Clear. Credible. Ready.

High Stakes Communications Support and Media Training

When the spotlight is on, and the stakes are high, there is no margin for error.

From tough interviews to major announcements and public scrutiny, Stretta Communications equips clients to deliver their message with clarity and confidence.

Through tailored training and on-call support, Stretta ensures leaders know what to say, how to say it, and how to stay composed when the pressure is on.

Services

  • Flexible retainers that give organizations direct access to senior-level support, including:

    • High impact narrative building

    • Strategic media strategies

    • Targeted regional media plans

    • Messaging for public announcements or contentious issues

    • Media training and interview prep

    • Media event support

    • Advising on incoming media requests

    • Shaping talking points and internal language

    • Providing calm, strategic support during fast-moving situations

    • Conducting crisis readiness audits and scenario planning

  • A customized program that prepares leaders to perform under real-world pressure. Media training includes:

    • The foundations of dealing with media

    • Practical techniques for better interviews and media coverage

    • Tailored on-camera simulations with real-time feedback and coaching

    • Sharpened messaging

    • Compelling soundbites

    We’ll build on strengths, eliminate weak spots, and get you ready to perform confidently when it matters most.

  • This workshop contains all the practical benefits of Stretta’s 1:1 media training, but adapted for group learning.

    The workshop also includes:

    • Collaborative exercises that build team-wide confidence

    • Guided message development

    • On-camera press conference and media scrum simulations with real-time coaching and feedback.

About

Christine Wood is the founder of Stretta Communications and a senior advisor with more than a decade of experience in journalism, government, and high-stakes media. She has served as Press Secretary to Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Chief of Staff to a Cabinet Minister, and a news producer at CHCH. She has prepared leaders for press conferences, national news cycles, and moments of crisis. Christine now helps organizations and executives communicate clearly, credibly, and with confidence.

Contact Christine at Christine@Strettacommunications.com

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