Executive media training
Practical, on-camera coaching that helps leaders communicate with clarity, credibility, and control—especially when the stakes are high.
Tim Calahan Consulting
Say what matters.
Before the moment matters.
Newsroom-tested communications counsel and executive coaching for leaders, experts, and organizations with something important to say.
The advantageI've sat on both sides of the interview.
As an Emmy Award-winning anchor and executive producer—and now a communications strategist—I know what reporters need, what audiences remember, and what leaders must do to earn trust.
EmmyAward-winning journalist
500M+Earned audience reach
100+Original episodes created
Broadcast instincts.
Executive-level counsel.
01 / Services
Clarity under
pressure.
Every engagement is built around the real moment ahead—not a generic presentation or an off-the-shelf communications playbook.
Moderation, interviews & brand storytelling
Conference moderation, executive and customer interviews, branded video creation, and story-led content for organizations across wine, aviation, broadcasting, healthcare, and other experience-driven industries.
Strategic communications
Senior-level counsel for communications planning, earned media, executive visibility, thought leadership, and reputation-building.
Message development
Message maps, proof points, sound bites, and storylines that make complex information understandable—and memorable.
Crisis readiness
Scenario planning, spokesperson preparation, rapid-response messaging, and calm counsel before pressure becomes a public test.
Fractional communications counsel
Flexible, senior communications support for growing teams, major initiatives, leadership transitions, and organizations without an in-house lead.
02 / Ways to work together
Support shaped
around the moment.
The Interview Intensive
A targeted preparation session for one high-stakes interview or appearance, including message refinement, mock questions, coached practice, and clear takeaways.
Media Training Workshop
A customized half- or full-day experience with realistic interview scenarios, on-camera practice, direct feedback, bridging techniques, and preparation for difficult questions.
Strategic Communications Counsel
Flexible senior support for communications strategy, media relations, executive positioning, major announcements, crisis readiness, and important initiatives.
03 / Built for
Leaders with
something at stake.
C-suite executivesPhysicians & clinical leadersFounders & entrepreneursNonprofit & association leadersCommunications teamsOrganizations navigating change
04 / Inquire
What's the moment
you need to be ready for?
Tell me what's ahead, who needs to be prepared, and what success looks like. I'll recommend a focused approach and scope.
Email Tim