Media Training & Mentoring
There has never been a better time to create learning and development programmes for your people. Given the recruitment crisis and fast pace of change many organisations are experiencing, a bespoke learning programme can attract the brightest talent to your business, or retrain/reenergise existing staff.
I bring the full force of my coaching, mentoring and training expertise together to design and lead workshops, incubators and learning programmes which can help your organisation to step back from day-to-day operations and take a fresh and unapologetic look at your business through the eyes of up-and-coming talent.
You can read more about the programmes I have created all over the world and the talent, insights, and bold new ideas they helped to unearth.
Learning & Training Courses
I work internationally, designing and delivering learning programs which help prepare, train and evaluate teams in all aspects of media from content creation and brand development to PR, communications and crisis management.
Talent Development
I have discovered, mentored, coached and trained some of the media industry’s brightest and most influential people. I excel at nurturing talent and helping businesses discover the future leaders in their organisations.
Facilitating Discussion
Whether chairing a panel discussion at Cannes Lions, comparing a day of learning for NBCU or facilitating companywide workshops for Talenthouse and Hearst, I am highly skilled at developing agendas which draw out important discussions then framing learnings and onward actions.
Training and Mentoring Testimonials
"Julian was a pleasure to work with and someone I’d highly recommend. He quickly grasped our objectives and tailored an engaging yet challenging programme.
Throughout he made recommendations that made it more targeted to our brands/business needs, which resulted in some immediately actionable ideas.”
Sue Holt
Managing Director
ITP Media
“Julian is a great mentor who has a natural ability to encourage and inspire. He has an approachable manner and creates an inclusive environment to work in.”
Shyvonne Thomas
Photo Director
Hearst
“Julian helped me find my feet in media. His deep knowledge, super fun personality and dogged belief in me lead to some creative and lateral thinking. He’s taught me to be more ambitious and trust my instincts.”
Sam Koster
Senior Digital Specialist
Precis Digital
“Julian’s been mentoring me since I was a university newspaper editor. Every job interview I’ve had, Julian has helped prepare me for, and each career decision I’ve made he’s proved an insightful and trustworthy sounding board. He has taught me the importance of strategic planning and taking a long view to build a happy and sustainable career.”
Vincent McAviney
Broadcaster
ITV & BBC News, Reuters
"No other mentor in my career has matched Julian's magic. He helped me articular an idea and then pitch it to a room of stake holders. They loved it so much, they launched it! I enjoyed the whole process, but working with Julian was the highlight"
Maria Lo
Head of Creative Content
The Gel Bottle Inc
“Julian really encouraged me to think outside the box, to push myself out of my comfort zone and build up the confidence to achieve things I never thought I could. He showed me that no dream is too big and that attitude is something that will stay with me throughout the rest of my career.”
Jessica Davis
Writer
Harpers Bazaar
"Julian is one-of-a-kind and has helped a generation of young media professionals make their mark in all areas of the industry. He coaxed me from my comfort zone and challenged me to seek opportunities that would make me a well-rounded reporter. One thing he gave me was the ability to anticipate potential issues and troubleshoot to overcome obstacles."
David Woode
Crime Correspondent
The Times
"Julian made everyone on the course feel reassured and content. He is the kind of person you know you can depend on always. He gave me the confidence to express my thoughts and to translate my ideas into writing. Typically, I'm the type of person who's afraid to ask for help, but Julian could always spot when I had something I wanted to say"
Amnah Mahdaly
Artist & Content Producer