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This insightful volume explores the major challenges facing sports
journalism in Australia today, discussing how, in an environment
dominated by sports organisations and increasing commercial
factors, the role of the sports journalist is being severely
compromised. By combining quantitative and qualitative responses
from 120 sports journalists with previous research and placing
these in the theoretical lenses of field and gatekeeping theories,
this book provides a comprehensive overview of the field of
Australian sports journalism. Topics discussed include ethical
questions in reporting on sports, the role of women in sports
journalism, and the increased commercialisation of the field, as
well as journalists' perceptions on sports organisations and the
changing access for media. The book also offers suggestions for the
future of the industry, and two contemporary conceptual models are
developed. Offering important insight into the workings of
contemporary sports journalism in Australia, this book is a useful
resource for academics and students around the world in the fields
of journalism, media, sports and communication.
Some books on the topic of confidence offer a 'quick-fix' approach
which could be summarised as 'believe in yourself'. This Pocketbook
is different; it suggests that you need to arrive at a position of
justified self-belief. In other words get good at something then
believe in yourself. It contains tips and techniques to help you
grow in confidence, grasp life's challenges and fulfil your
ambitions. Confidence matters because a lack of it can stop you
going after what you really want in life. The focus of this book is
on acquiring real confidence, that is substantial and justifiable.
Discover how to take on more challenging tasks through graded
exposure, managing your mindset and tapping into your
sub-personalities. The author Peter English set up his own training
company almost two decades ago and over the years has found that a
lack of confidence is an issue for many course participants. The
advice and tips in this Pocketbook are based partly on working with
those people, hearing their stories and finding ways to help them,
as well as on research he has undertaken and his own experience of
having once been a shy person. The Confidence Pocketbook sets out a
range of confidence-building strategies and then pulls these
together into an action plan. There is advise too on how to boost
your confidence at short notice when faced with specific challenges
(e.g. tackling a difficult conversation or making an important
presentation.)
At some stage or other we all have to deal with difficult
conversations. It may be to express dissatisfaction with our own
treatment or give feedback on someone's poor performance. You may
have to make clear a tough decision or deny a request. Saying 'no'
is not easy. "The Tackling Difficult Conversations Pocketbook" will
help build your confidence, reduce your anxiety and equip you with
the skills to steer emotionally-fuelled conversations towards a
successful outcome. It helps you learn how to communicate with
authority, clarity and persuasiveness, and - through active
listening, mirroring body language and other techniques - how to
empathize with the other person and how to interpret what they are
saying, feeling and thinking. Being clear about the outcome you
desire and recognising your own responses to conflict (and managing
these constructively) will be crucial to your preparations. Timing,
location and seating arrangements are factors too, as this
pocketbook explains.
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