Need Help in Getting Your Message Across?

Jo Pearson has extensive experience in helping people and businesses communicate more effectively – on stage, on screen, online or in their everyday interactions.

With insights and training methodologies developed over more than 20 years as a writer, producer, broadcaster and trainer, Jo is able to provide effective and affordable solutions to a wide range of communications needs.

She has experienced some of the most challenging presentation situations first-hand, as a prime-time television news presenter and reporter, and as a conference facilitator and MC.  

Presenter

Jo’s live news background has equipped her with acute reflexes in the field or on stage. She is quick to devise and deliver scripts and has a warm and credible style of delivery. Jo has a pleasing vocal tone, and twice received the ‘Best & Clearest’ newsreader award in the Australian market.

Production & Training

Founder of production company, Media Strategies, Jo has written and produced corporate films that inform, educate, and inspire global audiences.

Her production and communications expertise has proved adaptable to Media Strategies’ diverse range of clients in business, health, manufacturing, research, entertainment, government and non-government organisations. 

Jo’s recent work has included producing and scripting films for British Gas, Barclays Bank, COLT Telecommunications, Orica, Elders Forestry, The Stuart Feakins Trust and Build Africa.

Media & Presentation Skills Training

Jo has developed one-on-one and group courses for her clients, ranging from CEO grooming and senior management team presentation skills, to media skills training, media crisis management, and advanced interview techniques.

Her depth of knowledge in media and stage presentation, linguistic theory, contextual framing and non-verbal delivery is matched with a practical and entertaining style during training sessions.

In-House Training Materials

In 2010, Jo and her team produced the first in a series of flexible and cost-effective Media Skills training films. Made up of basic and advanced media training elements, the product is packaged as a bespoke course, tailored for the training and course ‘refresher’ needs of larger businesses.

The films include realistic dramatisations of print, radio and television interviews, sound communications theory, and helpful hints for staying on top of difficult media situations. The courses are delivered on DVD or via a secure online portal.