ABOUT
WE OFFER PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION COACHING TO
INSPIRE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE
We are experts in the study and practice of the spoken voice and public speaking, and have a proven track record in helping clients excel at communicating with impact and authenticity.
Our team brings over 20 years of experience in helping young professionals, corporate teams, C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, professional actors, public speakers and NGOs achieve their communication goals.
A UNIQUE METHOD FOR OUTSTANDING RESULTS
RESEARCH-BASED
Our courses are based on the latest research of some of the best business schools and performing arts institutions in the world
PRACTICE-FOCUSED
We follow an actor training-like method based on action to provide a practical toolkit that trainees can easily take back to the workplace
TECHNOLOGY-ENABLED
We use voice analysis software to facilitate understanding of voice quality traits, track individual progress and provide data-based feedback
WORLD-CLASS CREDENTIALS
Our team is certified in the world-leading master in ‘Voice Studies: Teaching and Coaching’ by the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
All our coaches are proud members of the Voice and Speech Trainers Association, Europe’s leading association of professional communication coaching
A TEAM OF LEADING COMMUNICATION EXPERTS AT YOUR DISPOSAL
AINA CALPE
Founder & Principal coach
Aina Calpe is the Founder of Actium, a communication training consultancy specializing in voice, speech and public speaking for organizations, teams and individuals. With a career spanning over 15 years as a professional actress, Aina’s work has ranged from coaching actors, professionals to public speakers and C-Suite executives.
ANNE WHITAKER
Principal coach
Anne is a voice specialist with a strong background in language and accent skills. With a background in linguistics as well as ten years of performing experience, Anne has worked with a range of clients including English second language speakers, local politicians, and A-list actors.
TIM GODDARD
Senior coach
Tim coaches individuals from a wide range of industries and cultural backgrounds in how to communicate more engagingly, feel more vocally confident, and for non-native speakers, gain control of the way they sound in English. His coaching philosophy centres around laying a firm foundation for clients, where awareness and self-reflection are the primary tools to sustainable progress.
PHOEBE TAIANO
Senior coach
Phoebe is a qualified voice and accent coach with extensive experience working in some of the top UK drama schools. Now she offers a holistic approach to voice coaching, helping clients to understand and explore their full voice potential as well as their accent skills.