Reputational Risk

Reputational Risk

Masterclass

This masterclass unpacks the complex ecosystem that shapes reputational risk today – from social media dynamics to news values and shifting public expectations.

If you've ever been blindsided by a reputational issue, this is for you.

If you've ever been blindsided by a reputational issue, this is for you.

Most reputational crises don’t start as crisis.


They start as a complaint.
A frustrated employee.
A social post that gains traction.


And then suddenly journalists are calling, social media is heating up and stakeholders are demanding answers.


The truth is, the signals were probably there. But in busy organisations, it’s easy to miss them. Teams are focused on delivery. Leaders are juggling priorities.


Communications professionals are managing campaigns, content, and stakeholders. We get it.

Most reputational crises don’t start as crisis.


They start as a complaint.
A frustrated employee.
A social post that gains traction.


And then suddenly journalists are calling, social media is heating up and stakeholders are demanding answers.


The truth is, the signals were probably there. But in busy organisations, it’s easy to miss them. Teams are focused on delivery. Leaders are juggling priorities.


Communications professionals are managing campaigns, content, and stakeholders. We get it.

Bundle & Save $599
Bundle & Save $599

We've spent our careers in fast-paced, issues-rich environments.

We've spent our careers in fast-paced, issues-rich environments.

Born out of necessity - our disciplined approach to reputation management aligns internal teams, while keeping a sharp eye on the external landscape.


Through this masterclass, we break it down for you: how reputational issues form, what makes them gain traction, and how to spot the risks facing your organisation before they escalate.

Course Overview:

Course Overview:

Course Overview:

We’ve distilled decades of frontline experience into a practical, easy-to-follow masterclass designed to sharpen your reputation radar.

We’ve distilled decades of frontline experience into a practical, easy-to-follow masterclass designed to sharpen your reputation radar.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN.

How reputational issues emerge

How reputational issues emerge

How to identify the risks facing your organisation

How to identify the risks facing your organisation

How to protect your brand before an issue breaks

How to protect your brand before an issue breaks

Our signature step-by-step process

Our signature step-by-step process

Our signature step-by-step process

By the end of the masterclass, you’ll walk away with a clear shortlist of your organisation’s key reputational risks and a practical plan to start managing them immediately.

By the end of the masterclass, you’ll walk away with a clear shortlist of your organisation’s key reputational risks and a practical plan to start managing them immediately.

01

Identify your evergreen risks.

Identify your evergreen risks.

Get clear on your stakeholders' views and priorities.

Get clear on your stakeholders' views and priorities.

02

Scan your external environment for situational or emerging risks.

Scan your external environment for situational or emerging risks.

03

Prioritise your key risks.

Prioritise your key risks.

04

Build your defensible position.

Build your defensible position.

05

Consider building a pillow of goodwill.

Consider building a pillow of goodwill.

06

Who is this masterclass for?

Who is this masterclass for?

Who is this masterclass for?

Public relations & communications pros

Strengthen your early-warning and risk management skills.

Social media & community managers

Stay ahead of potential online issues.

Business owners & founders

Protect your brand before small risks turn into big issues.

Executives & leaders

Anticipate stakeholder or media concerns before they become major problems.

What they're saying:

What they're saying:

"I’ve worked with Justine and Jamie for more than a decade across some of the most issues-rich environments you can imagine. What really sets them apart is their instinct to see issues coming from a distance, and their skill in working alongside internal teams to address matters before they hit the front page."

Zoe

Vice President, Mining Industry

Your enrolment includes:

Your enrolment includes:

01

Reputational Risk Video Masterclass

Crisis Communication Video Masterclass

Crisis Communication Video Masterclass

Across 10 episodes, we unpack:

The complex ecosystem that shapes reputational risk today – from social media dynamics to news values and shifting public expectations.

A curated overview of key reputational risks affecting organisations across industries, with guidance on how they may impact your brand.

A step-by-step, practical process we’ve refined over 15+ years to support you to identify and proactively manage reputational risk in your business straight away, even in the most complex environments.

02

Reputational Risk Playbook

Crisis Communications Playbook

Crisis Communications Playbook

A 28-page Reputational Risk Playbook with step-by-step guidance and practical activities including:

Guided exercises to help you scan your internal and external environments, identify reputational risks relevant to your brand and strategies to address these, backed by 30+ years’ experience in the corporate affairs industry.

Ready-to-use templates including Reputational Risk Matrix and prioritisation tools and Hot Issues Briefs.

Your investment:

Enrol today for $1,299 (incl. GST), or bundle our masterclasses and save $599.

About us
About us

We're Justine
& Jamie 

We're Justine
& Jamie 

We've spent a combined 30+ years inside some of Australia's most issues-rich organisations across rail and public transport, water and natural resources, emergency management, and state and local government. 


We've both held senior corporate affairs leadership roles through major crises, served as trusted advisors to executives, boards and politicians on high-stakes public relations strategy, and been at the coalface of media calls, social media escalation, and complex stakeholder and community issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course best suited to?

How is the course delivered?

Does the content only apply to certain industries?

Do I need industry experience within the communications field to take this course?

I’m a business owner or senior leader - is this relevant to me?

How long does the masterclass take?

Could I just ChatGPT this information?

Will this apply to me if I don’t deal with traditional media?

What’s the difference between the Crisis Communications and Reputational Risk Masterclasses?

Bundle & Save $599

Crisis Communication

Crisis Communication

Crisis Communication

Masterclass

Masterclass

If an issue does unfold for your brand, learn how to respond fast, manage stakeholders and media and lead your team with confidence.

The Crisis Communications Masterclass takes high-pressure moments and breaks them down into practical, step-by-step strategies.

The Crisis Communications Masterclass takes high-pressure moments and breaks them down into practical, step-by-step strategies.

Walking you through a simulated crisis scenario based on real events, this masterclass teaches you to respond fast when a reputational issue hits, manage stakeholders and media, and lead your team with confidence.


Expect real-world scenarios and advice, easy-to-use templates, and hands-on guidance that help you protect your brand, recover quickly, and emerge stronger — all while keeping your cool under pressure.

Walking you through a simulated crisis scenario based on real events, this masterclass teaches you to respond fast when a reputational issue hits, manage stakeholders and media, and lead your team with confidence.


Expect real-world scenarios and advice, easy-to-use templates, and hands-on guidance that help you protect your brand, recover quickly, and emerge stronger — all while keeping your cool under pressure.

You'll learn:

What's included:

Crisis

Communication

Crisis

Communication

Crisis

Communication

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Start here for free.

Help yourself to our free resources – practical tools you can download and use straight away.

20 crisis holding statements every brand should have at the ready

Top reputational risks Australian businesses can expect in 2026-27

Not quite ready to invest? Start here for free

Help yourself to our free resources – practical tools you can download and use straight away.

20 crisis holding statements every brand should have at the ready

Top reputational risks Australian businesses can expect in 2026-27

Not quite ready to invest?
Start here for free.

Help yourself to our free resources – practical tools you can download and use straight away.

20 crisis holding statements every brand should have at the ready
Top reputational risks Australian businesses can expect in 2026-27
  • Reputation & Issues Management
  • Female-Founded
  • 30 Years' Experience
  • Reputation & Issues Management
  • Female-Founded
  • 30 Years' Experience
  • Reputation & Issues Management
  • Female-Founded
  • 30 Years' Experience
  • Reputation & Issues Management
  • Female-Founded
  • 30 Years' Experience
  • Reputation & Issues Management
  • Female-Founded
  • 30 Years' Experience
  • Reputation & Issues Management
  • Female-Founded
  • 30 Years' Experience
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