media training

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Personalized Coaching

Get interview-ready with 1:1 Zoom coaching.

Practice with a former CBS News correspondent, recorded for your review.

Master tough questions and stay on message with confidence.

Mock Media Interviews

Crisis Communication

Meet your Coach

With over a decade of experience as an on-air correspondent for CBS News and the BBC, Laura Podesta knows firsthand what it takes to communicate clearly and confidently to the media.

Whether you're preparing for a:

Live TV News appearance
Taped TV interview
Podcast
Print article
TEDx Talk or any other live conference
Book launch and signing

...or any other speaking opportunity, Laura's proven methodology will help you refine your approach and deliver with impact.

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"Laura Podesta is an excellent coach and speaker; coordinating an initial coaching session went smoothly and helped us prepare our pitch in no time.

Her work exceeded our expectations with top-notch professionalism, and she's incredibly polite and cooperative. HIGHLY RECOMMEND her to anyone aiming to excel in public speaking!”

Viktor B., AI Startup founder

“Laura delivered exceptional career counseling services with professionalism and meticulous attention to detail, truly exceeding my expectations. Her proactive communication and deep understanding made the collaboration seamless and highly cooperative. Working with her was a pleasure, and I highly recommend her expertise.”

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I've coached hundreds of clients including media personalities, business executives, politicians, and professionals across industries.

Each has left their sessions with greater confidence and a more polished, impactful message:

200+ Clients and Counting

"Laura was exactly what I needed to build my confidence in preparing to do podcast, television, and radio interviews. She was brilliant in helping me figure out exactly what I need and what skills I need to work on to prepare for my journey ahead with media interviews. I appreciate her quick responses prior to our work together, her ability to hone in on my needs and help focus on the skills I need to develop, and her ability to give clear instructions on what to do. I am so grateful I found Laura and plan to use her again. I would highly recommend her."

Anjalia M., Author

"Laura is AMAZING to work with! She explains concepts so I can understand them even if it takes me a few times. Video speaking doesn't come naturally to me, and she's helped me considerably in only a few sessions. I can’t wait for the next one!"

Shay Harding, Entrepreneur and Videocaster