Quotes

"Iain's depth of practical experience is invaluable. I have no doubt the skills and knowledge gained will be of benefit."

Claire Moulsher, Acting Chief Crown Prosecutor, Crown Prosecution Service

"I found the course very helpful indeed. Iain really helped make the course much less nerve racking than it would otherwise have been and gave 100% attention to all delegates"

Eunice Shang-Simpson, Crown Advocate, Crown Prosecution Service South East.

"The media exposure was incredibly realistic - and really made me think about some of the strategic issues that may emerge at such an event."

"I gained excellent experience of dealing with press and PR at a challenging time when there were many unknowns."

"Perhaps the best testimonial I can give is that when, a week later, I found myself confronted with a real crisis and media challenge, I started applying what I had learned - and it helped in a big way."

Quotes from delegates on the National Leadership Course run by Kent County Council

"This was an excellent exercise that highlighted both the strengths and weaknesses of our crisis management system and most importantly the management team - invaluable lessons learned."

Stephen Waugh, Managing Director Ardo

"We were given two tailored media training programmes for the NCPTA senior managers and our team of regional advisers. The training was very effective and continues to prove valuable for the whole team."

David Butler, Chief executive, National Confederation of Parent Teacher Associations

".... an excellent training programme for a diverse range of NHS staff - both clinical and non-clinical. Everyone really enjoyed the day and now feel more confident when working with the media."

Laura Warren, communications manager, Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley Primary Care Trust

"................. all the feedback from the staff has been very positive. They all found it valuable to their work and it has given them the confidence to face the media which most lacked prior to the training, plus the journalists like the fact that they have been media trained."

Roz Glick, Kent

" Handy practical advice from a real practitioner"
" It was well presented and inspired confidence in media matters"
" An excellent afternoon - very informative, using an experienced reporter - v.v. good"
" An extremely worthwhile session from which I gleaned a lot of information"

Officers' comments after media training for Kent Police

"The relaxed approach and engaging style quickly helped build confidence in each group.It was an object lesson in how to maximise media opportunities whilst, at the same time, avoiding the pitfalls."

Ray Lewis, Kent Wildlife Trust

"Fantastic, really beneficial"
"Really enjoyed it and it's given me a lot more confidence"

Feedback from Eastern and Coastal Kent PCT

"...two excellent workshops for us which the participants found really useful"

Sylvia Beacham. Kent and Medway Public Health Network

"Feedback from everyone was really positive. The day very challenging for us all. It is not as easy as the pros make it look and we now feel better able to respond to a variety of circumstances should the need arise."

Carrie Stephens, Benenden Healthcare Society

"Excellent day, really worthwhile"
"I learned a lot and it's made me much more confident about dealing with the media"
"Very valuable experience"

Senior executives from South East Coast Ambulance Service

Our training courses will leave you feeling more confident about facing the media.