Videos to help you communicate with confidence, and a taster of Mark's media training and presentation skills sessions. For more videos, click the link below.
Across more than 20,000 interviews, I've asked over 100,000 questions. The guests who impressed me most all did one deceptively simple thing: they answered the question. In this video, I share the single technique that forces you to answer the question every time — whether you want to or not. It takes seconds to learn, and it'll transform how you come across in interviews, pitches, and everyday conversations.
Timothée Chalamet won the Golden Globes in 60 seconds — and showed four skills every speaker should steal. Before he even says a word, he does something most speakers never do. I've spent 23 years on live television and conducted more than 20,000 interviews. Chalamet's acceptance speech is one of the cleanest examples I've seen of how to command a room without overstaying your welcome. Here's four lessons from the 60 seconds.
There’s one habit that quietly ruins great speakers: filler words. The ums, the errs, the uhs… they make you sound unsure, unprepared, and unconfident. Back in 1995, when I started my broadcasting career, I made a decision: I would eliminate “um” from my vocabulary. It changed everything — my delivery, my confidence, and the way people listened to me. In this video, I’ll show you 3 simple speaking tricks I’ve used ever since to banish filler words without sounding robotic or scripted.
Want to wow your audience like Tom Cruise? In this video, I break down his honorary Oscar speech at the 16th Governors Awards on November 16th 2025 and reveal the 4 key skills that make him unforgettable on stage. From showing humility to using small gestures, storytelling, and raw passion — these tips aren’t just for actors. They work in presentations, speeches, meetings, and everyday conversations.
There’s a new epidemic — and it’s not what you think. The word “like” has invaded everyday speech, making us sound less confident, less persuasive, and less professional. But don’t worry — there’s a cure. In this video, I take a (slightly serious, slightly tongue-in-cheek) look at why filler words like “like” have taken over the English-speaking world — and what you can do to stop it.
Unlock the 3 essential interview secrets from UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer — revealed through my own on-camera exchange with him. Whether you're an interviewer, an interviewee, or simply want to communicate with more clarity and authority, these three techniques will instantly upgrade your skills.
They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression—and science agrees. Studies show you have just 7 seconds to win over your audience. In this video, I’ll share 3 powerful tips to help you master those first crucial moments—whether you’re giving a speech, appearing on camera, or pitching an idea.
Why did Kemi Badenoch’s Budget Day speech make such an impact — and what can you learn from it? Today, we’re breaking down four key moments from her House of Commons performance to reveal the communication techniques that truly land with an audience.
After conducting over 20,000 live interviews, I discovered that the most underrated superpower isn’t speaking…it’s listening. Not the fake kind where you wait for your turn to talk — but the real, focused, selfless kind that changes conversations, relationships and outcomes. In this video, I share why listening is so transformative and what thousands of hours in live TV revealed about human connection.
Unlock the interview secrets behind 'The Rest Is Politics' podcast. In this video, I break down the three powerful techniques Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart use to captivate millions — and show you how to use them in your own interviews, presentations and conversations.
What's your crutch word? Basically. Literally. Honestly. Truly. Like. We all have one. And every time we use it, we chip away at our own credibility. 23 years of live television and more than 20,000 interviews taught me this: crutch words weaken your message and your authority. The good news is they're fixable.
Energy is the invisible thing that decides whether people listen to you — or tune you out. Too little? You bore them. Too much? You exhaust them. 23 years of live television and more than 20,000 interviews taught me this: Energy is the most important communication skill there is. More important than vocabulary. More important than body language. In this video, I break down the communication energy scale — from 1 to 10 — using four films.
Steven Bartlett built Diary of a CEO partly by being willing to look stupid on camera. He never pretends to understand everything his guests say. When neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart explains where intuition lives — in the brain and the gut — Bartlett asks what he jokingly calls a "stupid" question, and owns it with a smile. That willingness is exactly why his audience trusts him.
Most people spend their lives trying to imitate others. But the truth is: the only way to become unforgettable as a presenter, speaker, or communicator… is to be yourself, squared. In this video, I share the real story of how I tried (and failed) to copy a famous BBC newsreader when I started my career — and the surprising lesson I learned that transformed my life on and off camera.
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