Workshops
The Art of Communication... the Sky's the limit
As a Communications Trainer, I work with businesses to deliver high-impact workshops that transform how teams communicate—combining nearly 20 years of experience at Sky with a dynamic mix of theory, practical application, and filmed feedback to drive meaningful change.
Trusted by clients to lead with clarity and confidence, I also offer strategic support as a Diversity Consultant, helping organisations embed inclusive policies and practices that align with their values and goals. Together, these services empower businesses to communicate more effectively and build stronger, more inclusive cultures.
Communications Training
“If you just communicate you can get by. But if you skilfully communicate, you can work miracles”
Jim Rohn, Author
I have worked across Sky News and Sky Sports News for almost two decades in a variety of roles in the newsroom and also ‘on the road’. Working in a high-pressure environment and a communications business I have learned the value of communication by working with the best communicators in broadcasting.
This unique practical one day course is all about making you think about communication in everyday life. Informally called ‘The Sky’s the Limit” I use the experience across Sky News and Sky Sports News to inform, challenge, and make you think about communication in a new way. We also take part in a group exercise where we use a hypothetical breaking news scenario to put our communication to the test.
The workshop is all about communicating under pressure, working together, learning, and finding the best way for employees to use communication in their workplace.
There is a chance to read a mini autocue, test yourself under pressure, and learn the hidden learnings in day to day communication.
These are designed for 10-14 people maximum and are held in person. They can be held in your business or in an off-site location.
The one-day workshop includes:
- What is great communication?
- Communicating under pressure
- Presenting tips and tricks
- Communicating as a team
- Is communication your new superpower?
- Special guest masterclass plus Q&A
- Team building exercises
- Filmed short edits of the workshop for internal/external use
Ready to discover the secrets of great communication?
DEI Consultancy
“Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance” – Verna Myers, Author
The best policies prove to employees and those outside that you embrace diversity, are fully inclusive and ensure quality and equity are at the heart of their policies. Thousands of empirical studies show diverse businesses are more likely to be successful. I was a representative for Sky Sports’ Ethnicity and Inclusion Network and worked with senior leadership to help improve culture and change policy in a collaborative and inclusive way.
How I can help:
- Create or advise on your EDI policy
- Offer bespoke ideas on ethnicity, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+, disability and socioeconomic diversity
- Help to change workplace culture and collaborate with employee networks
- Conduct focus groups among staff or employee networks
- Provide specialist knowledge on South Asian communities and being inclusive
Interested in working together on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion?
Media Training
“Does anyone have any questions for my answers?” – Henry Kissinger, US diplomat
How do you answer tough questions? How do you look good in a television interviews? Can you get good PR from a negative story? Even some of the most experienced interviewees work hard to make sure they present themselves and their companies well. Doing media interviews, knowing what to say and getting your message across is a bit of an art.
The media training taster workshop is aimed at those who want to do media work and build confidence in media interviews.
How I can help:
- Preparing for interviews
- What are journalists looking for
- Delivering your message
- Communicating with confidence
- Answering tough questions
Media training works best in small groups and gives a chance to test your interview skills under pressure and deal with several different scenarios.