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Advanced Interviewing Techniques

Great interviews don’t just happen – they’re engineered. Whether you’re interviewing a celebrity, a CEO, or a reluctant guest, knowing how to ask the right questions-and handle the hard ones-is a skill that sets top presenters apart. I’ve spent years conducting tough, high-stakes interviews, and in this course, I’ll show you exactly how to stay in control, navigate difficult moments, and draw out powerful, meaningful responses.

Learn the tools for shaping conversations with impact and integrity.

Conducting a brilliant interview is a craft-one that blends research, intuition, and timing. This advanced course is designed for professionals who already know the basics and want to break into expert territory.

You’ll explore how to guide conversations with confidence, manage difficult personalities or emotionally charged subjects, and uncover powerful, authentic responses. This is practical, no-nonsense training built on decades of experience with high-profile and high-stakes interviews.

What You'll Gain:

Strategies for building rapport quickly and effectively

Techniques to stay composed under pressure

Tools for shaping conversations with impact and integrity

Course Topics Include:

Advanced techniques for preparing without over-rehearsing

Asking sharper, shorter, and more revealing questions

Managing evasive, nervous, or difficult guests

Trauma-informed interviewing techniques

Listening for what’s said - and what’s not

Regaining control when things go off track

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