Podcast Training and Coaching

We help you tell audio stories that matter. Without the overwhelm.

Podcast Allies offers proven podcast training and coaching, developed from years in the field — training that takes you from idea to launch and well beyond.

We know how fascinating and useful a great podcast can be. We’ve also experienced every obstacle to getting there — and learned how to anticipate and overcome them.

We believe that great storytelling matters, whether it changes one human life or millions. Great audio storytelling demands experience on the creative side. And on the project management side. We do both, and we teach both in our podcast training, coaching and workshops.

Podcast training with Podcast Allies is customized for individuals or small groups, in-person or virtual.

INDIVIDUAL COACHING WITH ELAINE 

Our individual podcast coaching services are personal, creative, organized and empathic. 

Have a podcast challenge you're wrestling with and want to take a deep dive? Schedule a one-on-one consultation with Elaine.

• Single coaching session: $300

• Contact us for pricing on a bundle of coaching sessions

VISIONCASTING WORKSHOP,
Our signature podcast training program for leaders and teams

These days, communications and marketing leaders without podcasts know they’re being left behind. But smart leaders also know that a podcast must serve your listeners and the organization’s needs to be worthwhile! That can be a tough needle to thread. Get it right before you plunge in by working with Podcast Allies on your creative vision, your target audience, your purpose, format, voice, tone, and production plan.

This workshop uncovers your motivations, strengths and resources. The outcome: an editorial vision that serves as your strategic “operating manual” for the life of your show, and a podcast that will turn your audiences into fans.

PODCAST HOST Coaching

We coach hosts to sound like the best, most authentic versions of themselves and to conduct must-listen interviews. With our (extremely fun) coaching, hosts gain confidence so they can become your listeners’ “best friends.”  (Can be combined with Interviewing Skills course.)

INTERVIEWING SKILLS

Interviewing is at the heart of almost all audio storytelling, from 30-second public radio news spots to conversation shows to serialized narrative productions. We teach you how to prepare; how to elicit gripping stories from your guests; how to put them at ease; how to stay in charge; how to sound natural and much more. 

BE A GREAT GUEST TRAINING

These days, everyone wants to guest on podcasts; it’s an amazing thought leadership strategy. But it’s getting more competitive daily. Want a big leg up? Learn the essentials of what it means to be a superb guest — In the words of the industry, a “good talker.” Learning and practicing these essentials will help you hone your message and your voice, so you get results.

Team Coaching & WORKSHOPS

We offer a variety of interactive sessions for your communications or marketing team. Some examples of topics include:

• strategic podcast development

• understanding what to do on day one 

• training hosts to sound their best

• choosing amazing guests (and becoming great guests yourselves)

• and much more. 

To learn more about how Podcast Allies can help you achieve your podcast goals, contact us. We’d love to connect with you.