Would you like your team to ace media interviews, sharpen their key messages, and feel confident under pressure? Do you want to feel confident, credible, and in control in front of a camera, a reporter, or a live audience? Do you want to take advantage of communications opportunities, while also protecting your reputation and brand? Our training packages are built to deliver practical skills you can use the next day—in front of a reporter, a room, or a camera.
Every workshop is tailored to your needs. Whether you want more time on interview practice, guidance on pitching stories, or support with presentation delivery, we’ll build a session that fits your goals. Training can be delivered virtually or in person.
Please note that session curriculum details and fees will vary, based on options chosen, length of workshop and number of participants in your training session(s).
Individual Media Training for Leaders and Executives
Cost
- Online: $2,500 + GST
- In person: $3,000 + GST (+ room rental, if required)
What you’ll learn
- Modern media dynamics, including social media.
- Fundamentals of communications planning and media relations.
- How to create and use key messages effectively.
- Storytelling: what makes a story newsworthy.
- Interview formats, do’s and don’ts, and presentation tips.
Practice + Feedback
- Mock interviews with coaching and real-time feedback.
- Digital recordings of practice sessions to review and keep.
Format
- Half-day session (3.5 hours, including a break).
- Includes one two-hour theory session and one 60-minute practice session.
- Pre-session call with the convener to confirm topics and customize content.
- Can be adapted for two participants (additional fee + 30 minutes).
We can also design intensive, in-depth executive training packages to meet the specific preparation and coaching needs of executives and individuals. Ask us for more details.
Small Group Media Training (3 – 8 participants) – Theory and Practice
Cost
- Online: $5,000 + GST
- In person: $5,500 + GST (+ room rental, if required)
What you’ll learn
- Modern media dynamics, including social media.
- Fundamentals of communications planning and media relations.
- How to create and use key messages effectively.
- Storytelling: what makes a story newsworthy.
- How to pitch stories to journalists.
- Interview formats, do’s and don’ts, and presentation tips.
Practice + Feedback
- Afternoon mock interviews tailored to your team’s topics and messages.
- Group feedback and coaching from Boldt’s trainer.
- Digital recordings of interviews to review and keep.
Format
- One full day (up to 7 hours, including breaks).
- Pre-session call with the convener to confirm priorities and customize content.
- Additional interview practice can be added for an extra fee.
We can also design intensive, in-depth training packages to meet the specific needs of your group. Ask us for more details.
Large Group Media Training (9+ participants) – Theory and Practice
Cost
- Online: $9,500 + GST
- In person: $10,000 + GST (+ room rental, if required)
Day 1: Foundations
- Overview of media dynamics, planning, and key messages.
- What makes stories work and how to pitch them.
- Interview formats, rehearsal strategies, and presentation tips.
- Group Q&A and discussion tailored to your organization’s needs.
Day 2: Application
- Workshop breakout groups develop and present a media pitch.
- Participants step into the hot seat as interview subjects, applying new skills.
- Trainer and peer feedback for practical learning.
- Digital recordings provided for review.
Format
- Two full days (6 hours per day, including breaks).
- Pre-session call with the convener to confirm topics and customize content.
- Custom add-on days available for larger groups or more practice.
Additional interview practice sessions can also be added to this package. We can also design intensive, in-depth training packages to meet the specific preparation and coaching needs of your group. Ask us for more details.
Presentation training workshops
Cost
- Half day online: $2,500 + GST
- Half day in person: $3,000 + GST (+ room rental, if required)
- Full day online: $5,000 + GST
- Full day in person: $5,500 + GST (+ room rental, if required)
What you’ll learn
- How to understand and adapt to your audience.
- Structure and key messaging for presentations.
- Preparation and delivery techniques, with examples of great presenters.
- Practice sessions with feedback on delivery, style, and message impact.
Format
- Half-day or full-day options.
- Can be adapted for executives or specific team needs.
- Customized training packages available.
Customized training packages
Customized packages are also available to accommodate various group sizes, skills you wish to work on, leadership communications and more. We can also design intensive, in-depth executive training packages to meet your specific preparation and coaching needs. Ask us for more details.
The Fine Print
- For online training, rescheduling within 7 days of start: $500 fee.
- For in-person training, rescheduling within 7 days of start: $750 fee (+ any venue change fees).
- Cancellations after contract signing: 50% of fee.
Ready to talk to us about booking a session?
Fall 2025 training dates are filling quickly. Let’s design the right session for your team—email us at hello@boldtcommunications.com to get started.