Our Expert Trainers

Geoffrey Stackhouse, Managing Director

An MBA-trained former management consultant with more than 25 years’ experience in journalism, Geoffrey has a unique perspective on how to engage strategically and effectively with the media. His disciplined and proven approach has helped hundreds of senior executives improve their media performance.

Geoffrey began his career in banking, before moving to technical analysis and then to the media. He has worked on both sides of the microphone and written for publications such as BRW and the Sydney Morning Herald. He is in demand across Australia and the region, helping leading organisations protect and promote their reputations. Read more...

Sharon Leifer, Broadcast Specialist

Having spent 14 of her 20-year career as a senior broadcast journalist at BBC News, Sharon brings to Clarity a wealth of experience in a fast-paced, competitive news environment. In Australia she has worked for Sky News and a range of independent production companies.

Her understanding of how journalists operate and her analysis of story lines, interview performances and potential pitfalls is swift and insightful. As Clarity’s specialist broadcast trainer, Sharon will help hone your spokespeople’s TV and radio messaging. Read more...