Online course

The Art Of The Interview

Learn how to conduct powerful, natural and memorable interviews that hold an audience’s attention from the first question to the final answer. Drawing on Niall Boylan’s 35 years in live talk radio, this course teaches the preparation, instincts and control needed to get the best from every guest, whether they are relaxed, guarded, emotional, evasive or difficult.

The Art Of The Interview

What you’ll learn

  • Research a guest properly without over scripting the interview.
  • Build sharper questions that produce stronger answers.
  • Listen actively and spot the follow up question in the moment.
  • Challenge evasive answers while keeping the interview professional.

Course details

Duration: 3 modules

Level: Beginner to professional

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Modules

Course modules

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Research & Preparation

A great interview begins long before the microphone goes live. Students learn how to research a guest, understand the topic, identify the strongest angles and prepare questions that lead to meaningful answers. The focus is on knowing enough to stay confident while avoiding the mistake of over scripting the conversation. Students also learn how to build a running order, spot potential risks and create a clear purpose for every interview.

Asking the Right Questions

This module teaches the difference between ordinary questions and questions that open people up. Students learn how to ask clear, direct and engaging questions, when to use open questions, when to challenge and when silence can be more powerful than speaking. The module also covers follow up questions, listening for contradictions, avoiding waffle and keeping the audience at the centre of the conversation.

Handling Difficult Guests

Not every guest is easy. Some avoid the question, some dominate the conversation, some become emotional and some try to control the interview. This module teaches students how to stay calm, professional and in charge. Students learn how to interrupt politely, bring a guest back to the point, challenge without sounding aggressive and end an interview strongly when it starts to drift.

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Course outcome

By the end of this course, students should be able to prepare and deliver a professional interview with confidence, structure and authority. They will understand how to create stronger moments, get better answers and keep listeners engaged throughout.