New season, new skills! These are the courses I’m running over the coming months, for comms folk in Cymru and beyond…
19/9/2026 – ‘Responding to the revolution – how communicators can maximise impact in the new media landscape‘ (Cardiff)
This course wll be in Welsh with English translation, at Glamorgan Cricket Club as part of the NUJ ‘State of the Media in Wales’ conference’
The Welsh media are changing rapidly. Traditional sources of news are losing out, as people shift to following influencers and social media.
So what – if anything – should be the purpose of media relations in your organisation’s comms strategy? And what does it take to succeed in 2026?
In this session, I’ll explain:
- How the Welsh public’s relationship with news is changing
- Why the news media are still an important part of a communications strategy
- How to get effective coverage – and common mistakes to avoid
- How organisations and journalists can co-operate to develop great stories and content
9/10/2026 – ‘Broadcast interviews 101’ (online)
An NUJ Training Wales course
A TV or radio interview can be a brillant opportunity to get your message across to big audiences. But how can you make the right impression?
In this short course, you’ll find out what journalists are looking for and learn about techniques to help make the right impact. We’ll also consider how to manage risks!
This course is suitable for media spokespeople and comms staff who support them, and will be delivered in Welsh with simultaneous translation in English.
6/11/2026 – Brilliantly bilingual: using Cymraeg and English to boost your comms impact (online)
An NUJ Training Wales course
Working bilingually is essential for communications professionals in Wales – but how can you do that effectively with limited resources?
In this short course, you’ll learn how to use Welsh and English practically and strategically, and we’ll share examples of best practice.
This course is aimed at people responsible for public communications in their organisation, and will be delivered in Welsh with simultaneous translation in English.
Plus…bespoke training sessions for you or your team
Want to boost your organisation’s comms? I run training sessions, tailored for the public sector, charities and non-profits:
- Copywriting training
- Messaging workshops
- Media interview training
- Media relations training