Preparing for a media interview or a podcast: as a host or a guest

About the Host

Anna Baldina is a professional and passionate international media trainer and spoken voice coach. Member of VASTA (Voice and Speech Trainers Association), French "talent visa" holder ("international reputation" category). Anna acquired comprehensive education in public speaking, voice, writing, style, and presence. With over a decade of international experience on TV, she has worked in more than 20 countries and spent over 5,000 hours on live broadcasts. Anna conducted over 100 interviews with renowned personalities worldwide. Among them were former French president Valery Giscard d'Estaing, actors Fanny Ardant and Vincent Cassel, diplomats, executives, scientists, and writers. This experience inspired her to seek out and incorporate a collection of techniques from expert coaches in voice, communication, writing, style, presence, movement, and health. She has continued her research in these fields for over 20 years, taking consecutive group and private classes, as well as supervision sessions from media and art industry professionals in several countries. She studied from the distinguished acting and vocal coach Kristin Linklater in the Orkney Islands, UK. This experience defined the ethics and integrity of her work. Anna is recommended as a voice teacher by the Linklater community.

Client Requirements

Discussed depending on topic, but always a silent space (inside or outside). Often a free space to move freely. Sport/casual clothes for some sessions. Projector.