These videos are a taster of Mark Barton's media training and presentation skills sessions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why do people ignore you, talk over you, or glaze over when you speak? In this video, I break down the brutal reason people don’t take you seriously — and the simple shift that makes them pay attention instantly. Most people don’t realise they’re sending the wrong signal in the first five seconds of a conversation. I’ll show you exactly what that signal is, how you’re doing it without noticing, and how to flip it fast. No shouting, no fake confidence — just one change in how you start speakin
Most people speak before their face and voice are even awake — and it shows. Whether you’re presenting, pitching, recording video or leading a meeting, a cold voice and “sleeping face” can make you sound flat, monotone and underconfident. In this video, I show you the 5-minute warm-up routine I use every day before going on camera, hosting events or speaking to an audience. It wakes up your facial muscles, gives your voice range and instantly boosts your presence.
Ever wondered how to wake up early every single day—without hitting snooze? For 5 years straight, I woke up at 2:07am every morning for work. In this video, I’ll share the 3 powerful tips that made it possible—and how you can use them to transform your own mornings.
Struggling to keep your audience awake on Zoom? Whether it’s clients, colleagues, or even friends, too many online meetings feel flat, boring, and disconnected. In this video, I’ll share practical tips to keep people engaged on Zoom — so your calls stand out, build trust, and actually get results.
Pace. Pitch. Pause. These are the 3 Ps of presenting, pitching & public speaking. Unleash the Ps. Hook your audience. Here’s why...
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.
Scared of speaking in public? The Shark Cage Method will change that. Just like facing a white shark in a cage, confronting your fear head-on is the fastest way to grow — and become a better, more confident public speaker. In this video, I take you straight into the middle of London’s Trafalgar Square, with no safety nets, no captive audience, and no script — just real people, judgmental eyes, and the challenge of speaking in public for real.
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