For more than a decade, Suresh Venkat has been a valuable ally in my practice as a content strategist and producer. Over the past year, he and his team have successfully trained teams with which I work on how to hold their own in hosting, presenting, pitching, moderating events and managing discussions – on stage and in virtual events. I like the way Suresh customizes each training module to a participant’s personal challenges and aspirations within the framework of broader goals – a granularity in approach that differentiates this programme from others.

The Media trainings conducted by Suresh Venkat has immensely helped the senior leadership as well as spokespersons across business verticals at Kotak Mahindra Bank. The sessions are in-depth interactions and are customized by Suresh to address specific needs of the spokesperson alongside guiding them on articulation, messaging, facing tough questions, and more.

Suresh is a seasoned media trainer. We worked together in my former organisation where he trained several of our key leaders. His training modules are simple, straight-forward and comprehensive. The best thing about his training pattern is that he makes the leader comfortable and devises a customised module, as per their requirements. Active exercises and practice patterns of his module equip the leader with practical wisdom to face the media.

Suresh’s proficiency truly stands out in crafting a thorough, personalized program. Covering aspects from discovering your stage persona to mastering storytelling, voice modulation, and delivery, this comprehensive course is a catalyst for professional transformation.

We’ve worked with Suresh Venkat for media training for some of our clients. They were MDs & CEOs of large organizations as well as start-ups. While we did this exercise at the beginning of our PR activities with them, we realized that this training helped them face media better and were well equipped to field media questions and interact with journalists. Suresh is on top of our list for any leadership team media training. The way he articulates each session, depending on the spokesperson, puts them at ease. He makes them very comfortable, and that helps with feedback and deeper learning.

I’ve engaged with Suresh and the School of Practical Skills both as a participant and a process custodian for our Research Analyst’s Corporate Conference training workshop. One aspect that truly impressed me was their tailor-made approach to the training. They covered a wide range of topics, from body language and vocal tone to spatial projection with command and confidence. The mock interview sessions were invaluable, providing a safe space to practice and receive constructive feedback.