Coach and advocate for oracy skills in professionals and young people (KS2-4, FE & HE). Associate speech writer and editor of public presentations which can transform your pitch into a memorable and authentic experience. Broad experience as an educator, writer and performer (music and theatre) have left me uniquely poised to assist you in your project and realise your ambition, however great or small. Classroom or boardroom, in person or remote, there has never been a better time to invest in being the presenter you always wanted to be.Presentation skills have never been more in demand - yet they are chronically underrepresented in the national curriculum:"Over 80% of business leaders and parents support more time being spent on the development of young people’s spoken language and listening skills at school according to new YouGov polling released today." (March 15th 2024)With the rapid expansion of remote or hybrid working meaning face to face communication increasingly replaces the printed document, there has never been a more relevant time to hone public speaking skills (and yes, it is a learned skill - not an innate talent!).Want to pitch an idea, develop a platform, build consensus, show leadership, change the world?It all starts with a conversation.

Very experienced composer, arranger, songwriter and lyricist. Musical styles include classical, roots, jazz, choral, pop/rock and a range of global influences. Forces include solo or accompanied vocal, choral, string quartet, brass/military band, small orchestra and mixed ensembles.Songwriter and collaborator with the Devon-based group 'Show of Hands'. Acclaimed composer / Musical Director for theatrical productions nationally and internationally, including Shakespeare's Globe, Crucible Theatre (Sheffield), Traverse Theatre (Edinburgh) and productions/tours in Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, Australia, New Zealand, Barbados & Russia. Composer of soundtracks for film, audio books and television.Passionate about enabling young people to fulfil their musical potential.