COMMUNICATE BETTER

Good communication is essential for leaders to successfully engage stakeholders.

Nikitas Communications will show you how. We specialize in Professional Development focusing on Media Training, Public Speaking, Presentation Skills, and Crisis Preparation and Management.

Nikitas Communications will help you reduce fear and increase confidence in traditional news media interaction, on social media, on Zoom and Skype, in a crisis, in politics, during a speech, expert panel, TED-style talk, or business presentation.

We specialize in best practices for improved engagement on Zoom and Skype during the Covid-19 pandemic.

We work with individuals or groups, remotely or in-person, tailoring offerings to fit your needs.

Mike Nikitas is also available to plan, host, or moderate your panel, debate, or event.

A graduate school professor of Media Strategy and Skills, and an award-winning former TV news anchor, Mike Nikitas uniquely combines his expertise in journalistic and performance skills to help you communicate with clarity and authenticity, resulting in greater corporate and personal engagment.

Nikitas Communications is a known and trusted adviser and communications coach to leaders in business, government, law enforcement, education, law, healthcare, biotechnology and cybersecurity.

Our Services

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Media Training

Training for media-facing individuals to anticipate reporter behavior, avoid common traps, and confidently focus their messaging.

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Public Speaking and Presentation Skills

Strengthen your public speaking and presentation skills by learning how to keep the audience focused on your message.

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Crisis Communications

Learn how to get in front of a crisis with strong and effective communications across all media platforms.

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Event Leadership

Mike Nikitas will host, moderate, or MC your event, panel, or debate.

“Mike was great in coaching me, as a complete beginner, into swiftly being more confident with the media – and I still use his lessons today.”

– Dr. Phil Budden, Former British Consul General to New England

Latest Tips from Nikitas Communications

Unfavorable, Unfair, or Inaccurate?

Jun 17, 2023

The outcome of interaction with traditional news media is never certain. But I contend the benefit of coverage is almost always worth the risk. And if you are armed with simple messaging tactics, and you stay on message, accurate and even beneficial coverage is more likely to result. Always monitor the coverage and have realistic expectations. After an interview with a journalist, seek out the final product. Observe how you came across. Read your quotes if in print. If you don’t like what you see, ask yourself: was the coverage unfavorable, unfair, or inaccurate? There is a difference. If unfavorable, ...Read More

Video Conferencing: Look Me in the Eye, and Keep Your Nose in the Middle

Most of us are Zooming/Skyping/Microsoft Teaming in this time of Covid-19. I prefer Zooming with clients and to teach my grad school class “Media Strategy and Skills.” But most people are still framing these videoconferencing ...Read More

Apr 17, 2021

Google Me

Google The Reporter After you agree to a media interview, take a minute to research the reporter you’ll be speaking with. Google the reporter. The communications or PR staff at a larger entity may do ...Read More

Apr 2, 2020

Collaboration?

The tip: Be Aware of Cultural Differences When dealing with media outside the U.S., do your homework before traveling. Talk to colleagues familiar with media in the country you’re traveling to. Talk to your corporate ...Read More