Now that we have two former MPs working with us at Scottish Media Training, I thought it would be a good opportunity to touch on that most ethereal of subjects -The Politicians’ Answer. Now, I’m not suggesting for one minute that our two erstwhile and former Westminster colleagues – Hannah Bardell and Martin Docherty-Hughes – […]
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After nearly three decades in the media/comms training world, Scottish Media Training’s Devin Scobie is struck by the changing landscape of coaching needs. Although our core business remains media training, this year has seen a huge spike in demand for bespoke presentation and influencing training. Our team includes some experienced influencers – including two former
INFLUENCING SKILLS NEED IMPROVING ….. NOW READ ON.. Read More »
(written by Martin Docherty-Hughes) Artificial intelligence can draft your speech, write your press release and book your train, but it can’t replace the power of showing up in person. A firm handshake, steady eye contact and the tone of someone saying “hello” matter more now than ever. I have spent years in politics and public
Edinburgh – Tuesday 1st July 2025: Two former MPs – Hannah Bardell and Martin Docherty-Hughes have joined Scottish Media Training as Associates to provide the ‘coalface’ expertise to witnesses requiring intensive training prior to a potentially business critical parliamentary committee appearance – at Holyrood and/or Westminster. Scottish Media Training was launched in 2011 by Public
Scottish Media Training offers specialist training in appearing before Holyrood and Westminster committees. Clients tell us that training before appearing in front of parliamentary committees is essential for ensuring clarity, confidence, and credibility. Parliamentary hearings can be intense, with rigorous questioning from often senior elected Members seeking precise and well-supported answers. Without preparation, witnesses may
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Meet our new MEDIA TRAINING CERTIFICATE!! It’s not given lightly! It requires plenty of thorough dedication to the many tasks we set, but holder of this certificate is rewarded with the recognition that they have accomplished a significant achievement in media training competency. Just like the cohort of 17 Ph.D (Energy) students from across the
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Hopefully you are! However, it will not be plain sailing for everyone. Things, do not always go to plan and that’s why these ‘Crisis Moments’ unfortunately pay us a visit when we least expect them , but the walls needn’t come tumbling down around you. Having the tools to ‘counter the offensive’….and, importantly, how you
Happy 2025 – Are you Expecting a Trouble Free Year? Read More »
A (true) Winter Tale by Scottish Media Training‘s senior trainer, Devin Scobie After 30 years training just about every possible type of organisation in the UK, it was a pleasure to travel to Lahore late November to deliver three full day courses for over 40 school Principals and Head Teachers. The focus was on presentation
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That headline may mean nothing to you. I hope it doesn’t. But many of our larger clients – charities especially, but also corporates and others – have associates – many that are not even widely known about – with offices across the world. Last year we got a call from a major UK charity. A
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written by guest blogger CATHERINE SCOTT – freelance journalist Like waiting for Christmas, the UK general election has been coming, and coming, for what seems like an eternity. But at midnight on July 3 the chattering political media will fall silent like guns at an armistice for nearly 24 hours until the polls close and
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