Karen’s columns for the Philadelphia Business Journal are published in business journals across the nation. Here are some links to her latest articles:
About KFE
At Karen Friedman Enterprises, we are passionate about helping you become the best leader you can be. We work closely with professionals of all levels to maximize performance, inspire others and become compelling communicators who can command attention, articulate ideas and influence important listeners.
Whether preparing for meetings and high-profile events, delivering presentations, media interviews or conversations with colleagues, we will show you how to develop and deliver impactful messages, share business success stories and project greater executive presence when addressing key listeners and decision makers.
There are a lot of coaches out there, but few with the corporate savvy and understanding of the communications skills that are necessary for today’s executives.
Terry A. Williamson,
Chief Comm. Officer
PJM Interconnection
Through executive coaching, consulting, training programs and corporate workshops, you’ll hone new techniques designed to help you gain a greater level of confidence and reach your full leadership potential. You’ll learn how to become a more compelling communicator both in person and virtually to command attention and impact diverse stakeholders.
With nearly twenty-five years of experience coaching leaders from many of the world’s leading companies, our clients say we have been instrumental in helping them excel in their careers and achieve results.
The firm was founded by Karen Friedman, an award-winning, former television news reporter and author of the best-selling book Shut Up and Say Something: Business Communication Strategies to Overcome Challenges and Influence Listeners and Ordinary People: Extraordinary Lessons. Since opening in 1996, Karen and her team have prepared thousands of people on four continents for a wide variety of high profile events including interviews, investor meetings, presentations, congressional hearings and preparing spokespeople at all stages of the drug development process which have contributed to the approval of important therapies.
The company continues to provide speaker and communication training programs across the globe which includes an expertise in healthcare and leadership communications for women.
Ace Your Next Media Interview
The best media trainer I’ve ever worked with.
Imagine a TV camera, microphone or print reporter recording your every word. You blank out, say the wrong thing or were taken out of context. Whether you’re live at five, quoted by the New York Times or appear on You Tube, how you manage the message can shape public perception.
Your advice will stay with me every time I walk into a pressroom or in front of a camera from now on. You are great at what you do!
Jack Nicklaus
Professional Golfer
Our real-life media training sessions give you the skills and confidence needed to present yourself and your company in the best possible light. Whether preparing for print, broadcast, satellite, LIVE interviews or social media we provide step-by step tools you need to handle tough questions and shine in the spotlight.
Because all of our coaches are award winning journalists, they know what questions will be asked and how your words will play in the story. In group programs we’ll even write the story to show you how your quotes and sound bites might turn out.
MASTER MEDIA INTERVIEWS
- Learn to think like a reporter to influence outcomes
- Deliver clear concise messages in every interview
- Step-by-step techniques to condense and simplify complicated information
- Humanize and personalize data and facts
- Turn negatives into positives without sounding evasive
- Reduce the risk of being mis-quoted
- Anticipate and deflect tough questions
- Educate and advocate without sounding like a commercial
- Delivery techniques: body language, eye contact, vocal variety and on- camera presence
The best media trainer I’ve ever worked with.
Joan Przybylowicz
Deputy Director
Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management
All of our private coaching, small and large group media training sessions are customized to meet your needs. We work closely with you to create role playing and interview scenarios that are specific to your business. Even if you aren’t likely to be interviewed on television, our videotaped drills followed by individual in-depth critiques will help you shape your message and show you how you are coming across to others.
Presentation and Speaker Training
Investor day presentations were awesome, thanks to your guidance. The best event we’ve ever had.
How often do you struggle to craft presentations that will engage listeners? You know what you want to say, but can’t figure out how to say it in a way that will resonate with important audiences. Your subject is too complicated to explain clearly and concisely. You’re stressed. Your slides are too detailed. You need more time.
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