Radio Talk

Well, it happened.
I had a feeling this was coming in hot right around the corner.
I was asked to give an interview in the context of the francophone festival the Société Francophone de Victoria is hosting in two weeks!! YéYé!

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Made by Catherine Lefèbvre à La Société Francophone de Victoria

With this fire under my seat, I am able to carry on this next part of my inquiry, searching the depths of the interwebs for some glimpses of comfort, how-tos and easy-to-follow guidelines.

As I first search for “the art of interview” , and I was inundated with multiple results surrounding how to “nail the interview to get the job you want!”
What a concrete example to show you the importance of being explicit and as precise as possible when researching this vast webspace,and also being discerning with the results you check out!

With a few alterations to my question and peaking down a couple of rabbit holes, I arrived at a few sites of interest. Below is a list of pertinent pointers and recommendations as I prepare to give the best interview of my waking life!

I remember giving several interviews as a young child, we are so natural and close to our truth, we didn’t hesitate, judge nor second guess ourselves.
I strive to return to this state of affairs

TIPS AND TRICKS

  • Avoid sounding like a robot by not preparing direct answers to the questions!
  • But do Prepare talking points (About the topic, the organization your presenting, the event you’re sponsoring)
  • Start strong! Radio interviews are often short, and people listening to the radio are often multitasking. Get out that belly voice and grab their attention with a great hook!
  • Don’t give one-word replies! Answer questions in full and expand on what you mean, keep it clear. 
  • Speak with energy and charisma, showcase your passion and enthusiasm around the topic!
  • Be comfortable and be yourself! 
  • Smile on the radio (the listeners can hear it!)
  • Know the target audience for the radio station 
  • Do prepare a closing statement. 
  • Do not fret over small mistakes! The best thing to do is to carry on! 
  • Ask questions before the interview to clarify the format, timing, and any other inquiries. 
  • Be prepared with a goal in mind, is there a desired outcome? 
  • Don’t forget to have yourself a glass of water!