Media training and interview coach

Founders, executives, professionals such as doctors or lawyers, non-profit leaders and community organizations preparing for a launch or a public issue.

Fee per session or half-day workshop, plus packages for teams. Repeat work comes from organizations that train new spokespeople each year.

• Experience being interviewed or interviewing others
• Coaching and giving honest, kind feedback
• Clear explanation of complex ideas
• Comfort with video calls and basic recording

• Consider professional liability and commercial general liability insurance, especially for in-person sessions
• If you rent a room for workshops, check venue costs and any municipal rules
• Work can be uneven, as clients often book around launches or news events
• Register for GST/HST once revenue passes the small supplier threshold
• In Quebec, check whether clients expect sessions in French

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $500 to $3,000, depending on your equipment and whether you rent rooms for workshops. If you rent a room, check venue costs and any municipal rules.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $400 to $3,500, depending on how many clients you coach and your rates. Work can be uneven, as clients often book around launches or news events.

Consider professional liability and commercial general liability insurance, especially for in-person sessions. Also check GST/HST registration once revenue passes the small supplier threshold, and in Quebec check whether clients expect sessions in French.