#85 Secrets to being exceptional TV/video presenter - Paul Coia, BBC

SRE LIVE with Sergey Ross

Paul Coia has been presenting on BBC for over 37 years. We talk about what makes a real difference in how you present on video, essentials of a great interview and more.

Highlights:

• How Paul coached a telecom exec to deliver a killer speech to employees
• A few ways to not appear like a a robot deliver a message on camera
• Paul’s path from getting his first job on the radio to hosting his own show on TV
• Why Paul wanted to present on TV in the first place
• What you need to do killer interviews
• Going from good to phenomenal: finding something different in yourself

About Paul

After being named Scottish Radio Personality Of The Year, and following his own TV chat show, Paul moved to London and was the first voice on Channel 4. He worked as a presenter for BBC 1 network on The Holiday Show, Pebble Mill At One and The Garden Party. On BBC 2 he hosted the long running Catchword quiz programme and Tricks Of The Trade. For ITV he presented Heaven Knows and The Birthday Show, and he was the voice that opened, not only Channel Four, but also Disney’s ABC1 TV channel. Paul presented Sky TV’s film review show, Preview, as well as their long running quiz, Spellbound. In radio, Paul has worked as a presenter for Radio 2, LBC, Radio Clyde and Radio Scotland. He currently presents weekly shows for BBC Radio London and BBC Radio Berkshire.

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