Credentials and Clients

I began my career 25 years ago, training at the Royal Conservatoire for Scotland, gaining a BA in Dramatic Studies.  I went on to work as an actor in theatre, TV and radio, which afforded me the insight to understand how to develop complete confidence in communicating in any challenging environment. In 2001 I further developed my study of communication by training as a voice coach at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, gaining an MA Voice Studies, giving me expert knowledge in the function and delivery of the human voice. Working as a voice and text coach at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts, Oxford School of Drama, Arts Educational and Questors Theatre, enabled me to develop an authentic strategy to communicating. In 2005 I began working at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts and in 2012 was appointed Head of Voice with responsibility for the development of vocal training across the entire performance programs.  In 2012 I also was awarded a Post Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education from Rose Bruford College with distinction, giving me best practise in teaching adults at any level.  I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, only awarded to those individuals with a sustained track record in higher education.

I balance my time training actors, business professionals and professional theatre productions.  In 2011  I coached an acclaimed theatre production of Sweeney Todd at the Theatre de Chatelet in Paris, starring Tony Award nominee Caroline O'Connor.  This was the first ever French production of Sondheims work.  In 2013 I coached a production of The King and I at the Theatre de Chatelet in Paris starring Grammy award winning Mezzo Soprano Susan Graham and French film star Lambert Wilson.  In 2015 I coached a revival production of Sweeney Todd with Houston Grand Opera and San Francisco Opera Company starring acclaimed soprano Susan Bullock and baritone Nathan Gunn.  In 2016 I supported Touker Suleyman in his journey from owner of Hawes and Curtis to landing the role of a new Dragon on Dragon's Den for BBC 2.  Most recently I have worked with the Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo, preparing him for a series of pubic concerts of his book Warhorse.

Please take a moment to look at my testimonials and see how I've helped people like you to really add impact to their everyday communication. 

I combine my professional teaching schedule with a limited number of private engagements working with both private clients and corporate groups. In the past, I have been delighted to work with a wide range of clients, including:

Aquababies
BBC Radio 2
BBC Dragon's Den
Birmingham City University
Cicero
Civica
Cornerstone Community Care
Coutts Bank
Credit Suisse
​Dell

Deloitte
Diageo
Earth Oxygen
Ernst and Young LLP
Ghost
Hawes and Curtis
Joseph Homes
Legal Services Commission
Moorhouse Consulting
Nat West

New Look
P&O
Prudential Ltd
RBS
Sony
Sthree Recruitment
St James' Wealth Management
The Body Shop
Vauxhall Motors
​Women Into Leadership

I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be empowered through their use of voice and body language. My training style is dynamic, humorous and committed to achieving a relaxed open, clear sound.  You will be amazed at the results you will achieve in just one session.  Indeed, I live by the motto – “if it’s not easy – it’s not working!”