WHAT I DO

 

My job is simple:

I help you to be your very best on air.

If you want to shine on-screen, you’ve come to the right place!

 

I provide performance coaching and communication skills for on-air talent and anyone who wants to stand out from the crowd and make the most of their opportunity on TV, radio and online. Whether you are a presenter, correspondent, interviewee, contributor, expert, spokesperson, thought leader or pundit. Whether you’re just starting out or whether you’ve been around a while. I’m one of only a few specialist on-air coaches in the UK working with famous faces in news, sport, documentaries, natural history, entertainment and children’s TV across all the major broadcasters, channels, networks and online. I am all about coaching people to be more authentic, engaging and confident on-air. A session with me is usually one-to-one – and completely tailored to what you need. I also work with small groups and teams.

PRESENTERS

I help perfect your natural style and ‘brand’, and how you connect with viewers using body language, voice and expression. We work on confidence -building the mental toughness needed for a life in front of the lens. Together on the full range of core, craft skills - you need to make it as a TV presenter. If you are new to TV, then let me help you understand the media landscape and build good habits from the start.

REPORTERS

As a reporter & correspondent, you need your stories to stand out from the crowd – I coach you in the art of storytelling; how you can write & communicate more effectively to engage your listener and viewer whether they are watching online or on TV. I also help you master the craft of a piece to camera, live OBs, script delivery and creative news packaging. If you present or contribute in the studio, we work on how to shine in the spotlight.

EXPERTS

Don’t know what to say or how to say it? Panic not - together we can work out what your core message is and how to land it with your audience in the best way possible. We look at your on-screen presence, interview technique and how to be both impressive and authentic in all of your media appearances. I can help you appeal to a mass audience and still keep your credibility, whatever your expertise.

 

WHO I AM

 

I’ve been working in TV for more than 25 years so I understand what’s needed to be great on camera or behind a microphone - and say what you want to say with impact!

I’ve got a unique mix of skills to help you achieve that. I was a BBC News reporter and presenter, then a producer and output editor. I’m a trained executive coach and helped devise and lead the BBC’s training programme for on-screen talent across the UK. I still work with all the major broadcasters today.

I build trusting and warm relationships with people – and have even transformed the most reluctant and nervous of clients!

The techniques I use are effective whatever the programme, channel or presenter. I provide a safe, non-judgemental environment in which broadcasters and their managers can address often-sensitive issues. At the same time, I am realistic about what is needed to make a performance successful.

My coaching style is empathetic, but dynamic. Supportive, but honest. Challenging, but fun. Here’s what my clients think.

I am committed to inclusivity and enabling those from under-represented communities to find their voice and develop the confidence and skills to succeed in the TV industry - particularly women and young people. I’ve been the on-air coach for the BBC’s Expert Women & Expert Voices Programme, a lecturer and mentor to undergraduate and postgraduate university students and have trained young journalists from across Europe.

 

What People Say

 

There’s only one way to know if I’m any good – ask the people I coach! I’m extremely discreet, so no names here for confidentiality reasons. But here are some lovely things my clients – and their bosses – have said:

Francesca has great warmth and positive energy. Her ability to quickly pinpoint and analyse strengths and weaknesses and then build on them with clear positive advice is refreshing and inspiring.
BBC 1 Daytime presenter

My time with Francesca has genuinely changed my outlook on the craft. I believe that it’s possible to be naturally good, but in order to continually improve, you have to understand HOW. That’s where Francesca specializes.
Children’s TV presenter

A huge THANK YOU!! You have been soooo amazing for giving me such support and making this programme a success! I couldn’t have done it without your brilliant guidance.
Music Presenter

Corporate Clients, Experts, Authors, Business & Thought Leaders

If you’ve got something to say - let me help you say it!

I’m often asked to work with organisations, companies and charities to help their teams who are appearing on TV News or in a documentary or who have to be ready to publicise an event or book and face all sorts of media requests. Maybe you’re an entrepreneur who wants to shout about your business or an expert who’s wants to become bit more visible in your sector by raising your public profile. Maybe you want to nail that monthly video call or a crucial presentation to colleagues.

I can help you understand how to come across and communicate in the best, most authentic and impactful way possible. If you’re appearing in public, I help you navigate the TV landscape, prepare for your big moment and make the most out of your time on-air. We work on exactly the same skills of communication and presentation – how to identify your core message, how to come across in the way you want to and how to connect to an audience by being yourself.

I can also help build professional online video channels – developing an on-screen brand and making content more engaging for audiences.

As an experienced facilitator, I can work individually or in small groups.

Here’s what some people I’ve worked with say:

A huge thank you! It was very useful and everyone has come away feeling more confident. Thanks for your patience as well – you adapted well to the rapidly changing circumstances. We would certainly highly recommend you!
The National Trust

Just wanted to say how useful, informative and fun I found the work we did with you  – love it! I took away a lot, including the ‘what to do more of’ which one can tend to forget in all the usual focus on the weaker areas.
Delegate, Media Training course

Just to say a huge thank you and your team for a really excellent training session yesterday. I got loads out of it and take away a great number of learnings, practicing and preparation being key. 
Delegate, Corporate Training day for Senior Board Members

Expert Women

I take a huge interest in helping women express themselves with confidence on air. I’ve worked with some of the UK’s leading scientists, historians, professors, businesswomen, archaeologists, lawyers & surgeons who are taking their first steps into TV.

I can help prepare you for life in front of the lens, whether you’re an expert on a programme, making a showreel for a commissioner or fronting your first documentary. We look at everything you need to do to be great on screen so you can be ready to go when they shout action!

Here are a few things some of these amazing women have said:

Our sessions give me so much not only for my work but for life as well so thank you for being such an amazing mentor in my life! You always touch on the areas that I need to improve and I find it very inspiring!

World class Athlete

At Francesca’s ‘piece to camera’ workshop, I gained confidence and practical insight. She is warm, encouraging and professional, and I left the workshop more assured and polished in how I present myself on camera.

Historian

I felt so much more prepared for what to expect and what was expected of me thanks to you and the session really put me at ease. There’s no stopping me now.

Scientist

 

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Contact ME

If you'd like to get in touch, you can email me at: francesca@tvcoach.co.uk or complete the form below. I'm on Twitter at @TVCoachUK (check out my latest tweets below) and on Linked in.