Keshini Navaratnam

International affairs & media expert

High Level, Bespoke International Media and Presentation Training and Communications Counsel for Governments, Diplomats and Business Leaders to Engage Effectively in the International Area

The challenges of operating in the international arena facing the 24 hour global news media are considerable. If English is not a first language the demands are even greater. Those who use the international media skilfully gain huge influence and have their messages heard. Failure to engage effectively can undermine the intended messages, negate the substance and damage reputation. Any mistake can be subject to the full glare of the global spotlight. Understanding what the global media wants and how to shape their coverage can increase news space, focus worldwide attention, increase impact and ultimately enhance profile.

Longtime BBC TV news anchor and international affairs and media expert Keshini Navaratnam, has advised numerous statesmen, diplomats, government officials and business leaders on global media and foreign affairs matters including at the UN, EU, Commonwealth, for international summits, crisis communications and global messaging. She specialises in leveraging the international media, enhancing substance with style of presentation, cross-cultural communications and targeting stakeholder audiences. She helps public figures communicate effectively on global speaking platforms such as the world economic forum at Davos, G8 and G20 discussions.

As a media practitioner with 17 years live BBC news broadcasting experience on TV and radio Keshini has conducted numerous interviews with heads of government, foreign ministers, diplomats, multinational CEOs and other public figures including sports stars, writers, musicians and artists. Working at top international level, she provides tailor-made advice, insights and media insider counsel that are focused on maximising impact and ensuring that substance is communicated.

• Skilful engagement with the media is created not born, even media professionals benefit from ongoing training and counsel
  
  
• Performing confidently and pressing the right buttons to resonate with your audience will determine your success
  
  
• Simply reading a pre-prepared speech or presentation will not work
  
  
• A stream of facts and figures will make your audience switch off
  
  
• Social media is enduring feature of today’s world. It provides opportunities and pitfalls on all communications issues
  
  
• “One message fits all” will not work. Messages must be individually tailored for a specific audience

Bespoke training and counsel tailored to individual requirements and functions including:

• High level international communications and global media focus
  
  
• Strategic message development and public announcements
  
  
• Stakeholder targeting
  
  
• Cross-cultural communications and leveraging the English language media
  
  
• Competing with “spin”
  
  
• Crisis communications and effective emergency response preparation
  
  
• TV, radio, print and social media training and engagement
  
  
• Transformation of technical detail into communication with impact
  
  
• Working discreetly to instil confidence and consistency

“I have valued for many years Keshini's advice on,
and evaluation of, a range of international and British affairs”


ALEXANDER LIKHOTAL
PRESIDENT AND CEO OF GREEN CROSS INTERNATIONAL

"superlative communication skills"


DE BEERS
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE INDUSTRY CONFERENCE

“Keshini has always been extremely well-informed on a range of foreign and Russian affairs. She is an excellent communicator and a stimulating and engaging interlocutor. I have great respect for her professional integrity and abilities”


MIKHAIL GORBACHEV
FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE SOVIET UNION

Keshini Navaratnam's other web sites
www.alexandriteglobal.com • www.globalnewsmakers.com
More information • media@keshiniglobal.com