Jordan's experience in the media world really shows! I felt transported into the studio as he helped me prepare for a variety of possible interviews, from softball questions to combative interrogation. Over the course of just one session I could already see huge improvements in my comfort and clarity while being interviewed!
Ned Kleiner, Climate ScientistHarvard University
Jordan is an amazing trainer with incredible charisma. He really helped me grasp the importance of brevity and clarity in science communication with the public.
I feel more confident (and excited) about media interviews after the session.
Clare Xie, ChemistHarvard University
Jordan was fantastic! Jordan taught me how to connect with my audience, realize my personal values, and explain complex topics in a way that the public can easily understand.
I now feel much more comfortable speaking on camera in an interview setting, and look forward to engaging with the media in the future!
Salvador Balkus, Data ScientistHarvard University
‘Throughout my hour long training, I became aware of the areas I could improve on as a science communicator, as well as practiced techniques to help me achieve doing so. As scientists, it’s important for us to communicate our work in such way that it’s accessible to the broader community. I strongly believe Jordan’s work is helping accomplish this.”
Anna Rios, NeuroscientistHarvard University
In our fast-paced one-hour training, Jordan shared actionable insights and constructive feedback, based on his experience
as a TV broadcaster and tailored to my field and communication goals,
with a positive and supportive pedagogical style.
Zeke Benshirim, Biomedical ScientistHarvard University
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Communication & MEDIA TRAINING FOR SCIENTISTS

1-on-1 via Zoom (ask for individual and package pricing)

This private 1-on-1 training prepares scientists to be captivating communicators of their research and professional story for in-person, virtual, and media audiences, including handling a live TV interview. This training is customized for your individual goals and includes any of the following:

  • Crafting your research into concise, memorable phrases (soundbites) that can be used for:

-Media Interviews
-Pitches to Policymakers and Funders
-Presentations and Lectures
-Video on Social Media

  • Speaking skills and techniques (voice modulation, diction, cadence, accent modification, eye contact, posture, hand movements)
  • Overcoming anxiety and getting through frozen moments
  • Handling antagonistic questions
  • Transitions in conversation
  • On-camera performance (including Zoom)

Each session culminates with the practice of live 2-min TV news interviews, incorporating your soundbites and learned techniques. Experiential learning exercises like this are woven through the training, and it’s where scientists often find their greatest moments of growth and confidence, visualizing what’s possible with their communication. 

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public speaking coaching

1-on-1 via Zoom (ask for individual & package pricing)

These are foundational skills I can incorporate into any training (media training for scientists, etc.) or we can focus on areas exclusively important to you.

  • Speaking skills and techniques (voice modulation, diction, cadence, accent modification, posture, hand movements, eye contact)
  • Overcoming anxiety and getting through frozen moments
  • Connecting with your audience
  • Delivering prepared speeches
  • Speech writing assistance (and/or ghostwriting)
  • Off-the-cuff speaking
  • Elevator pitch (15 sec, 30 sec, 1 min)
  • Storytelling

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Media Training &
On-Camera performance

1-on-1 via Zoom (ask for individual & package pricing)

From last minute preps for a media appearance, to turning you into a captivating host of your own show, the sky’s the limit with where I can take you. 

  • Preparation for media interviews (crafting your message, speaking in soundbites, handling interviewer questions)
  • On-camera performance (TV, YouTube, digital marketing)
  • Connecting to your audience through the camera lens (presence, body movement, eye contact, appearance, lighting)
  • Training to be a show host (TV, YouTube, podcast, live streaming)
  • Voiceover training
 
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Leadership, Reputation &
self discoverY coaching

1-on-1 via Zoom (ask for individual & package pricing)

Every day a TV news journalist goes to work, the margin for error for getting fired is incredibly small, from the chance of a flubbed word to a mischaracterization of a story subject. Working over two decades in the public eye, I was tasked with responsibly handling the reputations of NFL football coaches, U.S. Senators and average citizens, while keeping a clean reputation myself in both my public and personal life. From this experience I provide guidance to clients on how to be an impactful leader, while keeping a clean reputation.  Being an inspiring leader starts with identifying your core values and overcoming limiting beliefs. Through focused conversation, I help clients channel their feelings into words and phrases, find inner strength, and develop action plans for realizing their potential. I can help you in the following areas:

  • Finding your ethos
  • Identifying your passions and life purpose
  • Setting goals and creating action plans
  • Overcoming limiting beliefs
  • Reframing past disappointments and using it to your advantage
  • Assessment of your strengths, talents and areas for development
  • Developing leadership presence: enhancing professional image and personal branding
  • Leading meetings, attentive listening and respectful questioning
  • How to keep a clean reputation and how to avoid “getting canceled” in your career (including a review of social media history)
  • Encouragement to stay motivated and stay on track with your goals

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