Executive Training

Executive Communications and Media Performance Programmes.

Protecting reputations. Strengthening leadership. Delivering control under pressure.

At Knights MPR, we prepare leadership teams to communicate with clarity, credibility and authority in high-stakes environments. Our experts work with organisations across maritime, energy, and industrial sectors to transform how executives communicate – not just what they say, but how they are perceived.

This is not media training. This is executive performance advisory at its best with highly trained and experienced journalists.

BE PREPARED. BE CONFIDENT. BE IN CONTROL.

In today’s landscape, every executive interaction is a reputational moment.
From media interviews and investor engagement to crisis response and stakeholder scrutiny, the ability to communicate effectively is no longer optional. It is a leadership requirement.

Yet most organisations face a critical gap:

Strong technical expertise
Inconsistent communication under pressure
We close that gap.

What we do

Executive Training and Advisory Built for Real-World Pressure

We equip senior leaders to:

Control narratives, not react to them
Translate complexity into compelling, credible messaging
Perform confidently in high-pressure media and stakeholder environments
Align personal voice with corporate strategy

Our programmes are bespoke, immersive and grounded in real-world scenarios – not theory.

Our approach

From Capability to Consistency
We do not believe in one-off training events.
We build long-term communication capability, structured across three layers:

Foundation

Executive Media Training

A focused, high-impact programme designed to build core communication capability.

Includes:

Media landscape and expectations
Message development and narrative structure
Storytelling for technical and complex subjects
Live interview simulations (filmed)
Individual coaching and feedback

Outcome: Executives communicate with clarity, confidence and control.

Performance

Executive Coaching

Targeted 1:1 coaching for senior leaders operating in high-visibility roles.

Focus areas:

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Personal narrative development
High-stakes interview preparation
Messaging under scrutiny

Outcome: Leaders develop an authentic, credible and authoritative voice.

Protection

Crisis and Scenario Simulation

Board-level simulation designed to stress-test communication under pressure.

Includes:

Real-world crisis scenarios
Live media simulations
Rapid response training
Stakeholder communication strategy

Outcome: Leadership teams are prepared, aligned and resilient when it matters most.

What makes us different

PRACTITIONERS, NOT TRAINERS, TRUSTED BY GLOBAL INDUSTRY LEADERS

Shaped by experience

Our programmes are led by:

Former senior journalists
Sector specialists in maritime, energy and industrial markets
Advisors with direct experience of high-stakes communication environments

Bespoke by design

Every programme is:

Built around your executives
Aligned to real business scenarios
Designed to reflect upcoming opportunities and risks

Built for leadership

We develop:

Decision-makers, not just spokespeople
Strategic communicators, not scripted responders

Who is this for?

We work with organisations where communication carries weight:

Maritime and shipping
Energy (oil and gas, renewables, nuclear)
Industrial and engineering sectors
Technology and innovation companies

Typically:

C-suite and senior leadership teams
Investor-facing executives
Technical leaders transitioning into external roles

Investment

Programmes are scoped based on:

Executive cohort size
Level of customisation
Scenario complexity
Ongoing advisory requirements

Typical engagements

Programmes are tailored to your needs:

Training programmes
Multi-session executive coaching
Integrated advisory retainers

Strategic value

This is not a communications exercise. It is:

Reputational risk mitigation
Leadership capability development
Narrative control at the highest level of the organisation

What happens next?

We make the process straightforward:

1. Initial discussion – align on objectives, participants, and timing

2. Programme design – tailored to your organisation, sector, and risk profile

3. Delivery – practical, high-impact training with real scenarios

4. Follow-up support – ensuring learning translates into performance

Delivery: Typical programmes are delivered within 4-6 weeks of confirmation.

Take the next step

Secure your executive team’s readiness before it’s tested.

Reserve your programme with a provisional booking.

A fully refundable reservation fee secures your preferred date while we finalise scope and tailor the training to your team. No obligation. No risk. Full flexibility if plans change.

Reserve your training date

Download our Media Performance Programme fact sheet

Request a programme proposal

OR MAKE A BOOKING OR RESERVATION ONLINE

1 Day Executive Media Training

Price range: £7,500.00 through £9,500.00

Group (max 6)

OUTCOME:

Executives leave able to confidently manage interviews, maintain control, and represent the business without reputational leakage.

WHAT THIS DELIVERS:

• Message discipline under pressure
• Interview control techniques
• Live media simulation with expert feedback
• Executive narrative alignment

Reserve your programme today with a provisional booking fee:

A fully refundable reservation fee secures your preferred training date while we finalise scope and tailor a training programme for your executive’s needs. No obligation. No risk. Full flexibility if plans change.

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