Sue Kedgley is a Wellington writer, media trainer and independent director. She is the author of eight books, the most recent being ‘Fifty Years of Feminism’ -a personal memoir being published in May 2021, which recounts the history of feminism from the early, heady days of women’s liberation, to the backlash against feminism in the 80’s and 90’s, to the more recent feminist resurgence. More about Sue
Media training
Giving an effective media interview is more challenging than ever before. Today’s media spokespersons compete with shrinking audiences, reduced attention spans, social media overload and sensationalised reporting.
To improve your media profile and prepare for media interviews, I offer lively, practical, affordable media training sessions for individuals, small groups, or two or three colleagues.
I offer half-day workshops, or specific, individualised training and mentoring sessions in the following areas:
- How to generate media interest and master the ground rules for dealing successfully with the media
- How to create memorable media messages, answer tough questions and feel confident and relaxed when dealing with the media
- Interview tips, and how to improve your performance and adjust your approach for television, radio and print interviews
My training programmes are based on my many years of practical experience as a journalist and reporter/director for TVNZ, and my experience as a public figure being extensively interviewed by the media.
My sessions are practical, useful and down to earth.
During the session, you will take part in mock interviews for television, radio and print. You will learn tips and skills to improve your performance and enable you to handle any media interview with confidence.
You will also learn how the media works, how to generate media interest, how to prepare media releases and how to use social media effectively.
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New book: Fifty Years a Feminist
A pioneering New Zealand feminist reflects on fifty years of feminism
Sue's new book was published on14 May 2021 and is available now from Massey University Press and Unity Books.
"In this direct, energetic and focused autobiography, Kedgley tracks the development of feminism over the last five decades and its intersection with her life, describing how she went from debutante to stroppy activist, journalist, safe-food activist and Green politician. Her rich and rewarding life has included encounters with Betty Friedan, Yoko Ono, Kofi Annan, Sonja Davies and the Dalai Lama, and she has never abandoned her feminist convictions. She regrets that there is still a culture of male entitlement, sexism and double standards, and that women are still victims of violence. Even so, she argues, feminism has achieved an extraordinary amount. Fifty years ago women were a sort of underclass. Now they have entered almost every sphere of national life, even if many pay a high price for their hard-won success." Read more about the book
Buy now from Massey University Press
Read the interview: 10 Questions with Sue Kedgley (Massey University Press website)