The Blow Up: Three things to do after an interview to extend its reach and life.

In this episode of The Penny Drop, Penny talks about something that the Aurora Australis (The Southern Lights) and interviews have in common - yep, she links a natural phenomenon with our ability to be a better guest. Strangely the link isn't as tenuous as you'd think! ---- Show notes: Register …

The Show Up: Three ways to turn your post interview chat into another interview

What do you say once the podcast or media interview is over? Have you ever thought about it? Penny Terry reckons you should and in this episode of The Penny Drop, she goes through three things you can say to make sure you lean in before you log off. (Think less 'follow-up', more 'show-up'.) ----- …

Lift Your Spirit: Three strategies to be authentic, (even) when the mic is turned on

Penny has a problem with the word authenticity because it seems no one knows what it means anymore... yet everyone is trying to be it. Hot tip: While you shouldn't have to try and be authentic, for anyone who's ever tried to open their mouths when the mic is turned on, remembering how to be yourse…

In-of-Body Experience: Three (+1) key strategies to kickstart connection in media interviews.

It's not uncommon for people to tell Penny that their last media interview felt like an out-of-body experience; they can't remember what they said, what they were asked, or whether they did any good! This feeling is usually thanks to a particular brain mode that we engage during high-pressure situ…

All in The Mind - Three strategies to master your mindset during media, podcast and panel interviews

The one thing that will make the most difference between a poor interview performance and a good one - is not skill, it's not knowledge - it's mindset. Penny Terry has interviewed more than 20,000 people and in this episode of The Penny Drop, she talks about the three most effective strategies for…

The Test Run: Three things to practice before your next media interview

What do weddings and media interviews have in common? Now we think about it, probably lots of things... but there is one thing in particular that Penny wants you to think about as you get ready for your next media, podcast or panel interview. She reckons if you nail this, you'll nail the interview.…

The Map: Navigate media interviews like a pro with these three steps

Do you have an idea of what you want to say in an interview but aren't really sure how to get it out? Maybe you're worried you won't be asked questions that will let you say what you want to say? Never fear! Penny has been here before, both literally and figuratively. In this episode of The Penny …

The Reccy: The step 50% of people forget to do before they prepare for a media interview.

Woah back there Cowboy! Put down the keyboard and listen to this before you prepare your 'talking points' for your next media, podcast or panel interview. (While we're on that - don't even think about preparing talking points - but we digress, that's next episode). In this episode, Penny takes you …

The Approach: If you're approaching media interviews like this, it's the wrong tactic.

Before you even think about preparing or pitching for a media, podcast or panel interview - you need to hear this. Cause chances are you're approaching interviews all wrong and a simple perspective shift could be a total game changer. To unpack the change, in this episode of The Penny Drop, host P…

Season Two will help you be the best guest in podcasts, media and panels.

Want to know how to be a better guest on podcasts, panels at conferences or in the media?  Need to use these opportunities to influence change, raise your profile, or simply do your job? Then chances are you’re already super busy and have don’t have hours to learn this stuff. You’re in the right pl…