Every organization needs a story, clear messaging on relevant topics and trained spokespeople. Suitable for organizations just starting up, coming out of stealth or preparing to engage with the media for the first time.

Stories About What We Do™ can be the most important — and difficult — stories we tell. For anyone who needs to tell an effective story that connects you to your work — especially if you have been telling a story that isn’t “working”.

Engagement: 3 weeks, multiple 1:1 meetings, flat fee.

Prep for a specific upcoming media opportunity, including messaging, performance tips and mock interview rehearsals.

For spokespeople with an upcoming media opportunity.

Engagement: Hourly.

Spokespeople always want to do the best they can: make sure they have the training and confidence to do it.

For staff and non-staff spokespeople, this training includes:

• Narrative literacy

• Personal storytelling

• Media training

• Public speaking

• Ethical storytelling

• Storytelling workshop
  

Engagement: 6 x 1 hour training modules or 1 full day. In a group or 1:1. Customizable.

Speaking to the media is unnatural — but it’s a skill that can be learned. Being “good at press” just comes down to practice and knowledge: learn tricks and hacks to build your confidence.

For spokespeople who will speak to the press.

Engagement: 3 × 1 hour training modules. In a group or 1:1.

Ethical storytelling systems produce better stories — it’s that simple. Learn the ethical issues to consider — based on narrative theory and communications practice — and set up a system that will yield long-term results. Includes practical program design, best practices and policies, and systems design.

For communications staff at nonprofits and social change organizations.

Engagement: Custom only — dependent on your existing program.

In a crisis, you need a thought partner to help you navigate choices, avoid mistakes and clearly communicate what you want to say. (If you are looking for someone to just “tell me what to do” or “make it go away”, this is not for you.)

Engagement: Hourly, for the duration.

It’s not if you find yourself in a crisis, it’s when. Learn the process for navigating decisions in a crisis so you are ready when the moment comes.

For communications staff.

Engagement: 2 hour training. In a group or 1:1.

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