The courses provided by Andy and his expert team are “phones down, lean in” good – it’s training that’s interesting, relevant and stays with you.
Engie
Global Energy
Third City PR
Communications training is constantly evolving, and Andy and his team have a truly modern approach to mastering business interactions. They not only prepare you for stakeholders, clients, and customers but also speaking to journalists and refining your communication skills. Their insight and expertise are unmatched.
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We have had the pleasure of Andy and his team supporting us over the last few years within our company and community associates. He is a master at putting everyone at ease and getting the best out of everyone in the room.
CrossCountry Trains
SSE
Andy was the first person to train me about 17 years ago and I’ve consistently borrowed his expertise ever since. He’s a true professional who continues to keep pace with the ever-changing modern business media landscape
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Empower
Growth
Andy is a brilliant communications trainer, I've seen him work with engineers, power station directors and board members who perhaps didn't quite value this work, and left with a much better understanding, appreciation and technique.
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Energy UK
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Victrex Chemicals
Andy and his team are consummate trainers who brings simplicity, strategy and know-how together in one very straightforward package. Companies and organisations can face a whole range of known but also “left-field” challenges today. He brings professionalism, realism and also a lot of fun !
In a changing media climate, where social media plays a significant role in setting the agenda, the training by Dark Star Media was excellent in bringing the team up to speed, as well as providing us with helpful tips and guidance on how to respond. The practical aspect of the training, where real life scenarios were discussed in live media settings, provided great insight.
NCTX Transport
Border to Coast
Andy knows how the media interview process works from his time in front of and behind the camera as a senior broadcast journalist and news editor. But he also has the personality and demeanour to deliver challenging, enjoyable and practical media training.
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My training with Andy has been some of the best I've ever undertaken and has allowed me to significantly increase my impact in the presentations and the media. The training has been challenging and tiring, but always fun. I genuinely now see the world, and media in a different light
RAPonline
SGN
When I was Communications Director at SGN for many years , I had the privilege of working closely with Andy. His tailored communications and business training sessions significantly enhanced my own and my team's skills and knowledge. Always keeping it relevant and fresh, the training enabled us to engage more effectively with journalists and the wider media.
I have worked with Andy and his colleagues for over ten years, and he really gets it. That makes him great at what he does and very credible with senior teams. He brings real value to the table, especially when working with exec teams. His years of experience in journalism, including broadcast, make him a great media trainer.
