feedback loop — you get actionable input, so you can adapt in real time
Confidence building — rehearsal under “realistic but supportive” conditions helps you walk into the actual interview knowing you’ve already run through it.
LENGTH OF SESSION
90 minutes
GROUP SIZE
1-2-1 coaching
FORMAT
Online
Objectives
Clarify your goals and audience for the interview.
Articulate precise, compelling key messages about your research.
Anticipate and navigate challenging questions (e.g. about uncertainty, limitations, impact, controversy).
Improve verbal and non-verbal delivery (tone, pacing, body language).
Practice in mock interview settings with critique and coaching.
Book this coaching session
Our 1-2-1 coaching can be booked at short notice - please send us your research paper in advance (which we treat with the strictest confidence).