I've always loved performance.
Live theatre, cinema, music, sport - watching people dedicate themselves to a craft and share something of themselves with others is powerful.
Whether we're performing, creating or leading, these moments have the ability to bring people together, helping us understand something about ourselves and the world.
But behind every performance, story or idea is a person or team experiencing the pressure, uncertainty and challenge of putting themselves out there.
Through the ups and downs of my own experience as an actor, filmmaker and martial artist, I kept coming back to the same question:
What makes some people thrive when the pressure is on, while others who are equally talented or experienced find themselves held back?
As a coach, I work with people who care deeply about what they do. They might be actors, athletes, experts, leaders, or simply people or teams who know there is something they want to explore, develop or share with the world.
Often, these are people who are already capable and committed, but like all of us, they can find themselves caught in patterns of overthinking, self-criticism or unhelpful responses to stress.
The aim isn't to reach some perfect final version of who we are. It's very much a work in progress—one I'm still practising myself—and it will look different for every person and organisation. But I believe that when we understand ourselves more deeply, we create the conditions to do our best work, build stronger relationships and live with greater purpose.
If any of this has resonated and you'd like to find out more, I'd love to hear from you.
My experience
Performance
BA (Hons) in Acting - Rose Bruford College
Worked as an actor in film, voiceover and international commercials, including campaigns for Lynx, Land Rover, Intel and BNP Paribas.
Taekwondo Black Belt
Filmmaking & Storytelling
BAFTA-Nominated Filmmaker
Directed and produced award-winning films
Documentary, podcast and branded content for organisations including the BBC, Channel 5, GSK and 80,000 Hours
Coaching
EMCC Accredited Coach
Diploma in Transformative Coaching
Functional Breathing Trainer
Emotional Freedom Techniques Practitioner
Counselling Skills
Mental Health First Aider