Executive Media Training | London | EUROPE | International

media training that prepares you for High-stakes moments that demand clarity, control and authority

Mariam Zaidi is an executive media trainer, with more than a decade of experience across global newsrooms. She is an international news anchor who has worked with CNBC, BBC and Euronews. She is a sought after conference moderator working across London, Brussels, Europe, the Middle East and the United States. With thousands of hours of live television experience, senior leaders get journalist-led media training, from the perspective of the person on the other side of the interview.

With extensive experience covering European politics and EU affairs from Brussels, Mariam also works with policymakers, public affairs teams and senior leaders preparing for high-stakes European policy discussions and media appearances.

She delivers bespoke executive communications training for leaders operating in environments where every word carries weight.

From live broadcast interviews and conference stages to investor-facing conversations and internal leadership communications, her training helps leaders communicate with authority when the pressure is on.

Drawing on thousands of hours of live international broadcasting, Mariam works with leaders to strengthen how they communicate publicly, respond under pressure and lead difficult conversations with clarity and confidence.

A high level training delivered by a news anchor

This is not generic media training.

This is a bespoke, tailored approach by a news anchor who has learned the art of talking and trusting yourself.

It is for:

• CEOs and senior executives

• Policymakers and public sector leaders

• Spokespeople and PR

• Experts preparing for major conferences, panels or media appearances

• Teams who want to bridge communication gaps

Executive Communications Training

All training is delivered directly by Mariam Zaidi and developed around the specific communication challenges, leadership pressures and public-facing environments relevant to each client.

Sessions are confidential, bespoke and tailored to realistic scenarios leaders are likely to face.

Training can include:

• Broadcast interview preparation

• Conference and panel preparation

• Crisis and high-pressure communications

• Investor and stakeholder communications

• Executive presentations and keynote delivery

• Internal leadership communication

• Media handling and difficult questioning

• Virtual and hybrid communication environments

Training Formats

Training is available in a range of formats depending on the level of preparation, leadership seniority and organisational requirements.

Executive Intensives

Focused one-to-one sessions designed for leaders preparing for interviews, conferences, media appearances or high-pressure communications moments.

Half-Day & Full-Day Executive Training

In-depth bespoke training combining interview simulation, messaging refinement, executive communications coaching and presentation work.

Leadership & Team Training

Tailored workshops for leadership teams, spokespeople, communications teams and organisations navigating complex communications environments.

Retained Executive Communications Support

Ongoing advisory and preparation support for executives requiring regular communications guidance across conferences, media appearances, leadership events and public-facing engagements.

A Scenario-Led Approach

Every leadership environment comes with different scrutiny, expectations and pressure.

Training is built around realistic communication scenarios relevant to the individual or organisation, helping clients prepare for the conversations and situations that matter most.

Sessions can incorporate:

• Broadcast-style interview simulation

• Real-time coaching and playback review

• Difficult questioning scenarios

• Crisis communications preparation

• Leadership presence and delivery coaching

• Conference and panel simulation

• Messaging refinement and narrative development

For leadership teams and larger group sessions, expanded production setups and dedicated camera operators can also be arranged.

Basic recordings from training sessions are included, with edited review cuts available as an additional service.

Why Work With Mariam

10+ years in international journalism
1000s of hours live on television
100+ hours moderating conferences and leadership events

Mariam combines newsroom experience, live broadcasting and executive communications expertise to help leaders communicate with greater authority, clarity and control in high-pressure environments.

Her role is not to create polished media personalities.

It is to help leaders communicate in a way that feels credible, composed and authentic to them.

Your authority.
Your way of leading.

Investment

Mariam works on a consultancy basis, with engagements scoped according to leadership seniority, preparation requirements, group size and communication complexity.

A full executive media training rate card covering executive intensives, leadership training and retained support is available on request.

Book Executive Media Training

Broadcaster. International news anchor. Conference moderator. High stakes interviewer.

Get in touch with MZ Productions for tailored executive media training.

Delivered in person, online and in hybrid formats across London, Europe and internationally.

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