Here are a few tips to help you crush your next press interview:1. This will save you many awkward pauses or having to admit that you’re not sure what the correct number is! Make sure you’ve rehearsed and jotted down speaking points for yourself (everyone seizes up sometimes), but also make sure you’re clear on what you don’t want to say. Throughout the interview, don’t be afraid to take a pause to take a deep breath if you notice yourself getting nervous and try to relax and talk to them as you would a friend. Giving interviews about your company can seem like a heavy responsibility — especially if you have several topics you can’t talk about publicly — but reporters understand those constraints and will almost always respect them.

Source: Forbes March 10, 2017 21:11 UTC