AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Communications, Media Relations, Crisis Communications & Planning, Television, radio and newspaper, Speaking to the media, Presentation skills

BIOGRAPHY / SERVICE
    Gerard Braud (Jared Bro) is an international consultant, trainer and professional speaker, providing companies with Media Training, Crisis Management and Video Production.

His professional programs include keynote speeches, breakout sessions, one-on-one coaching, full-day workshops and two-day workshops. Noted among attendees and meeting planners for the extreme interactive nature of his programs, Gerard consistently ranks among the top rated speakers at conferences and workshops. His mix of wit, humor and first hand knowledge of his subjects leaves audiences laughing while they learn. Meeting planners will tell you that his sessions are always a topic of conversation at the conference watering hole.

Gerard's keynote presentations include those related to dealing with the media or dealing with a crisis, as well as his newest keynote, "Modern Lessons from Stone Age People."

"Modern Lessons from Stone Age People" is based on Gerard's first hand experience with "stone age" tribes while filming a documentary on the island of Irian Jaya. Struck by the character and lifestyle of the people, Gerard realized those of us in the fast paced internet world could all learn a thing or two from these so-called primitive people. A dozen key lessons came from his experience. Meeting planners are encouraged to select the three lessons that best apply to their audience. All 12 lessons will be featured in Gerard's upcoming book by the same name.

An award winning journalist for 15 years, Gerard was on the front line of breaking news, with affiliate reports seen around the world on CBS, NBC and CNN.

He is a Fellow of Environmental Communications from the Institute of Environmental Communications at Loyola University, and a member of the Institute's Adjunct Faculty.



PROGRAM TITLES

Profit from Communications

If you could attach a dollar to every word that comes out of your mouth would you make money or lose money? Learn how companies make millions linking profits to media relations.

Controlling the Uncontrollable Newsday

Can't get news coverage when you want it? Always get it when you don't want it?
This interactive seminar shows you how to take control of your day when the media is in control.
Inside the Minds and Motives of the Media

When investigative reporters start digging you need this interactive seminar. Learn the hidden message behind hidden camera interviews, plus techniques for dealing with the likes of CBS, NBC, ABC & CNN.

A Day in the Life of a TV Newsroom

Organized chaos rules this highly interactive seminar. Live out a complete day in a TV Newsroom in one hour, learning valuable lessons on how to penetrate the media in good times and bad.

The Damage Control Course: How to Write a crisis Plan

When "it" hits the fan you don't have time to think. Learn the nuts and bolts of what goes into a crisis communications plan that cuts through the chaos and panic during a crisis.

Media Training

Lives and businesses are destroyed daily by the media. Learn critical lessons on how to answer both positive and negative questions, plus lessons about the wants, needs and desires of the media.

Media Training is offered both as a private coaching session as well as in formats for larger groups.

Why Media Training Fails

This insightful seminar looks at issues that keep spokespeople from performing at their best after training, including a look at psychological and emotional hang-ups that a good trainer needs to address.

Ambassador Training

Don't let your employees get ambushed by negative comments when they are out in public. This workshop arms employees with critical key messages about your organization so they are ambassadors everywhere they go.

Modern Lessons from Stone Age People

Supported by a single photo of nearly naked tribesmen, Gerard shares live lessons learned from these "Stone Age" people encountered while filming a documentary. Learn valuable lessons about leadership, teamwork, diversity, faith and more.