Guide
On camera from your desk
Camera height, light, sound and background for remote interviews, podcasts and video calls. None of it needs expensive kit.
Read the guidePodcast & On Screen Communication Training
Being comfortable with communicating online is integral to career progression. Learn how to impress and influence people straight from your laptop.
In today’s digital media age it is all about content, and a great deal of it is now recorded from a desk rather than a studio.
Being comfortable communicating online is integral to career progression. Whether you are hosting, being interviewed, or presenting to a camera on your own laptop, the skills are learnable and the difference is obvious to an audience.
Sessions cover what to say and how to say it, so your podcasts and video calls are on message, on brand and worth sharing. They also cover the practical side: framing, eyeline, lighting and sound, none of which need expensive equipment to get right.
Formats
- Podcast interview training, for hosting or for being the guest
- Presenting to camera, with detailed playback and feedback
- Video call and webinar presence for senior executives
- Setting up a laptop so you look and sound like you meant it
What you gain
The confidence to hold a long-form conversation without a script, and to impress and influence people straight from your laptop.
Really enjoyed the course. Good pace and lots of useful tips and reminders.
Questions, answered
Frequently asked questions about podcast and on screen communication training.
What is podcast and on screen communication training?
Whether you are presenting in a webinar, booked to be a podcast guest or are looking to present your own pod we can help you feel confident and on-message.
Will I get on-camera practice?
Yes. Training includes presenting to camera, with playback and feedback on what to say and how to say it.
Do I need a proper studio or special equipment?
No not for our training which can be in person or online. As part of the training we can advise you on cost-effective sensible investments you may wish to make depending on your goals.
Is this useful for internal video calls, not just podcasts?
Absolutely. Our training courses will help you understand better how to communicate whatever your online platform.
In a real studio
Studio training days
When a session needs broadcast conditions, Hilary runs it in a working studio near Chichester, with an earpiece in your ear, three cameras on you and an engineer in the gallery.
Free guides and tools
Free tool
Soundbite timer
Paste an answer and see how long it takes to say, which sentences run long and which words are jargon. Then read it aloud against the clock.
Open the toolFree tool
Interview planner
Work out your key messages, proof points and hardest questions, then print a one-page brief to take in with you. Saved in your browser as you type.
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