Free Your Voice.
Share Your Story.

Confidence. Clarity. Connection.

I'm Marcus Bazley - a theatre director and communication coach.

I help professionals, academics, and leaders across the UK and internationally overcome nerves, develop authentic presence, and speak with confidence - whether in the boardroom, lecture theatre or on the stage.

Why I'm Here

Have you ever...

Held back in a team meeting instead of speaking up?
Felt your voice fade in a lecture theatre or conference presentation?
Struggled to deliver a business pitch clearly under pressure?
Worried your nerves will take over in a speech or public speaking event?
Found even phone calls leave you tense and uncertain?
Wondered if your English as a second language (ESL) will be clear enough in front of others?

These challenges don't just impact your work. They can leave you feeling smaller, less confident, and less connected in everyday life too.

That's why I'm here - to help you to speak with clarity, build authentic presence, and feel more grounded and confident in yourself.

How I Work

I want to build lasting confidence. That's why I bring a holistic approach. Combining my background as a professional theatre director with years of experience as a communication coach, I focus on three core areas that build skills for life, not just for one talk:

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Presence

Stay calm, centred, and confident in high-pressure situations.

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Voice

Develop strength, clarity, and flexibility so you can be heard and understood - even if English isn't your first language.

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Story

Shape your ideas into clear, authentic communcation that resonates in a lecture, pitch or presentation.

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What I Do

Services

Whether it's for the boardroom, lecture theatre or stage, I help people communicate with authenticity, confidence and clarity.

1-to-1 Coaching

Personalised sessions to help you find clarity, confidence, and presence. Whether preparing for a specific presentation, speech or interview, or looking to build lasting skills for every time you speak.

Group Workshops

Interactive and practical training for teams and organisations.

Blending quick wins with deeper techniques, these workshops strengthen communication, leadership, presence and collaboration across your workplace.

Speaking

Keynotes and masterclasses on communication, confidence, and authentic expression - drawing on my work as both a theatre director and communication coach. Inspiring, engaging, and designed to spark lasting change in large groups.

Curious how this could work for you?
Book a free 20-minute discovery call and let's explore your goals.

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Testimonials

MY CLIENTS

Ayjemal Kulhanova,
Henley Business School

“ A truly energising and insightful session - packed with creativity, relevance, and practical takeaways. Thank you for bringing such a unique perspective to leadership and communication.”

Dr Faith Taylor,
King's College London

“a real investment in my career as a scientist and lecturer, where communicating in a clear and engaging way can be as important as the research itself.”

PSB Insights

“Marcus took the time to understand each of our strengths and areas for improvement and provided constructive feedback that I am continuously working through.
I would absolutely recommend these sessions for other organisations – 10/10"

Clients

I have worked with individuals and groups from the following organisations.

About

MARCUS' STORY

I am a theatre director and communication skills coach.

I've directed productions in some of the UK's leading theatres and drama schools, working across the UK and internationally.

In my coaching career I have worked with some of the world's leading academic institutions and with industry leaders in PR and market research.

In every setting, my goal is the same: to help people communicate with clarity, confidence and authenticity - on stage, in the boardroom, and beyond.

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Associates

Communications and Media Coach

Helen Percival

Helen has over a decade of experience working as a broadcast journalist for companies including The Guardian, BBC, Reuters, Agence France-Presse, Bloomberg and France 24 in Paris. She has worked as a TV news anchor and as an international video journalist, covering breaking new stories on the ground from across Europe.

More recently she trained as an actor, graduating from RADA in 2023. She has worked in theatre, film and TV and recently completed a tour of The Mousetrap, the longest running play in the world! Coupling her experience in journalism and acting, she carries out C-Suite level media and communications training in London and Paris. She's passionate about empowering people to communicate with confidence and authenticity.

Corporate Role Player

Jeremy Drakes

Jeremy has extensive experience as a corporate role player, both in the UK and internationally.

His work encompasses leadership skills, effective communication and managing cultural change.

He has worked with numerous international humanitarian organisations, with several National Health Service trusts, with the London Fire Brigade and with private sector businesses including BT, on their Leadership Programme.

A trained professional actor, his credits include roles on BBC 1 and Channel 4, on stage both in London and UK regional theatres, and as a voiceover artist.

He also works as a freelance journalist for national newspapers including The Daily Telegraph and The Mail on Sunday.

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