Environmental Media Communications Training

What Our Clients Say

"It was a tall order, but we set out to find a partner that was able to blend an in-depth understanding of environmental and social responsibility issues with a considerable experience in media management. We were delighted to find QOL, who did not just fulfil our challenging criteria, but also delivered the training in an innovative and enjoyable manner."
National Centre for Business and Sustainability

"The training provided by QOL not only inspired our staff but developed the skills needed to go out and generate more media coverage with new confidence and above all success."
Groundwork

"I've worked with QOL for the last four years at Manchester Business School.  They have worked with us to build a programme tailored to the needs of our academics.  The programme helps them to understand the needs of different media organisations - regional, national or trade press - and to get some practical experience at interviews and how best to get across their key points.  It's helped us to get more academics to take part in media activity, and improve the performance of some who had already had some experience."
Manchester Business School

"The training has been very beneficial to our attendees, particularly the video replays and feedback on the interviews. John has a wealth of valuable experience and a very professional and approachable attitude. He ensures all attendees feel fully supported in improving their media skills. Our media profile has been enhanced as a result of the training provided by QoL."
RSPB

"Exceeded expectations by covering all aaspects of media TV, Radio, Papers ets. Much more aware of ensuring the MESSAGE I want to get over is the one I put out! A very well planned and conducted course. I feel more confident about dealing with the media. Interting and positive feedback. Excellent from start to finish – all my questions answered. The content and advice were exactly what I was looking for. Very practical, very much experienced-based rather than theoretical."
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health delegates

"Raising awareness about recycling is a key part of our remit. Media
training provided by QoL has helped us and some of our stakeholders to
do this more effectively."
Waste Watch

"I would like to recommend, to any Wildlife Trust looking to raise its media profile, the training provided by John Barwise of QoL (Quality of Life). I was very impresses by how much QoL managed to cover in the session and by how well-structured and interesting the session was. Feedback from staff attending the course was unanimously enthusiastic.  His practical exercises were of particular benefit and we all came away from the session feeling empowered and buzzing with ideas."
Cumbria Wildlife Trust.

 “We would definitely use QoL again for media training - professional, open and informative and offered constructive criticism.  Delegates were very positive about the course – and afterwards felt inspired and much more confident about their media work.  All came away with a better understanding of how the media operate and plenty of practical experience in how to handle radio and TV interviews.”
Kath Taylor, Communications Manager, Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority

"The training provided an excellent basis for many of our managers to work with the media. It was a field in which some of them had previously had very little experience. The training was comprehensive and authoritative. It provided a balance of theoretical understanding and practical advice. The practice interviews were invaluable, and everyone enjoyed the session. "
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