Karen is a highly experienced trainer in Stress Management, Dealing with Aggression and Teambuilding.  She is also a qualified practitioner in Therapeutic Massage, Advanced Counselling & Stress Management.  She has extensive experience in the NHS working in GP practices as a counsellor.  She provides workplace stress management & counselling for employees and runs workshops in massage, stress management & relaxation.

Karen offers stress management training for individuals or groups in companies and draws on her previous knowledge and experience of business needs and client relationships gained from ten years working in direct sales and sales training.

Karen has built up an excellent rapport with clients and is passionate about delivering practical training that people can relate to and helping delegates to develop their skills in a supportive, enjoyable atmosphere.

Her positive & interactive style leads participants to regard her workshops as both “inspiring” and “enlightening”.  With a warm and very personal approach, Karen’s strength is in motivating & supporting people in the practical application of stress management skills.

As a Skillstudio training consultant, Karen is responsible for delivering our Stress Management workshops and related training throughout the UK and Europe.

Recent clients that Karen has worked with include:

She has a BA in Acting from the Central School of Speech and Drama, and she is also an experienced actress in theatre, television and film. Having graduated from the MA Voice Studies course at Central, she has established herself as a visiting voice lecturer at drama schools. She is also an expert vocal coach in the business environment.  She is also qualified to teach English as a Foreign Language.

Kate teaches to promote a self-reliant awareness of one’s voice production and its impact. Confidence-building is an integral part of her training and she also includes the use of NLP techniques to help people develop a confident and engaging communication style. She is passionate about helping clients to achieve their full potential in effective communication to meet the needs of their respective working environment.

As a Skillstudio training consultant, Kate is responsible for delivering our presentation, communication and vocal technique training.  Whether training people at beginner, intermediate of advanced level, Kate’s pursuit of excellence in her field is underpinned by her accessibility, enthusiasm and confidence.

Recent clients that Kate has worked with include:

Finola is an engaging and charismatic business skills trainer and coach.  She has a Business Degree and post-graduate certificate in Business Enterprise and she is a Business Mentor and Consultant for organisations such as The Prince’s Trust and Coventry University Enterprise Works.

Finola is a classically trained singer and has performed in venues including the Birmingham Symphony Hall, Cardiff’s Millennium Centre and she performed for Hilary Clinton in her USA Senate Campaign.  Finola is also a highly skilled vocal coach and is regularly invited to speak as a vocal expert on BBC Radio.  She was a voice coach for the TV show “Can’t Sing Singers” and she also has experience as a Compere, Radio Presenter and Voice-over Artist.

Finola has brought her unique brand of vocal training to the business environment and has designed bespoke courses for both private and public sector organisations.  She works with executives of all levels including CEO’s and Senior Managers.  She has worked on a government research project in collaboration with the University of Warwick’s International Automotive Research Centre and she has also recently worked in contact centres, evaluating Sales Managers and their Teams.  This has led her to develop and design motivational training for optimum sales targets, incorporating the use of NLP to achieve maximum results.

As a consultant trainer with Skillstudio, Finola’s ability to connect with people means she is highly engaging both in offering 121 training and delivering in-house and our public workshops.

Recent clients that Finola has worked with include:

During this time he’s excelled at providing highly rated coaching and training for leading companies seeking to positively influence their many different audiences.  His training experience expands a wide range of sectors including the financial, legal, media, retail and public sectors.

Philip trained at Webber Douglas Academy before performing in theatres around the country and on TV. He is a Master Practitioner and coach in NLP, and a trained Mediator. Most recently he is also a director of a prominent social marketing agency that delivers groundbreaking campaigns in social change.

As a consultant trainer with Skillstudio, Philip shares the responsibility for delivering the suite of presentation and communication skills including specific 121 coaching needs.

Whether you’re trying to reach one or a thousand, Philip always enjoys the challenge of successfully persuading your audience to make the decisions you’d like them to.

Recent clients Philip has worked with include:

Prior to training as an actor, he worked at a senior management level with Whitbread and as personal chef to Donald Trump. With many years training experience, working in the private and public sectors, he has designed and delivered a wide range of courses including Presentation Skills, Communicating & Influencing, and Vocal Development.

