Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking With Tips From Clarity
Interview by Nikola Djuric
How can one overcome the common dread of public speaking and become a compelling communicator?
Clarity Media Group, a company specializing in communication training, might just have the solution. In an insightful interview with Clarity COO Mariko Takahashi, we delve into the realm of effective communication.
Mariko sheds light on simplifying complex corporate messages, the importance of adapting training to individual needs, and the power of non-verbal cues in making a lasting impression.
DesignRush: Big companies often struggle with communication between departments. How can Clarity assist in addressing this issue, and what are the major challenges companies should work on?
Mariko: Oftentimes in corporate environments, we tend to overcomplicate communication. Keeping your message simple and clear can be underrated. Having a very clear understanding of what you’re trying to convey to another department, and why it matters to them, is critical for internal communication. We work with our clients to refine their messages to be more relatable, memorable, and impactful. Clear communication improves productivity and efficiency.
Can you share how adaptable Clarity's training programs are when handling clients with different needs and target audiences?
No two training sessions are the same.
We tailor all of our sessions based on what is most relevant for the person or group we’re working with. Before meeting with a new client, we learn through an exploratory conversation what the specific goals for the training are, so we can customize the focus.
We ask questions such as:
Is the purpose of this training for general enrichment, or is there an upcoming opportunity that you are preparing for?
Are there specific topics or areas of concern you’d like to discuss?
If there’s one skill you’d like to walk out of the training with, what would it be?
We regularly work with executives and spokespeople in one-on-one settings but have also designed training programs for groups of 500 people. We offer a variety of training services ranging from prepping clients for a quarterly earnings call, a broadcast interview, a presentation at an Annual General Meeting, a product launch, or even an internal meeting.
High-stakes communication comes in many forms and our goal is to customize a training experience that leaves clients feeling confident and more prepared for whatever scenario they face.
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