timknight + associates

From Independent World Television's The Real News, 2007:

We gained so much working with you up there — it's really changed the way we're talking to people out here.

Zack Exley

It was very helpful. I am very pleased with the session.

Urban Hamid

The interviewing training was totally priceless, as was delving into your book. The script training was challenging almost to the point of painful at times for me but I think that also will prove very valuable.

Sam Husseini

I have learned how to be a better journalist. How to strive for excellence and not settle for the comfort of mediocrity.

Natalie Kalata

I found our session extremely helpful. It's great when someone has had enough experience to cut to the Zen centre of an activity and can bring it into the light, as you did. Your guidance gave me confidence in presenting and a desire to learn more.

Wayne MacPhail

I learned a tremendous amount I'm sure due to Tim's method of teaching. As opposed to just an academic perspective, Tim was able to show us first hand his methods and have us learn through doing. He obviously has a world of experience and it was wonderful to be able to share in that.

Patrice Mousseau

I can't imagine anyone better at it than you and TRN would be foolish to let you go or use you less often. You are one of the industry’s class acts and TRN is lucky to have you.

David Nayman

As an on camera journalist with several years of experience I found your training to be a breath of fresh air. The methods you used to bring understanding to the text enabled me to bring a fresh and new approach to my work.

Zaa Nkweta

His book provided a broad introduction to the foundations of journalism while his training delved into the minutia. The training also provided the most vital kind of information: it taught me just how much I don't know.

Matthew Palevsky

The various tips from the training sessions will be very useful. And actually enacting interview scenarios definitely helps a 'learn-by-doing' person like me.

Fahad Pinto

It was incredibly helpful. Tim was great — he was straightforward and his approach provided us with all of the skills to feel comfortable in front of (and behind) the camera. I really can't think of any "constructive criticism" because he worked with us so closely, answering all of our questions, tailoring the session to us, allowing us to focus on the areas where we needed the most work. So it really was an amazing experience, and we had fun through it all.

Elizabeth Wiley

What they've said about Tim Knight + Associates training over the years:

"Real experiences, real stories. Demo of critiquing tapes was very useful.”
“Tim Knight was very effective.”
“Tim. He’s GREAT!”
“Tim did a great job of giving us ideas and methods. The workshop brainstorming sessions were really helpful.”
“Tim Knight’s session was specific, inspirational and inspiring.”
“Tim knight’s session was favourite because of his experience reporting overseas – gave concrete examples.”
“Tim Knight was very engaging and offered a lot of valuable insight.”
“Tim Knight's session on how to train was very helpful. His session helped provide me with useful tools on how to train as well as how I should carry out workshops.”
“Tim Knight was amazing.”
“It was concrete, entertaining and the most useful.”
“Tim, Tim, Tim!! Ethics and practical matters, love of Africa – Fab!”

Written evaluations from
Journalists For Human Rights workshop

I want you to know that since you last came to South Africa, I have been on many training courses and you remain the most dynamic and inspiring facilitator/workshop leader/journalist I know!!!

Paula Slier,
Freelance International journalist

I use your techniques every day and they have been key to my success in the world of TV.

Norm Bolen,
Executive Vice President for Programming,
Alliance Atlantis Communications

I have covered everything from the Summit of the Americas ... to five days in New York City reporting the attack on the World Trade Center … … thanks again for your course ... and for helping to show me that this profession of ours is a noble one, after all.

Todd van der Heyden,
CFCF News, Montreal

Outstanding. You reached every single person ... not only in content presentation but in motivating them to reevaluate their reasons for being in TV - no easy task.

Peter Chant,
Director, PBS Journalism Training Program

I continue to feel a new level of commitment, enthusiasm and "can-do" spirit among the staff. My deepest gratitude and admiration.

Alan Foster,
Executive Producer, WGBH - Boston,
News & Current Affairs

Your workshop was fabulous and you were graded accordingly - one of the highest grades in the 15 years I've been having workshops.

Jerry Tiemann,
Director of Training,
South Carolina Educational TV

"Not only did he give himself as a professional, he gave his heart. This was the best."
"Tim has an incredible generosity and commitment to our craft ... a TV prophet."
"Outstanding ... Tim Knight is a genius, a prophet and a nice guy."
"He was excellent. Wild background ... good wit. A rebel in his time ... but a pro."
"Knight was an excellent, generous and extremely knowledgeable leader."
"Most important were Tim's intelligence, integrity and fresh perspective."
"Leader conveyed the basics AND sophisticated ideas."
"Commands respect by his knowledge, style and humanity ... seminar felt like a gift from him."

