About me
I am a leadership and human communication skills coach, helping individuals, teams and companies enhance their ability to connect, have meaningful dialogue and collaborate successfully.
I offer a client-centred process that will take you to a place of awareness with yourself, your body, tone of voice, choice of language and behaviour in order to feel empowered, build rapport and develop trust with others. My workshops offer a respectful, creative and rigorous learning environment where the emphasis is on human connection.
I have 20 years’ experience working in the performing arts as an acting, voice and movement coach. Since 2012 I have taken this experiential way of learning, distilled
it and now offer communication-focussed training for the professional sector, that champions clarity, passion and purpose.
In recent years, I have seen a huge appetite for a more empathetic, genuine leadership style. Communication ‘skills’ training is expanding and developing as a response to the need for compassion, open dialogue and genuine
engagement.
This is reflected in my workshop culture. I am passionate about encouraging human-centred thinking and ‘whole self’ learning and development.
How I work
My work is about instilling the confidence and ability to connect with others at a deep level when you communicate.
It draws on 20 years of practice and research into body/mind wisdom, voice coaching, storytelling, performance psychology, neuroscience and leadership.
My aim is to equip you with the lasting skills to be an authentic, impactful and inspiring leader and speaker.
I don’t believe in tips, tricks and shortcuts. This requires a detailed look at your strengths and areas for development.
Results come from a sustained commitment to working on a personal, professional and creative level using tried and tested practices.
Background and qualifications
Originally trained as a dancer in the 1990’s, touring internationally.
20 years extensively work in theatre, film and television.
Trained as a voice coach at The Royal Central School of Speech of Drama where I hold an MA in Voice Studies.
I am one of 250 coaches worldwide trained by Kristin Linklater to teach her method ‘Freeing the Natural Voice’
A lifelong learner I’ve got two degrees and numerous CPD qualifications.
Highly experienced practitioner in the field of ‘somatics’ - a form of mind/body based wisdom and performance research.
Who I work with
Business clients include: ZEISS, EE, Starbucks, Tate Modern, Google, Marks and Spencers, Deckers, HSBC, NHS, Centrica, The Cabinet Office, Brighton and Hove Council, Pacific Equity Partners.
Arts organisations include: Roval Academy of Dramatic Art, The Oxford School of Drama, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance. Actors Academy Finland.