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Leadership Communication Coaching
In today's fast-paced business environment, effective communication isn't just a desirable skill—it's a non-negotiable for success. This...

Media Training Coach - Essential Media Training for Executives & Public Figures
Shannon O'Dowd is a renowned media training coach who has been helping leaders, organizations, experts, and influencers polish their...


Media Training Course - Master Your Confidence on Camera
In today's digital world, many professionals struggle with effectively communicating their message and maintaining composure in front of...


Media Interviewing Training - Tip on How to Master Press Interviews
Media interviewing training is crucial for c-suite executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners in today's digital age, as it directly...


Media Training Los Angeles - Improve Your On-Camera Presence
Many individuals and organizations struggle to effectively communicate their brand's core message, often leading to misunderstandings,...

Media Training for Executives - Enhance Your On-Camera Skills
The problem with media training for executives often stems from an incorrect approach that fails to address the real challenges they face...

Why Do You Need Media Training?
Media training exists to prepare you for interviews by members of the media. The goal of working with a media training coach is to...

How to Craft a Successful Media Pitch
Pitching to the media is one of the most important components of building the presence of your brand or business, and it is also the best...

Should You Have Different Reels for Different Things
I get asked this question a lot. "Should I have different reels for different things?" The answer is that it's important to have a...

Personal Photos on your Professional Instagram and Facebook Page
A common question when trying to build your brand online through social media is whether or not you should incorporate personal photos...

How to Overcome Nervousness-Intention!
How To Deal with Nervousness About "Performing" In Front of Others: In order to talk about nervousness, what we really need to talk...

Media Training 101-Staying Sharp with On-Camera Skills
The next tip from my Media Training 101 is to learn various appearance situations and stay sharp in those areas. Whether it be...

Media Training 101 Tip #2: Being an Expert Will Grow Your Business
Media Training 101 Tip #2: Being an Expert Will Grow Your Business A lot of my clients when they first start working with me, simply say...

How to Portray the Writer’s Intention in a Script
When you are delivering a script direct to camera you will want to nail the perfect presentation each and every time. When you work with...

Media Training 101 - Get Your Materials Together
Before you start your journey as an on camera personality, think about Website and Social Media and make sure people can follow you and...

Everything you need to know about Teleprompters
Introduction to Teleprompters When starting out, Teleprompters can seem a little overwhelming—what is this wacky machine? In all...

How Important Is Online Content and Social Media
The way we approach performance, influencing, hosting, and in general, being on-camera or making content is ever evolving.

Conquering Nervousness While Performing
Grappling with nervousness is something that a lot of artists experience. What I learned from my early years as an artist is that breath con

My Book: The Ultimate On-Camera Guide
Television Veteran, Jacquie Jordan and On-Air Talent & Coach, Shannon O'Dowd (me), parlay their longtime media training careers into The...

7 Personal Benefits From Corporate Performance Coaching
Intro Pitches, workshops, team meetings, deal closings, and proposals can be a lot of weight on anyone's shoulders. If you are actively...
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