Written PBS TV Journalism Workshop Evaluations

The Executive Producers give credit to Tim for an essential role in the rise of ratings.

Les Lawrence,
Coordinator, CBC TV Training

One of the reasons we gain the honours we do around the world is because of the unselfish dedication of Tim Knight.

Percy Hatfield,
Reporter, CBC-TV, Windsor

Just when I thought I knew everything, you guys came along and taught me a lot. It was the best training experience I have had in 15 years with the CBC.

Terry Matte,
Senior Producer, CBC-TV

Reacquainted with my personal passion for storytelling, I was truly inspired. Tim, once again I express my deep-seated gratitude for the inspirational time I spent with you.

Mark Murphy,
News & Public Affairs Director, Shaw Cable

You've done a tremendous job for the CBC.

Peter Herrndorf,
Vice President, CBC

I'm not exaggerating when I say the course was worth a case of Chateau Lafite 1975 at least.

Norm Bolen,
Executive Producer, CBC-TV

It is your personal commitment and unfailing optimism that account for the results you achieve.

Raymonde Proulx,
Training Consultant, Radio-Canada

"I can't speak highly enough of the 'Tim Knight' experience."
"Tim was with us all the way - supportive, critical without being nasty, setting the pace to match our ups and down, and always full of wonderful wisdom from his years in the biz."
"Tim was a wonderful speaker and teacher. He presented everything in an articulate, humourous way ... I felt eager to improve my work."
"I cannot say enough about his skill. I found his ability to transfer information outstanding. His manner was personable and witty."
"Tim Knight was terrific. We all had immense respect for him."

Written TVOntario (Canada) workshop evaluations

You have a whole new fan club. The folks in your group thought the time they spent with you was fantastic.

Jed DeCory,
Executive Producer, TVOntario Training

The wisdom and knowledge we got from Tim motivated us to feel that we really can do the best programs in Finland (or Europe). He is the best trainer we can imagine.

Peppi Kajanne,
Executive Producer, MTV, Finland

They sent me to this guy called Tim. Calls himself a trainer. This trainer told me to look through, not at, the camera. Told me to stop and think about what I'm reading. This had a strange, calming effect on me. Now, somehow, I make sense. Even when the script doesn't. This guy Tim, he's no trainer. He's a fucking genius.

Hilary Brown,
Anchor, CBC Evening News, Toronto

Tim was absolutely delightful. The reporters, producers, researchers and technicians who participated, close to 20 of them, were unanimous in their appreciation of the quality of the seminar.

Donald Berrigan,
Responsable formation et developpement, Radio Quebec

"Thank you for reaching deep into yourself and giving so much."
"Apart from being of enormous value, the course was both mentally and emotionally fulfilling. It was really powerful stuff."
"Journalists are now workers for the people, not the state."
"With all that I have received, I am going to challenge others and persuade them to get on the move."
"I found the course tremendously exciting and challenging."
"It was a fantastic experience ... and I learned so very much."
"You are a shining star in the firmament of TV journalism."

Written South African Broadcasting Corporation Workshop Evaluations

Mr. Knight's years of experience as a television journalist, trainer/developer of talent at the CBC and his perceptive awareness of the potentials of the electronic media provide him with a unique international vision.

Anthony B. Chan,
Senior Producer/Anchor,
Television Broadcasts, Hong Kong

To the dozens of journalists you have left a void. They feel the course was too short. You had so many other things to teach them. Your kindness, laced with your bluntness, your vast knowledge of the media, your experience of the world, fascinated them ...

B. Ramlallah,
President, Mauritius Union of Journalists

The programme for the training of broadcast journalists which (he) has developed can only be described as outstanding. Not only has Tim set standards for television teaching curricula in this country, he is without any doubt one of the most skilled hands-on trainers I have encountered in my twenty-some-odd years in the industry. Tim has the uncommon talent of actually motivating learning. It is a talent that has made him one of the most successful, sought-after staff development professionals in our industry.

