David is Managing Director at CMT Training and a highly experienced voice and communication coach. With more than 30 years’ experience, he has worked across both the public and private sectors, supporting senior leaders to strengthen leadership presence and communicate with clarity, confidence, and authenticity.

At CMT, David designs leadership communication programmes that help leaders communicate with authority and engage the people around them. These programmes are delivered both face-to-face and in virtual learning environments, supporting organisations around the world to develop confident and effective communicators.

Originally trained as a voice coach, David worked in the theatre industry, coaching actors with organisations including the Royal Shakespeare Company and Shakespeare’s Globe, and productions across London’s West End. He also taught at leading drama schools including the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

Alongside his theatre background, David is an Executive Coach, NLP Master Practitioner, and NLP Coach, with additional training in managing and influencing group dynamics. He is a frequent conference speaker and was recognised with a Top Speaker’s Award by Vistage Worldwide.

Edda Sharpe is a voice, accent, and communication coach who helps professionals and leaders communicate with assurance and authority. Her work focuses on developing authentic vocal delivery and practical communication skills that enable people to lead, influence, and connect more effectively.

Drawing on extensive experience in voice and communication coaching, Edda combines practical vocal techniques with behavioural insight to support lasting change in how people speak, lead, and present themselves professionally.

Alongside her work with business clients, Edda has an established career as a voice and accent coach in the theatre sector. She has worked with actors and productions for organisations including the Royal Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare’s Globe, the Royal Court Theatre, and English National Opera.

Edda is an NLP Master Practitioner and the author of How to Do Accents and How to Do Standard English Accents. She is also co-developer of The ACCENT Kit, a digital resource designed to support the learning and practice of English accents.

Hugh O’Shea is a Director at CMT Training and a highly skilled voice and communication coach. For more than 12 years he has worked with CMT designing and delivering leadership communication programmes that help senior professionals communicate clearly and effectively.

With extensive experience working directly with groups and teams, Hugh is known for his ability to respond in the moment and deliver training that addresses the real challenges people face at work. His practical and supportive approach helps clients develop stronger presentation skills, vocal authority, and the self-assurance to communicate effectively in demanding environments.

Hugh began his career as an actor, performing in productions at the National Theatre and Shakespeare’s Globe. Alongside his work with business clients, he continues to coach actors working in theatre, film, and television.

He holds an MA in Voice Studies from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. His combined experience in performance and communication coaching helps clients develop a strong and authentic professional presence.

Caroline is an Executive Coach and Leadership Development Specialist with more than 25 years’ experience supporting leaders and their teams to strengthen performance, adaptability, and engagement. She works with leaders at all levels to develop the clarity, self-awareness, and communication skills needed to lead effectively in complex organisational environments.

Caroline partners closely with clients to build practical strategies and behaviours that support strong leadership, healthy working relationships, and high-performing teams. Her coaching helps leaders deepen their understanding of purpose and strengths while developing the skills needed to communicate clearly, engage others, and create positive change within their organisations.

A former senior leader herself, Caroline brings a deep understanding of the real-world challenges and rewards of leading people. She works with individuals and teams who want to make a meaningful and lasting impact—for themselves, their colleagues, their organisational culture, and business performance.

Victoria Woodward is a voice and communication coach who helps professionals develop confident vocal delivery and engaging communication. Drawing on her background in performance and voice training, she works with clients to strengthen how they sound, how they connect with an audience, and how they bring their message to life.

Victoria works with individuals and groups to develop vocal confidence, expressive delivery, and a strong sense of authority when speaking. Known for her warm yet authoritative style, she creates engaging sessions where participants quickly develop practical skills they can use in real professional situations.

Victoria trained as an actor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, performing in theatre, film, television, and radio before completing her MA in Voice Studies at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. She has taught at many of London’s leading drama schools and worked with actors at the Royal Shakespeare Company, Bridge Theatre, and the National Theatre.

Richard is a highly experienced voice, accent, and presentation coach with more than 25 years’ experience working in both business and creative environments. He works with senior professionals in the public and private sectors, helping them communicate with authority and assurance in high-stakes situations.

Richard delivers communication and presentation programmes that help individuals and teams develop stronger vocal authority, clearer messaging, and greater effectiveness when presenting ideas or leading discussions. Known for his perceptive and practical approach, he helps clients communicate successfully in demanding professional environments.

Richard developed his craft within the voice departments of the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre. He has since built a career that bridges voice expertise with leadership and professional communication. Richard is also co-developer of The ACCENT Kit, a digital resource for learning and practising English accents, created in collaboration with Edda Sharpe, and is a qualified NLP Practitioner.

Danièle is an experienced voice and communication coach who works with professionals and groups in both the public and private sectors to strengthen personal impact and effectiveness in communication. Known for her warm and responsive coaching style, she works closely with participants to help them develop practical skills that meet their specific professional needs.

Danièle delivers personal impact and communication programmes that help participants develop stronger vocal authority, clearer expression, and greater assurance when presenting ideas or engaging with others. Her perceptive approach allows her to respond to the needs of the group in the moment, helping people communicate naturally and effectively in demanding professional environments.

Danièle holds an MA in Voice from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Earlier in her career she worked as an actor in film, theatre, and television, and later as a voice coach with organisations including the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, and English National Opera, as well as major film and television productions.

Claudette Forbes is an experienced leadership coach and mentor who works with professionals and teams to strengthen confidence, communication, and personal impact. With more than 25 years’ leadership experience in the public sector, including senior roles within the Greater London Authority and the London Mayor’s Office, she brings deep expertise in communication, strategy, and organisational development.

