Our writing workshops show quick steps to creating crisp, clear communication, with the advantage of adding panache and personality to you and your organisation's messaging.
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ALEXANDRA TILLEY LOUGHREY
Alexandra is a communications consultant with extensive experience. Her expertise includes copy-writing, internal communications, stakeholder relations, media training, crisis management, event management and change management.
Alexandra has worked with numerous high profile organisations – within government for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, the Cabinet Office and the Welsh Assembly – on the landmines campaign for the British Red Cross, for blue-chip companies from British Airways to Tesco and within tourism for the BBC's Adam Henson's Cotswold Farm Park. While living in Sydney she worked as a producer on the ABC’s Radio National news show, writing scripts and interviewing an array of spokespeople, from politicians to scientists.
Her media training highlight was advising the team who launched the ground-breaking news of Dolly the cloned sheep. Having worked with many internet start-ups during the dotcom boom, she embraces new communications technologies and their benefits, so is bursting with enthusiasm for all forms of social media.
Mentor has enjoyed a lengthy relationship with GWR, firstly through media training for middle managers.
This has developed into a fully integrated programme of training across crisis, media skills, social media and internal communications videos.
We are now rolling out a longer term programme, where staff can progress through their own continuing professional development, into expert ambassadors and commentators on behalf of the company.
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We've provided support and coaching for senior management in the run up to major events in 2017.
Mentor has worked with Bristol International Airport for many years, handling its exercise media simulation, media training and now a tranche of advanced social media resilience training.
Media Relations Manager Jacqui Mills explains why Bristol Airport chose to use Mentor for our social media crisis simulation training:
Mentor provided mock media interviews during the recruitment process for a very senior position
"We commissioned Mentor to conduct crisis media training for our executive team. Without exception, everyone found it extremely professional, challenging, useful and enjoyable. Dave brings the subject matter to life, drawing upon considerable knowledge and insight. I would highly recommend the team at Mentor."
Mark Lambert, Head of Communications and Marketing, Gloucestershire Care Services NHS Trust
Mentor recently provided a seminar in reputation management for members of the press and communications team. We’ve also delivered presentation masterclasses for partners in Europe.
Bespoke face-to-face and e-learning media skills courses: introductory, through to advanced. Suitable for individuals or groups, in half and one day sessions.
E learning / COVID preparation training, seminars, simulation & consultancy when preparing for media scrutiny or managing your reputation during a crisis.
Online communications courses for media, crisis and presentation
Bespoke techniques and solutions to suit any public speaking occasion
E learning / face-to-face coaching, simulation & training for crisis media handling, confidence in company messaging and customer services.
Highly practical, creative workshops to help you develop better video content for web, social and internal communications. Includes 'video journalism' training
E learning / face-to-face coaching for communications professionals - a cost effective option for individuals and small groups
Remote e-learning course for communications and PR professionals. Useful for those who can't attend in-person courses, with handy tips. Format doesn't facilitate questions or personal tuition.
Strategic communication courses for in-house and agency marcomm teams, corporate leaders and boards
