Biography

After graduating from high school in the United States, I spent a year working on charter yachts in the West Indies before returning to London to study Sound Design and Technical Theatre. My early career took me through the music industry, backstage theatre work, and then three further years at drama school. Just as my acting career was about to begin, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1995. The abrupt manner in which it was given prompted reflection, clarity and a sense of purpose, and shaped the path I follow today.

I founded Island 41 to explore how actors’ techniques can be applied in everyday professional settings. Over the years, I have built a portfolio delivering workshops and training for organisations across the UK, Europe, Canada, Brazil, North Africa, and the Far East, alongside open courses offered online via Eventbrite. I hold NCDT certificates in stage management and acting, and I am accredited in MBTI, Belbin, SDI, C-Me, NLP, and Transactional Analysis. My work focuses on personal effectiveness, professional relationships, clear communication, and experiential learning.

In 2009, I began writing short essays to refine my thinking. This led to a parallel career as a writer: a collection of letters published in 2015, a second book on presentation delivery in 2021 (revised 2026), and occasional posts on transferable skills, all available on my website.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, I returned to my technical theatre and production experience to develop online workshops that complement my face-to-face work, including pay it forward sessions. In 2023, I launched a niche audio-visual production service combining performance, presentation, and technical expertise, and in 2025 I narrated and produced an audiobook.

I live with my wife, son, and daughter in Christchurch on the south coast of the UK. Outside of work, I enjoy walking, stand-up paddle-boarding as my health allows, and amateur photography.