TOM VERRALL
COMMUNICATION COACH
Welcome,
thanks for dropping by.
My background in the creative arts and my fascination with the human condition has led me to a varied career, which is summarised here.
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Happy browsing.
"Tom has a considerable battery of skills"
Peter Nichols, West End and Broadway playwright
Communication coach
I’m a communication coach for numerous executives and public figures.
Communication is a broad subject, and no client is the same. Still, I tend to specialise in building confidence and skills in areas such as executive presence, public speaking, and resilience.
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I support each client by drawing on over 20 years’ experience in international business, acting training at the Bristol Old Vic and my subsequent studies in subjects such as psychology, philosophy, and social science.
"Tom is a brilliant coach and really helps you grow as a person and as a leader"
Michael McCourt, former Chief Executive Officer, NHS
Actor
I was an award-winning student at the renowned Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and I have since worked on stage and screen as a freelance actor.
“Tom was kind enough to star in my Inside No.9 episode ‘The Inventors’. He was a joy to work with; extremely enthusiastic, professional, and willing to put up with an unorthodox production method!”
Jon Aird, BAFTA award-winning producer
Writer
I regularly write blogs and online articles and have written numerous creative copy for companies including BBC Studios, Channel 4 and Rolls-Royce plc.
I have co-written an award-winning Edinburgh festival show, contributions to radio and television comedy as well as hundreds of corporate scripts.
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My short film, Dignity, that I also directed, had a lengthy film festival run across three continents and won a Best Director award by the Festival of Peace and Equality in Indonesia.
‘Beautifully acted with effective dialogue’
Nora Armani, Artistic Director,
Socially Relevant Film Festival
New York
Creative Director
I founded NV Management in 2001 with Nicola Berry.
NV provides creates experiential learning for business, provides professional actors for role play services and produces corporate films.
Regular clients include Buro Happold, Harley-Davidson and Panasonic.
‘I have worked with Tom for a number of years and can thoroughly recommend him as a business actor, trainer, facilitator and coach. He is insightful, knowledgeable and engaging; people listen to him and genuinely think about how they can change their behaviour for the better, including me. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with him again.’
Jamie Ward, Head of Learning and Development at Channel 4
Other Interests
I was an executive producer on a recent film by Byline Times. You can watch it here:
Much of my spare time is spent with a head in a book, or at the cinema or theatre. Despite the sedentary nature of these activities, I like to keep fit and run at least one major half-marathon or marathon event every year.
I enjoy singing (I recently passed my Grade 8 in musical theatre with distinction) and speaking French and other tongues with much enthusiasm, if not proficiency!
I have been grateful that my work has taken me to many different countries and travel for both professional and personal reasons is one of life’s joys, especially when it involves immersion in different cultures and observing the natural world.
Finally, I support numerous charities, especially in the areas of human rights, animal welfare, and the environment.