ABOUT ME
I bring to my Effective Public Speaking work over thirty years’ experience in the performing arts as actor, writer, director, and producer.
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Whether it’s working with established professional actors or with emerging artists undergoing tertiary training, I have always enjoyed finding ways for each and every individual to bring words to life, to engage an audience, to tell a story.
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I believe that the same principles and techniques I have worked with for over thirty years have direct application in empowering people to develop their public speaking skills.
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After a time in the corporate sector following graduation from QUT with a Bachelor of Business – Management, I studied acting, again at QUT.
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In the mid-nineties I shifted into working mainly as a director and since then have directed over 70 productions across a diversity of genres from Shakespeare to circus, from cabaret to opera.
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I am an active member of South Bank Toastmasters and in 2022 was awarded First Place in the Brisbane District Humorous Speech Contest.
Testimonials
Training with Lewis has been an unforgettable turning point that’s considerably improved my public speaking. Lewis guided me through practical exercises, helping me to identify areas for improvement and to eliminate some ‘bad habits.’ I can now present a speech with purpose and character in both professional and social situations. My work with Lewis has instilled a confidence in me and makes public speaking enjoyable, instead of nerve wracking.
- Jack Burgess, Data Analyst, Queensland Government
Being someone with a naturally outgoing personality, I've never found it too difficult to get up and make a speech. However, I was keen to develop my skills and, by working with Lewis, I gained the ability to bring together my physical presence and the use of my voice in a truly authentic way. It has let me shift from ‘showing’ confidence when I speak, to actually being confident when I speak.
- Christopher Allan, Imagine Holidays
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