Keynote
Speeches

For 30+ years I’ve performed.

I’ve been on big stages and small.
Formal theatres. Weird, out-of-the-way, semi-derelict basements. Lecture halls and classrooms. Forests. Beaches. On the street.
I’ve even performed in the sea at night (which was pretty scary – I don’t swim too well).
I’ve played to audiences of every size and type: children, business people, ‘theatre-goers’ peasant farmers, rural Indian villagers……

I know how to hold the attention and share a story

I’m an improvisor.
I performed improvisations (fearlessly creating something from nothing)
I taught improvisation.
I used improvisation as a vehicle to teach other skills.
I increasingly realised that the skills needed to improvise are skills for life.
That’s what I want to share with you.

When you invite me to speak, I’ll craft a bespoke presentation tailored to your audience and your organisation.

The title of this speech is: ‘Improvisation & Innovation: An Actor’s Guide to Navigating Change’.

Life’s an improvisation. There’s no script. Some things are more likely than others, but nothing is certain.

Improvisation skills are life skills.

Business success depends on agility, adptability and creative problem-solving. I’ll share 5 essential mindset-shifts that enable leaders and teams to stay ahead during times of disruption, to embrace uncertainty and turn challenges into opportunities.

This speech will encourage a culture of fearlerss innovation and resilience in your organisation.

For:

Corporate Leaders & Management
Healthcare Professioinals
Education Institutes
Public Speakers

The title of this speech is: ‘Creating Connection
Lessons from an Actor’s Creative Journey‘

An actor has to do three things to perform: connect, communicate and create. This is the foundation of the actor’s work.

It’s also the foundation of great leadership. Leaders build relationship, then use those relationships to communicate creatively and flexibily.

This talk reveals the connection and communication secrets of top performers, and applies them to the corporate world, sharing how to:

– speak with confidence and clarity
– build trust and inspire teams for stronger collaboration
– enhance executive presence for deeper connection and greater influence.

For:

Business Leaders & Executives
Sales & Customer Expereince Teams
HR & Training Professionals
Public Speakers & Presenters

I’ve spent my life teaching at every level of formal, workshop, corporate and community education.

I’ve written books about it too – and trained others how to teach.

The heart of effective teaching is understanding and using the deep structures of learning.
I’ll share these with your audience.

They include: 3 ‘types of learning’ that reinforce each other; the 5-part learning journey; how to structure the (inner and outer) learning environment; models and stategies for effective feedback.

Good workshops ‘en-courage’ (make brave). That’s what I’ll offer your audience – deep en-couragement.

For:

Corporate Learning & Development
Community Empowerment
Therapeutic Processes
Educational Development
Health & Well-Being Practitioners
Youth Mentorship Programmes
Environmental & Sustainability Programmes
Spiritual & Mindfulness Practitioners
Social and Criminal Rehabilitation Programmes

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