Sound like a broadcaster….
not a beginner.
You know your subject well. But when you go on-air… it doesn’t sound right.
What you’re missing is the craft — the pacing, presence, and the interview instincts that separate a boring listen from one which truly grips people.
I spent more than 20 years at the BBC, including a decade on a major national network, making some of the biggest names around sound the best on air.
Now I bring those skills to individual podcast hosts - like you.
This isn’t generic coaching on RSS feeds, growth hacks and analytics. This is performance and interview technique from someone who's done thousands of hours of live broadcast.
This is about making you the best podcaster you can be.
Not sure what you need?
Hosting a podcast for a company or team, or looking for help with being interviewed? See Media Training.
Why work with me?
“James and I make the podcast Can We Have Your Attention?" together. Before working with James, I had never before hosted, guested, or otherwise appeared on an audio programme.
Prior to making this podcast, my previous experience making programmes was in London-based agencies with teams of people - five, sometimes ten, sometimes more - and budgets to match. Working with James has been like working with ten people in a London agency - that's how good he is.
James trained me on how to present and host, and has coached me with real expertise and warmth on everything from my presentation style to how to get the best quality audio while recording remotely.
He makes guests feel completely at ease, and coaches wonderful, thoughtful interviews with intelligent guests on a range of subjects. His editorial skills and ear for audio also means we have a high quality podcast, that I'm proud to be a part of and would proudly recommend to colleagues and advertisers.
He's an exceptional creator and creative partner, and I've learned so much from him.
For anyone looking to improve their presentation and performance as a podcast guest or host, James is your man.
For anyone looking for high quality, good value, professional media training - James is your man.
And for producing a corporate podcast - James is your man.
-Claire Coady, Founder, The Attention Practice
Pricing
Diagnostic
£600 · 90 minutes, one-to-one
A single focused remote session on voice, pacing, and interview technique, built around a review of one of your recent episodes. Ideal if you want a sharp diagnostic before deciding on a fuller programme.
Foundations
£1,650 · 3 sessions over 2–3 weeks
Delivery and voice, interview technique, and a full review of your recorded output — with practical homework between remote sessions so the changes stick.
Immersion
£2,400 · 4 sessions plus feedback on two full episodes
Everything in Foundations, plus format and structure coaching, delivered remotely & tailored to a new launch or a considered relaunch of an existing show.
Studio
£POA · Bespoke
Full and half days working together in person wherever you are, covering voice, interview technique and on-camera and microphone presence, building to mock interviews run under the exact conditions of your real recording. For a launch that matters, I'll also be in the room for your first live sessions, so the coaching holds up when it counts. I’ll also give full feedback on completed episodes.