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"Speech Hub boasts an incredibly diverse client base, helping people from all over the world."
Like every good brom-com, Tom and Connor’s paths just kept crossing - like they were destined to be (in business) together. Having trained together at drama school, where they gained extensive knowledge and experience in speech delivery, they then went their separate ways, or so they thought.
After growing their own client bases as solo coaches, they decided to join forces and create something beautiful: a company dedicated to helping people take control of their own message. Several months and flat whites later, Speech Hub was born! Offering coaching in public speaking, accent softening and elocution, Speech Hub boasts an incredibly diverse client base, helping people from all over the world.
#AboutUs
What do we do
We provide effective communications coaching for the individual or a group. Specialising in improving public speaking, accent softening, elocution, whilst retaining your authentic voice.
- Do you feel nervous or self-conscious when you engage with other people, whether for the first or the thousandth time?
- Do you come away from meetings or events kicking yourself because you feel you got in the way of your own idea? That your presentation didn't land in the way you wanted it to?
- Do you avoid opportunities that could enhance your career prospects because it feels too much?
If the answer is yes to any of these, then yes we can!
#OurProcess
How it works
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Free Discovery Call
This is an opportunity to chat through what you’re after with one of our team, who can advise on how to approach your development.
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Your journey begins
Coaching - the good stuff! Choose your package and get stuck in. One-to-one sessions with one of our superb coaches, who will help you get to where you want to be.
Lessons that get you results. Fast.
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The Team
Connor Maxwell
Coach / founder
Communications coach, classically trained actor and former infantry officer.
After education, Connor signed up to the Army and commissioned from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst before enjoying an active military career. He subsequently left full-time service and trained as an actor.
Bringing together these pathways alongside real life experience, he helps people to improve their ability to express themselves effectively and not stand in their own way. An enthusiast for physical pursuits, he enjoys endurance events, time outdoors and a multitude of sports such as running, cycling, skiing and playing cricket badly.
Tom Plenderleith
Coach / founder
Communications coach and classically trained actor.
Having trained at one of London’s premier drama schools, Tom found himself at a loose end. Plenty of expectation, with zero work and opportunities. This left him questioning his own values and purpose. Thus began his journey into communications and confidence training.
Since then, he has been focusing on empowering people to be their authentic self, compacting and refining the skills he’s learned through his training. Tom has coached some very impressive people towards the next stages of their careers: from top Government advisors to councillors, TV personalities, and even astronauts!
Ash Bhardwarj
Media Trainer
Broadcaster and journalist
After time as a rugby coach, ski instructor and cowboy, Ash became an award-winning journalist, broadcaster and author. He has reported and presented from over 50 countries for outlets including BBC, Channel 5, Sky News, the Telegraph, Times, Conde Nast Traveller. He is the resident travel expert on BBC Morning Live, the author of Why We Travel (the Independent’s ‘Best Travel Book of 2024’) and the host of two podcasts.
As a consultant, Ash has media-trained over 500 academics, doctors, scientists, and soldiers for video presenting and interviews. He lectures on the MA in Journalism at City University London, and has over a decade of experience in strategic communications: helping organisations to develop effective narratives and media plans.
Ross Stephenson
Communications Coach
Communications coach and classically trained actor.
Ross Stephenson is a graduate from Italia Conti Drama School with a BA in acting, working actor, Writer and producer based in London. Experienced tutor for elocution, public speaking and LAMDA exams.
Ross has worked in the Arts industry for a number of years and has really enjoyed sharing his experiences and passions to a new generation. Having also worked in secondary education, he prides himself on his unique one-to-one approach to really get the best out of his students. As an actor-playwright, he really enjoys diving into a script; unlocking the subtext and motivations a character might be experiencing.
Ross bring skills from classical, modern theatre, public speaking and poetry to the forefront of his lessons, placing emphasis on text work to enhance his students elocution, knowledge, confidence and performance skills.
Alicia Ellis
Communications Coach
Communications coach and classically trained actor.
Having trained as an actor at one of London’s most prestigious drama schools, Alicia realised that the communication and confidence skills and techniques taught there could be really helpful for others outside of the performing industry.
She now coaches others in all walks of life to champion their own unique voices, which in turn helps them to express themselves in the most effective and efficient way.
Next drop in
Already a client and fancy trying out in front of others? Come along to our next drop in!
These take place in South London Theatre, West Norwood SE27 9NS, once a month.
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