Comedian Jerry Seinfeld famously says “I’d rather be in the coffin than delivering the eulogy” and Kim knows just how he feels!

In fact, two-thirds of the world’s population suffers from “Glossophobia” which is a fear of public speaking derived from the Greek words “glossa” (tongue) and “phobos (fear). But after decades working on stage and in live television Kim has mastered the art of owning nerves, mindset, voice delivery and body language and now loves teaching people how to own their audience and be a powerful public speaker.

Public speaking is theatre and mastering deliberate movements while making them appear effortless and impromptu. No pressure!

Kim helps people overcome their fears, nerves, imposter syndrome and limiting beliefs to realise their dreams, whether is be applying for a job which involves reporting to a Board, or being MC at a best friend’s wedding!

Her face-to-face and online individual sessions and group workshops empower participants to confront their fears, find their stories, share in a safe and non-judgmental environment and most importantly, have fun! 

Kim works with a broad spectrum of businesses and industries, from Local and State Government departments, finance, construction, environment, utilities, risk management, not-for-profit and charities.

Kim explains why “Facts tell, Stories Sell” when building a personal or professional brand, engaging community or strengthening customer relationships and why storytelling is such a powerful communications skill to master.

Kim’s workshops include:

• how to construct a memorable message and speech
• the science behind storytelling – why it is so powerful for communications
• the importance of knowing your story, audience and connection
• how to capture your audience’s attention in the critical first 10 seconds, and hold it!
• where do you find stories?
• practical exercises to master your voice and overcome nerves
• body language, stage presence, and presentation tips
• how to master video messages, lighting and sound setup at home or office, and master delivery to your audience

Live the stories you want to tell. Kim would love to hear yours.

Drawing on decades of experience as a senior journalist covering some of Australia’s biggest stories and yarns worldwide, Kim is a trusted and sought after media trainer who works globally across an extensive range of industries, government agencies, businesses and leaders from all walks of life!

Her group workshops and personal training sessions face to face, and online, offer practical insights into the media world and are catered to suit the needs and aspirations of organisations and individuals.

Kim works closely with Brisbane based production team, Grizzly Bear Media, and Directors Shaun and Katy Smith, who offer a wealth of camera, editing, marketing and production experience.

Kim’s workshops are engaging and hands-on and are designed to ensure all participants immediately put learnings into practice during mock on-camera interviews, practising radio “grabs” and soundbites, and creating punchy messaging for media quotes.

Media training includes:

• what makes a great story and what are journalists looking for?
• how to handle a journalist’s enquiry
• how to construct a memorable message and interview techniques
• shedding light on media motives and deadlines
• how to avoid saying “no comment” and staying in control during an interview
• the ABC technique – answer, bridge, communicate
• presentation tips – how to sit, stand, use your hands, voice projection, body language, dress, mindset and overcoming nerves
• mock interviews to practice learnings for TV, radio, online and print
• optional disaster/crisis comms mock scenarios covering challenges including: cyber attacks, sabotage and workplace crisis

Kim, Shaun and Katy guarantee confidentiality while supporting individuals and organisations with sometimes sensitive information and real-life scenarios.

During 2020, Covid forced millions of people worldwide online to face dreaded rolling Zoom and Teams calls staring at a tiny, sterile camera lens on their computer screen. 

During this year it was an icebreaker to poke fun in good humour at tech stuff-ups, pets behaving badly (or flatmates!) and so forth and to endure bad lighting and framing and virtual participants refusing to turn on their cameras!

But not anymore. Presenting online is now part of everyday business and fast forward to current times if you aren’t owning your online presence you shouldn’t be online. 

During a snappy two hour online course, Kim shares how to own a large audience can’t even see, connect with individuals to ensure they turn on their cameras and keep them on, the importance of framing, sound, lighting, where to look down the barrel of the lens and mindset. The course is fun, empowering and interactive and Kim promises after it you’ll not only be owning your online presence but enjoying it!