Claudette works with individuals and groups to help them build confidence, develop stronger professional presence, and communicate effectively in complex organisational environments. Her supportive and insightful approach helps clients recognise their strengths and develop practical strategies that enable them to grow, collaborate effectively, and achieve meaningful change.

Before moving into coaching, Claudette held senior leadership roles within large government departments, where she led major regeneration initiatives and worked closely with diverse communities and stakeholders. Alongside her professional work, she is also an accomplished singer, saxophonist, and ceramicist, reflecting the creativity and balance she brings to both life and work.

Louise works internationally as a coach, facilitator, and leadership consultant, partnering with organisations across a wide range of sectors including financial services, housing, manufacturing, luxury retail, oil and gas, the arts, AI, and technology. She brings extensive cross-sector experience and works with leaders and teams to strengthen leadership capability, build trust, and deliver sustainable results.

Louise designs and delivers leadership development programmes, facilitates senior leadership teams, and provides one-to-one coaching. Her approach combines strategic insight with a practical focus on behaviours, helping leaders strengthen their presence, communicate effectively, and build productive working relationships.

Louise is particularly skilled at creating thoughtful, engaging learning environments where individuals and teams can reflect, develop confidence, and translate insight into meaningful action. She is passionate about supporting people to grow in effectiveness and achieve positive impact within their organisations.

Gordon is an international trainer with more than 40 years’ experience specialising in sales, negotiation, customer relationship management, and influencing. He works with professionals and teams to strengthen communication, build stronger client relationships, and achieve better results in competitive business environments.

Gordon delivers engaging training programmes that help individuals and teams communicate with confidence, negotiate effectively, and improve performance. Known for his practical and energetic style, he draws on deep business experience to ensure participants leave with skills they can immediately apply in their day-to-day work.

Before moving into training and coaching, Gordon held senior leadership roles in the retail sector, including General Manager and Head of Training for a major food business. He is a certified NLP Practitioner and an experienced international conference speaker. Earlier in his career he also performed stand-up comedy, an experience that sharpened his ability to connect with audiences, read a room, and deliver impact under pressure.

Mpilo May-Richards is a facilitator who works with groups across sectors to strengthen communication, collaboration, and personal development. Working across the UK and South Africa, he brings an international perspective to his work and supports participants in developing confidence, stronger communication skills, and greater self-awareness.

Mpilo delivers workshops and group programmes that encourage learning, reflection, and open dialogue. Known for his warm and grounded presence, he creates supportive environments where people feel comfortable contributing, sharing ideas, and developing practical skills they can apply in their professional lives.

Mpilo was awarded a prestigious Chevening Scholarship and studied an MA in Film & Television Producing at the MetFilm School. He is also Creative Director of the Ruben Richards Foundation in South Africa, where he leads workshops focused on dialogue and personal growth. Alongside his facilitation work, he has a background in theatre and music and often draws on storytelling to help connect ideas and experiences.

Sarah-Jayne is an executive and communication coach who works internationally with business leaders, professionals, and teams to strengthen authority and effectiveness in communication. She brings a wealth of experience supporting clients from a wide range of industries, helping them communicate with conviction in demanding professional situations.

Sarah-Jayne delivers coaching and group programmes that help individuals think clearly under pressure and engage their audiences with confidence. Known for her perceptive and supportive style, she helps clients develop practical skills that enable them to perform at their best in leadership, presentation, and high-stakes conversations.

Sarah-Jayne began her career as an actor, performing at the National Theatre, in London’s West End, and in major film productions before moving into coaching and facilitation. Alongside her work with business clients, she continues to coach actors and performers working in theatre, film, and television.

Phillip is an actor with more than 30 years’ experience across theatre, television, film, commercials and voiceovers. His stage credits include Dirty Linen at the Arts Theatre, The Merry Widow at the London Coliseum and playing Peter in No Sex Please, We’re British at the Jarla Theatre in Stockholm.

Alongside his acting career, Phillip has built extensive experience in the corporate world, working in sales, recruitment and training. For the past 15 years he has specialised in roleplay for a wide range of commercial organisations, using performance to support leadership, communication and behavioural development. He also shares this expertise with the next generation of actors, delivering “Introduction to Roleplay” workshops at drama schools.

Phillip brings a unique blend of stagecraft and business insight, making him a versatile and engaging coach and facilitator.

Cate is an actor and coach who works with leaders in the political and business worlds, both in the UK and internationally. She specialises in using her expertise as a role-player in challenging scenarios to help individuals develop stronger skills and behaviours under pressure.

With a strong background in performance and coaching, Cate supports clients in enhancing their communication, leadership behaviours and ability to engage audiences with clarity and confidence. She is also in demand as a presenter, regularly hosting award ceremonies, live events, and appearing in corporate videos and training films.

Cate’s unique blend of stagecraft and facilitation enables her to create dynamic, realistic learning environments, helping clients to refine their presence and achieve authentic impact in high-stakes situations.

Tracy is the Operations Manager at cmt.training, responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the business. She oversees day-to-day logistics and is often the first point of contact for clients, bringing warmth, professionalism and attention to detail to every interaction.

An accredited NLP Practitioner and qualified interpersonal mediator, Tracy combines practical efficiency with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Beyond her role at cmt.training, she volunteers her expertise to support vulnerable families within her community, reflecting her commitment to helping people navigate challenges and build stronger relationships.

Tracy’s work is central to creating a seamless experience for clients and a supportive environment for the team.