PAULA SLIER
WHY LEARN WITH PAULA SLIER?
- 30+ years in international journalism
- Reported from 40+ conflict zones
- Former Middle East Bureau Chief, RT
- Former Head of Africa, RT
- Lecturer in Journalism and Media Studies
- Founder, Newshound Media International
- MA Government, Diplomacy & Conflict Studies (Expected 2026)
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION and LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMES
Helping leaders navigate complexity, uncertainty and information overload in an age of competing narratives and artificial intelligence.
The challenge facing modern leaders is not a lack of information,
but knowing what to trust, what to ignore and how to act with confidence amid uncertainty.
Paula Slier helps leaders develop the critical thinking,
communication and decision-making skills needed to navigate their environment.
Having reported from more than 40 conflict zones across
the Middle East, is not a lack of information, but knowing what to trust, what to ignore and how to act with confidence amid uncertainty.
Combining more than 30 years of frontline reporting experience
and practical frameworks, she helps audiences think more clearly, communicate more effectively, and make better decisions in uncertain environments.
participants learn
- Why intelligent people believe false things
- How information overload impairs decision-making
- How AI changes the information environment
- How to distinguish signal from noise
- Practical tools for clearer thinking
SEEING CLEARLY
Decision-Making in an Age of Information Overload
Most leaders are not suffering from a lack of information. They are suffering from too much of it.
This programme explores how emotion, cognitive bias, misinformation, AI and competing narratives influence judgment and decision-making.
Ideal for:
Executives, leadership teams, boards, government officials and decision-makers.
SIGNATURE
PROGRAMMES
INFORMATION WARFARE &
NARRATIVE POWER
How Stories Shape Decisions, Behaviour and Influence
Why do some stories spread while facts struggle to gain attention?
Drawing on real-world examples from international conflicts, elections and digital influence campaigns, this programme explores how narratives shape public opinion and behaviour.
participants learn
- How influence campaigns operate
- Why stories outperform facts
- The role of emotion in persuasion
- How organisations become vulnerable to narrative attacks
- Building resilience in a contested information environment
Ideal for:
Business leaders, communication teams, public affairs professionals, policymakers and educators.
LEADERSHIP UNDER FIRE
Lessons from 40 Conflict Zones
What can leaders learn from reporting on wars, crises and high-pressure environments?
Drawing on moare than three decades of frontline reporting, Paula shares practical lessons on leadership, resilience, trust and decision-making when information is incomplete and uncertainty is high.
participants learn
- Leading during uncertainty
- Building trust under pressure
- Making decisions with imperfect information
- Communicating during crisis
- Maintaining resilience in demanding environments
Ideal for:
Senior executives, leadership teams, entrepreneurs and emerging leaders.
SPECIALIST MASTERCLASSES
Short-format executive sessions that can be delivered as standalone masterclasses or incorporated into broader leadership programmes.
Strategic
Storytelling
Why stories shape perception, behaviour and organisational culture more effectively than facts alone. Learn how leaders can communicate ideas that resonate, inspire action and build organisational alignment.
Geopolitics, Media & Public Perception
Understanding how geopolitics, media narratives and public opinion shape risk, reputation and decision-making in an increasingly interconnected world.
Crisis
Communication
How leaders communicate during uncertainty, controversy and high-pressure situations. Practical lessons in trust, credibility, messaging and decision-making when scrutiny is high.
Media Literacy & Critical Thinking
Tools for evaluating information, recognising bias, challenging assumptions and making better decisions in an increasingly complex information environment.
AI, Influence &
Decision-Making
How artificial intelligence is transforming communication, decision-making and public trust. Understanding both the opportunities and risks leaders face in an AI-driven world.
" Modern conflict is fought not only with weapons, but with narratives, images and information."
- paula slier
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DELIVERY FORMATS
- Executive Masterclasses
- Half-Day Programmes
- Full-Day Programmes
- Leadership Retreats
- University Executive Education
- Guest Lectures & Specialised Modules
- Bespoke Organisational Programmes