Richard Newman Dip W.D.A.D.A., T.E.F.L. – Body language specialist.
Richard has been working with body language since 1995, as a trainer, presenter and coach.He enjoyed 5 years working with the McLaren Formula 1 team, delivering around 1000 presentations & client meetings with over 10,000 VIPs from all over the world.
He has trained more than 6500 people, from 29 countries, how to give effective presentations, sales-pitches, negotiations & interviews.He trained for 3 years at a professional acting school and enjoyed TV and theatre work around Europe. He also trained to teach English as a foreign language (T.E.F.L.) and he spent six months teaching English to monks in the Himalayas.
Christian BillettA.R.A.M. - Head Voice Coach Christian was given a scholarship to study singing and performance at the Royal Academy of Music.
He worked with the vocal advisor to Cameron Mackintosh and Andrew Lloyd-Webber. This led to an active performing career in the West End, including Phantom of the Opera and Evita, as well as Show Boat at the Royal Albert Hall.
In 2006 he was a grand finalist in the BBC 2 search for the greatest "Voice of Musical Theatre". 3500 professionals from around the world competed for the prestigious award and Christian reached the final 6.
He has spent the last 5 years coaching clients from the business and entertainment industries, both in one-to-one and group sessions. He
shows people how to use their voices more effectively in every business environment, on the phone, giving speeches or just putting their point across in an important boardroom meeting.
Rebecca Forrow - Marketing Manager Rebecca has helped stage demanding events in both the public and private sector, securing celebrity guests for launch parties and working at one of the largest Government funded charities, The Shaw Trust. She has also worked on business development and events in corporate entertainment.
She originally trained as an actress in New York and London, after completing her BA (Hons) at Boston University. She became the Executive Secretary of Theatre Crossroads, an educational charity that teaches science through music and drama in disadvantaged areas.Rebecca is responsible for the marketing strategy of Body Talk and the continued success of the company!
Simon DuffillA.R.A.M. - Associate Voice Coach
Simon trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, then got a scholarship to attend the Royal Academy of Music.
He was immediately picked up by a London agent and pursued an active performing career in the West End.
For the last 8 years he has been coaching clients from the business and entertainment industries, both in one-to-one and group sessions. He is a passionate and supportive coach, trained in the highly regarded Estill method of vocal technique.