Media Presence & Petroleum Communication
Builds the confidence and professional presence of petroleum-sector staff in media interviews, conferences and public speaking: clear messaging, handling difficult questions, body language and vocal delivery.
Delivered in English at a 4/5 star hotel in Kuwait. Dates are arranged on request throughout 2026-2027.
Workshop Outline
- The Kuwaiti petroleum media landscape: local daily press versus international energy trade media, and speaking with one corporate voice.
- Petroleum message architecture: building a "message house" aligned with corporate strategy and Kuwait Vision 2035.
- Executive presence, body language and vocal authority in Arabic and English engagements.
- High-impact public speaking at technical and energy conferences (Hook-Value-Impact).
- Commanding energy panels and fireside chats alongside regional and global peers.
- Broadcast, print and energy media interview mechanics: soundbites and pre-interview checklists.
- Handling difficult questions with the ABC bridging technique.
- Navigating sensitive topics - HSE, sustainability and commercial confidentiality - with the CAP principle.
- Mastering unscripted audience Q&A with the Listen-Neutralise-Respond method.
- Practical simulation lab: the 60-second pitch, with real-time feedback on body language, tone and message discipline.
Location
Courses may be conducted at one of the following hotels in Kuwait:
- Hilton Garden Inn Kuwait – The Avenues
- Hilton Kuwait Resort – Mangaf
- Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa
- Radisson Blu Hotel Kuwait
Or at the client’s premises.
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