“The art of communication is the language of leadership”
Winston Churchill


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Our training courses are only as good as the people who deliver them, and we’re confident that we have the best team of tutors in the business!

The interactive nature of our courses calls for tutors who are not only highly experienced, but have the enthusiasm and energy to bring out the best in people. Our tutors all share the same common goal – a passion for communication that they want to share with you!

Let’s meet them…….


 


FREE Follow Up Service

We want your experience to be as valuable as possible and so we give each and every participant their own, individual KEY ACTION ROADMAP, including an assessment of strengths and weaknesses, and a plan of action to build on the skills they have learned.

 

William Akerman

Founder and CEO

Will is a renowned Business speaker, regularly addressing international banking audiences. In 2004 he lectured at the London School of Economics, The Royal Marine Institute in London, the London Stock Exchange and was a Key speaker at the World money show in Florida. A keen writer, Will also has regular columns in several financial journals including Shares Magazine and 'The Business' Newspaper.


A self styled business guru, with over 20 years experience, Will is passionate about the necessity for effective communication in the business environment. His interest in the psychology of human behaviour led to the development of Speakeasy4business, an innovative personal development service aimed at helping business people at all levels achieve their full potential through learning a mixture of practical and sensory skills.

Sue Parks, Co-ordinator and Tutor

A trained journalist with a background in PR and marketing, Sue has a wealth of experience in the business marketplace and has written on just about every industrial and commercial subject for the national and trade press. Throughout her PR and marketing career Sue has worked with a great many businesses developing their internal and external communication practices helping them to translate their visions into reality.


Katie Beard, Tutor

A professional actor, Katie trained at The National Youth Theatre And The Guildford School of Acting. In addition, she is a qualified drama teacher, a trained dancer and specialist in vocal development and body language. Katie is completely in tune with the needs of her audience and has trained all levels of people in public speaking, presenting, and vocal technique. Katie is just as at home working with absolute beginners, helping them to overcome their fear, take control of their nerves and build up their confidence as she is working with highly experienced presenters to fine tune their delivery techniques.


Alexandra Gibson, Tutor

A professional Actor, Tutor and Director of the Surrey Youth Theatre, Alex combines a successful performing arts career with specialist teaching, helping people of all ages and experience improve their communication skills. Alex specialises in voice and body language training and her lively, friendly approach is guaranteed to get the best out of even the most nervous participant.

Ben Gallacher, Tutor

Ben trained at The Guildford School of Acting and gained a First Class Honours Degree. Since leaving drama school he has featured in various productions including theatre, radio and television. Ben is an experienced voice over actor and has recorded several educational programmes. He is passionate about public speaking, presentation and communication skills and his enthusiasm and energy are infectious.


Lauren Harrison, Tutor


Lauren trained at The Guildford School of Acting. Since leaving theatre school, she has enjoyed performing in a range of productions and brings a wealth of performing arts experience to her workshops and individual training sessions.

 


 

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William Akerman