Built by journalists, for journalists
ReportZenka is Australia's premier mindful reporter education provider — combining broadcast excellence with evidence-based wellbeing practice.
Empowering the next generation of calm, clear journalists
The modern newsroom is relentless. Breaking news, live crosses, editorial pressure, and the 24-hour cycle create chronic stress that affects performance and wellbeing. ReportZenka was created to change that.
We offer Australia's only journalism-specific mindfulness education programme — one that integrates real broadcast skills with proven psychological resilience tools. Our graduates report greater on-air confidence, clearer thinking under pressure, and significantly reduced occupational burnout.
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Grounded Excellence
We believe outstanding journalism and inner calm are not in conflict — they reinforce each other. Our programmes prove it.
Evidence-Based Practice
Every technique we teach is grounded in peer-reviewed research from journalism psychology, neuroscience, and performance coaching.
Journalist-Led
Our instructors have worked in broadcast newsrooms. They understand live crosses, breaking news, and the pressure that only journalists know.
A decade of mindful broadcast education
- 2012
ReportZenka founded by former ABC correspondent Sarah Mitchell in Sydney.
- 2015
Launched flagship On-Camera Composure course; 50 journalists trained in the first year.
- 2018
Accredited by the Australian Journalism Education Association (AJEA).
- 2021
Expanded nationally with online delivery; reached 100+ trained correspondents.
- 2024
Over 200 journalists trained across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia.
Expert instructors with real newsroom experience
Sarah Mitchell
Founder & Lead Trainer
Former ABC network anchor and award-winning journalist. Certified mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) teacher with 15 years of broadcast experience across Australia and internationally.
David Chen
Broadcast Performance Specialist
Ex-Seven Network correspondent covering Asia-Pacific. Holds a Master's degree in Communication Psychology and specialises in real-time composure strategies for field journalists.
Rachel Torres
Wellbeing & Resilience Coach
Registered psychotherapist and certified executive coach. Rachel has developed bespoke stress-resilience programmes for media organisations including the ABC, SBS, and Network 10.
Ready to elevate your broadcast performance?
Speak with a ReportZenka course advisor to find the right programme for your career stage and goals.
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