Peter Snow,
Graduate School of Journalism,
University of Western Ontario

You were, as usual, superb. It's marvelous to feel people caring a lot about their work. Thank you for being there; thank you for working so hard; thank you for caring so much.

Phyllis Platt,
Executive Producer, Newswatch, CBC Montreal

The anchor workshop was a fantastic experience. It is a must for anyone who delivers the news ... my only regret is that I did not have this opportunity before I went on the air ... I could have been so much better. Now, fortunately, I can be. The sessions were exhausting and exhilarating. I have never learned so much about what I do in such a short period of time. Actually, I have never learned so much ... period.

Ian Parker,
Anchor, CBC Ottawa

It has been my most profound and deepest pleasure to have worked under your tutelage, gleaned from your experience and learned from your professional advice. I'm very proud of the fact that I've had Tim Knight as a teacher and adviser. You have been a gift to all in this profession.

George Boyd,
Anchor, CBC Newsworld

Just imagine 12 TV anchors in one room for a week. Check the egos at the door. Seriously, a great course. I thoroughly enjoyed our workshop. I enjoyed working with you again. It was a rare week. I meant it when I said I am your biggest fan. I believe in what you are trying to do.

Susan Ormiston
National Reporter, CBC-TV

As always (Tim's) work with the members of our personnel was exquisite. The results are already noticeable, both on the performance and the morale of all. Mr. Knight is undoubtedly a valuable asset to the Corporation. His work with the French network is unique.

Guy Filion
Redacteur en chef delegue, Radio-Canada

Now it's just a matter of my following up and making sure we apply the principles you imparted so well. Let me know if I can ever put in a good word for you...

Val Zavala,
Vice President News, KCET, Los Angeles

As always, you give great course. I wish I could have had more - but what I did get was, as always, both fun and, if you'll forgive the word, inspiring. Thanks.

Eve Savory,
National Reporter, CBC-TV

There's an expression in Toronto broadcast-media circles that asks, 'Have you been Knighted?' It's a reference to Tim Knight, whose job it is to perfect the skills of on-air hosts and television news anchors.

Finbarr O'Reilly,
article in The National Post

If you've got the talent (being Knighted) can really help you.

Howard Bernstein,
Former Head of News Programmes at Global, CBC, CTV and TVO

"Fantastic new way of doing the same old thing."
"The manner in which the course was conducted was excellent - not too formal, not too informal. What you put in is what you get out."
"That so much was covered in so little time was excellent."
"Renews the reason why we're journalists - and above all rekindles the passion for the craft."
"It has opened up my mind, empowered my vision and enhanced my clarity." "It was a great seminar - time well spent."
"Thank you very much - you have facilitated an often unruly bunch very well and left me with many useful and practical ideas."
"To be so close to such professional trainers was excellent."
"It brought us together and made us appreciate our work better."
"What was particularly good was that Tim and Bra Joe did not enforce their knowledge on us - they simply listened to us and suggested ways of improving."
"Thank you for providing an environment where we could reflect and improve on the work we love."
"A great manner - a thoroughness, a sincerity and an integrity with regard to the purpose of our work."
"The whole idea was brilliant. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us."
"It was like a light being switched on. Loved it. Thank you."

Written e-TV (South Africa) workshop evaluations

Once again thanks - to say it was a milestone is an understatement and a cliche, so (we'll) simply say ... wow!

Silvia Cademartori, Travis Todd,
Todd van der Heyden, Lina Hashwey
VideoTron, Montreal

"This has been the most challenging and most fun month of my life."
"This last month has been an incredible learning experience for me. I'm grateful that you were able to guide us all."
"I now have the confidence and skills to be the best damn journalist I can be. These workshops made that possible."
"I thought the entire workshop was excellent. I learned a heck of a lot more than I ever did at j-School and the CBC training courses."
"Really enjoyed. Very good. Learned. Very comfortable."
"I know lots more today than I did weeks ago. My skills and knowledge have substantially improved."
"I want to be better at everything. My learning won't stop. What I need to do next is use these wonderful tools I have been given."
"Very good training - high qualifications of all trainers."
"The calibre of trainers was excellent."
"(What worked best was) the ability of all trainers to connect to this motley crew of earnest and eager storytellers. They were all able to inspire us and incite our passion for the task ahead."
"Facilitating instructors -- very good."
"The only thing that I hoped for was more time. Improved? I don't think so."

Written Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) workshop evaluations

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