7. TV Presenting - The Basics

We cut to the chase with coaching in some of the solid basics of presenting. Not a mere list of “do’s and don’ts”, but some of the core beliefs and attitudes entirely applicable to every type and style of presenting - stuff we've picked up from successfully coaching thousands of individuals over the past 20 years.

So valuable is this information, that many have remarked that this alone was “worth the price of admission”.

Just some of the things you’ll learn include:

• Why you sometimes feel so nervous in front of a television camera - and the answer may surprise you...
• How to instantly overcome those nerves without resorting to the likes of mumbo-jumbo "breathing exercises" or airy-fairy visualisations
• The little known reason why someone who may be the “life and soul” - or considers themselves to be extremely confident - goes to pieces on-camera. Once you know and understand this secret, your on-screen confidence and persona will soar
• Why, contrary to popular belief, if you’re an obsessive “gesticulator” or hand-mover, you mustn’t try and stifle this on-screen - as long as you stick to one simple rule...
• Why those with acting experience are surprised to find that being a TV presenter is often much more difficult than they thought - and why radio presenters find it even harder. If it affects you, we’ll show you how to overcome it
• The three psychological elements that top presenters - often unknowingly - incorporate into their presentational style allowing them to appeal to more members of the viewing audience. And how you can take advantage of this information for yourself
• How to come across as a "natural" in an "un-natural" environment
• How understanding the conclusions of a little known study can dramatically impact your on-screen persona and power
• How to make it seem "effortless"
• How to really "connect" with your audience down the camera lens
• Why practice doesn't necessarily make perfect and why being "perfect" will often result in an audition but not the job

 CONTINUE TOUR: 8. Your First Pieces to Camera ⇒