media training

Become the person people want to interview.

Clarify your Business

You know your business.
We make sure you can explain it clearly, quickly, and in a way an audience , or your customer, will understand.

From friendly interviews to tough follow-ups, you’ll learn how to stay in control of the conversation without sounding rehearsed.

On camera, on stage, or in a live conversation you’ll come across as natural, credible, and worth listening to.

Handle Any Question

Show Up With Confidence

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Meet your Coach

With over a decade as an on-air correspondent, most recently at CBS News, Laura Podesta understands what it takes to communicate clearly under pressure and what actually lands with an audience.

She’s sat on the other side of the interview.
She knows the questions that get asked, the moments that matter, and where people lose clarity.

Today, she works with executives, founders, and experts preparing for high-stakes moments, whether they be national TV appearances to podcasts and major announcements.

The work goes beyond any one format.

Whether you're stepping into a media interview, a keynote, a podcast, or a public conversation, the goal is the same:

To help you think clearly, respond in real time, and come across as someone people trust and want to hear from.

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"Laura Podesta is an excellent coach and speaker; coordinating an initial coaching session went smoothly and helped us prepare our pitch in no time.

Her work exceeded our expectations with top-notch professionalism, and she's incredibly polite and cooperative. HIGHLY RECOMMEND her to anyone aiming to excel in public speaking!”

Viktor B., AI Startup founder

“Laura delivered exceptional career counseling services with professionalism and meticulous attention to detail, truly exceeding my expectations. Her proactive communication and deep understanding made the collaboration seamless and highly cooperative. Working with her was a pleasure, and I highly recommend her expertise.”

Susyn Wagner, Senior Investment Advisor & Senior Portfolio Manager

We've coached hundreds of clients including media personalities, business executives, politicians, and professionals across industries.

Each has left their sessions with greater confidence and a more polished, impactful message:

250+ Clients and Counting

"Laura was exactly what I needed to build my confidence in preparing to do podcast, television, and radio interviews. She was brilliant in helping me figure out exactly what I need and what skills I need to work on to prepare for my journey ahead with media interviews. I appreciate her quick responses prior to our work together, her ability to hone in on my needs and help focus on the skills I need to develop, and her ability to give clear instructions on what to do. I am so grateful I found Laura and plan to use her again. I would highly recommend her."

Anjalia M., Author

"Laura is AMAZING to work with! She explains concepts so I can understand them even if it takes me a few times. Video speaking doesn't come naturally to me, and she's helped me considerably in only a few sessions. I can’t wait for the next one!"

Shay Harding, Entrepreneur and Videocaster