As a training consultant with Skillstudio, Will is responsible for delivering our range of presentation skills and communication skills workshops and 121 coaching. Will’s creative approach to training is engaging and challenging whilst remaining sensitive to individual and organisational needs. He works with participants to explore their existing skills and help develop sustainable strategies through experiential learning and practice. His understanding of communication and behavioural development is complemented by his certification as a Myers Briggs Type Indicator practitioner

Recent clients that Will has worked with include:

Vicki has taught a wide range of people from many different cultures and walks of life. Her pupils have included barristers, politicians, the clergy, auctioneers, teachers, doctors, actors and businessmen. Her expert guidance is widely sought in many areas including banking, law, retail, film and theatre.

Vicki is a popular and highly effective coach.  Her teaching methods are stimulating, enjoyable and produce fast results. During her time with Skillstudio she has helped hundreds of people in the business arena achieve the positions, promotions and success they deserve as well as confidence in their social lives. Vicki teaches on a one-to-one basis either at her premises in Hampstead, West London or at the client’s premises anywhere in the UK.

Vicki has recently worked with clients from the following companies:

He delivers Presentations skills, public speaking, media and voice coaching workshops in the UK, Europe and the Middle East. He has trained and coached people from all levels of the organisational structure, from chief executives and managing directors to customer service representatives in communication skills, public speaking, presenting, interview skills and vocal technique. He has coached Lawyers to TV Presenters in the art and skill of communication and presentation to the media.

As a training consultant with Skillstudio, Steve is responsible for delivering our range of training workshops and 1-2-1 coaching sessions. He is equally at home working with absolute beginners to help them build up their confidence as he is working with highly experienced presenters to fine tune their technique. Steve provides a unique and enjoyable learning experience to his training events and is passionate about enhancing the skills of his clients that are essential for success in today’s business environment.

Recent clients that Steve has worked with include:

Simon has a MA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from Oxford University. He is also a professionally trained actor with a diploma in acting from Webber Douglas Academy. He has a wide range of writing experience, in both the commercial sector, as well as for television, film and radio. He works as a trainer for companies internationally and in the UK, developing and delivering courses up to partner level.

As a consultant trainer with Skillstudio, Simon is responsible for designing and delivering our written communication skills workshops. Simon enjoys incorporating exercises to engage the whole person – mentally, emotionally and physically. His training approach is highly interactive, tailored to the individual’s needs, enjoyable and unexpected to catch people’s attention and make the learning stick.

Recent clients that Simon has worked with include:

Sandra is CIPD qualified, holds an NVQ in training and development and is a trained actress with a degree in Theatre Arts. She continues to act and direct and runs her own Theatre in Education Company.

Sandra has designed and delivered a broad portfolio of Presentation Skills programmes drawing on her communications / event management experience, to provide expert coaching for speakers and presenters at all levels in an organisation. She also designs and delivers training in vocal impact, body language technique, communication skills, interpersonal skills, management development and train the trainer.

As a consultant trainer with Skillstudio, Sandra is responsible for delivering our range of training workshops and 1-2-1 coaching sessions. She is equally comfortable working with beginners through to experienced presenters to help them maximise their personal impact. . She is passionate about helping people realise their true potential through her lively and engaging style of delivery and her powerful combination of business and performing experience.

Recent Clients that Sandra has worked with include:

Sally has a degree in Languages with Economics and is fluent in German. She is also a Certified Practitioner of NLP, an accredited Executive Coach, holds the Wellards Diploma (on the NHS in England) and has a Certificate in Image Management.

Sally regularly delivers communication and presentation skills courses and management development training worldwide. She has designed numerous training courses including leadership, personal development planning, appraisal skills and team building. Her training experience has included coaching the winner of a World Speaking Competition. She also has a strong background in performing arts and performs regularly, as well as writing and directing plays.

As a training consultant with Skillstudio, Sally is responsible for delivering our suite of presentation, communication skills and interview technique workshops both in the UK and in Europe. Sally is passionate about helping her clients discover hidden talents within themselves using her unique blend of international business experience and a creative training style.

Recent clients that Sally has worked with include: