Coaching individuals and teams to speak and perform with confidence
“Sam is an outstanding coach. I couldn’t recommend him more.”
With a combined 50 years in the entertainment business and with over 30 years experience training and coaching, the team at Encore believe everyone is capable of speaking in public with confidence.
Our mission is to empower you to communicate with clarity, authenticity and impact. Whether you’re presenting to a big audience, leading a boardroom discussion or speaking online, we provide bespoke training and coaching tailored to your unique needs, so you can perform at your best, every time.
Sam and Matilda
How Can We Help You?
Do you fear public speaking?
Do you walk away from meetings wishing you’d performed better?
Has the rise of zoom and team meetings affected your ability to communicate effectively?
Are you ready to challenge yourself to grow and succeed?
We draw on the proven techniques and methods of working actors, combining lessons and teachings from some of the most esteemed teachers int he world, and first hand experience of public speaking. Our practical tools and methods are designed to help you manage nerves, overcome stage fright and step into every speaking opportunity with confidence.
We specialise in bespoke training programmes tailored to individuals and teams, focused on strengthening presentation skills and elevating confidence in any setting. Whether you’re preparing for an interview, a company presentation, or a conference keynote, we’ll help you take your communication skills to the next level.
‘‘Many people fear public speaking, whether it’s to a small or large group. But we have the key to unlock your confidence using fun, easy and life enhancing acting and improv techniques which have amazing results.’’ - Matilda
“Sam’s sessions were engaging and fun, and he helped me develop real clarity and confidence in my speech. His guidance was key to me securing my job in law. I couldn’t recommend him more!”
— Hugh Odone- Lawyer
Our Services
We can offer a bespoke in-person or remote one to one coaching programme. Whether you are preparing for a specific interview, talk or meeting, we will find a programme that works for you.
1 hour session - Specific Goal Focus
4 Hour Session - Detailed Performance Skills
6 Regular sessions - Ongoing Presentation Enhancement
One to One ConsultationBook a free one to one 30 minute consultation over zoom.
We will discuss your needs and set out a tailored plan for you or your organisation.
We will also sign you up to our newsletter and send you our Beginners 7-step guide to speaking with confidence.
One to One Coaching
We have specific and tailored programmes depending on your needs. Please get in touch to hear what we can suggest.
We can offer:
Group sessions - (Up to 12 participants)
Half Day Session - Actors Performance Tools and Mechanisms
Full Day Session - From the Start, Step by step
Group CoachingWhat People Are Saying
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"Matilda's guidance on posture, presence, and vocal power completely changed the way I present. Thanks to Matilda's session, I walked into my interview feeling assured and authentic — and I got the job! And I still use what she taught me everyday."
— Katie Bonham Carter
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"Sam helped me build the public speaking confidence I needed to excel. His coaching made a real difference in how I present and connect with audiences and has helped accelerate my career."
— Max Odone - Microsoft
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"Matilda was excellent in helping me prepare for my public speaking engagement. She quickly noticed my passion for storytelling and showed me how to embrace that strength. Instead of viewing speaking as a performance to ‘get through,’ she helped me see it as an opportunity to share stories — something I truly enjoy. "
— Mark Farrer-Brown - CEO and Founder of Fit to Lead.
Who We Are
Sam Spinks
Sam Spinks is a writer, actor and producer and coach. Along with performing in the West End and on screen, as well as writing high-end drama for TV, he has been coaching public speaking for the past few years. He has recently shadowed the training company Dr Theatre, and volunteered for the Spear Public Speaking programme, helping young unemployed teenagers into employment.
He was trained at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama and taught by the internationally renowned voice coach, Patsy Rodenburg.
Previously he was a marketing manager and has travelled around the world attending international currency conferences.
Matilda Thorpe
Matilda Thorpe has been working for over 35 years in Film, Television and on stage, including London’s West End.
She trained in improvisation under Doug Nunn, Artistic Director of Theatersports in London and Comedienne Mandy Knight, before co running a highly successful improv club in the centre of London for 10 years, working with many of the the top improvisers and comedians from Whose Line is it Anyway, The Comedy Store players.
Primarily she has been coaching Presentational Skills with Improv for over 20 years with co-run Dr Theatre, which she co-runs, where she has worked for companies internationally including Shell, Bank of Canada, Deutsche Bank, Pipeline and individuals from all walks of life including Banking, NHS, Aviation, and Top Management.
Contact Us
Do you want to take your public speaking to the next level?
Get in touch.
Send us a message online
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Email us at: sam@encorecoaching.co.uk