I offer bespoke, practical coaching sessions on communication skills, public speaking, presenting and interview techniques. One on one or in groups.
I have spent over 30 years helping people communicate effectively, with extensive experience of directing theatre, dance and comedy shows internationally.
I understand how to help teams and individuals communicate and collaborate effectively under pressure.
My shows are engaging, effective and are celebrated for their ability to move audiences.
As a coach I enable people to make meaningful and effective connections with colleagues, clients and audiences.
“Comedy with brains, I laughed ’til my face hurt.” - The Observer
For my directing, writing and performance work see here:
Would your team benefit from being able to communicate better?
Do you have a meeting, webinar, conference, interview or presentation to prepare for?
Does the idea of speaking in public scare you?
What would be possible if you had the ability to communicate with confidence?
“Everyone has within them an authentic voice and the power to emotionally engage an audience, we do this all the time with our friends and families. To take these skills into the workplace, we just need to spend some time focusing on them”
I believe there isn’t a ‘correct’ way to communicate. Each of us has our own way of engaging with others.
My methods help participants understand how to unlock their potential as successful communicators. With bespoke, practical exercises that effect tangible change.
Focusing on presence, listening, energy and dynamics, arming people with a set of skills to rely on when it matters.
Companies I work with:
Lisa Walder - Fifteen West Recruitment
“Working with Tom was amazing. His sessions are really useful, packed with great ideas. The benefits on the whole team have been outstanding. I didn’t think I could feel so confident in my meetings”
Viv Gordon - Campaigner and TEDx Speaker
“Kind, experienced and focused, Tom has worked with me over many years helping me hone and confidently deliver my message.”
Over 35 years I developed from a non-speaking dancer to performing stand up comedy at major international venues. Including presenting to 70,000 people at Wembley Stadium, MCing at Sadlers Wells and performing live on television at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
This journey has enabled me to know what it takes to fundamentally overcome fears of speaking in public and what it takes to be in front of an audience no matter how big or small.
I’m also pretty good at handling hecklers if you’d like some help with that.
Using techniques from theatre, stand up comedy and NLP I can help you…
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Communicate more effectively in everyday situations.
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Build trust within teams.
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Keep audiences captivated.
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Understand and control nerves.
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Focus on effective body language.
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Create and deliver memorable presentations.
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Understand your relationship to your audience.
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Revel in the opportunity of being in the spotlight.
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Respond effectively in Q&A situations.
As a writer and storyteller I can help you…
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Consider the stories you tell about yourself and your business.
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Construct clear, authentic narratives.
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Develop sentence structure and emphasis.
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Add humour to your presentations.
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Write for the spoken voice.
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Create presentations where the audience are moved to action.