We’re a team of facilitators, trainers and professional actors united by one goal — to make learning practical and impactful. Our backgrounds span theatre, coaching, psychology and industry, combining creative craft with real operational understanding. Together, we turn complex workplace challenges into moments of clarity, connection and measurable behavioural change.
Talk Shop is led by a team with over 25 years’ combined experience in corporate learning and professional performance. Our backgrounds span theatre, coaching, organisational development and operational industries, giving us a unique blend of creative and practical insight.
We’ve worked across every level of organisations — from operatives on construction sites to senior leadership teams in complex, multi-site environments. That breadth of experience helps us understand the pressures people face and the realities of how decisions are made at work.
Together, we create structured learning environments where people can explore behaviour, practise difficult conversations and build the confidence to respond effectively in the moments that matter.
Our expertise lies in turning real workplace challenges into meaningful learning experiences. Drawing on backgrounds in training, facilitation, performance and behavioural insight, we design sessions that reflect the pressures, conversations and decisions people face in their roles every day.
Alongside our live and interactive work at Talk Shop, we also collaborate with our sister company, The Bigger Picture, to produce bespoke training films that bring real workplace situations to life on screen. These films allow organisations to explore behavioural, safety and communication challenges in a powerful and accessible way.
Whether delivered through live scenarios, facilitated workshops or filmed content, our focus remains the same: helping organisations strengthen communication, leadership and decision-making across their teams.
Our team combines experience in training, performance and industry to deliver learning that feels credible, engaging and relevant to the realities of modern workplaces.
Andrew previously founded and led a corporate drama learning company for over twenty years, working with organisations including Nestlé, KPMG and Royal Mail. His background combines performance, facilitation and training design, giving him deep insight into how organisations translate learning into real behavioural change. At Talk Shop he helps shape programmes that reflect the realities of modern workplaces and the challenges teams face every day. He also has a reputation for being the sharpest dresser in the room.
Colin brings over thirty years of experience as a Director of Photography and editor, working with organisations including the BBC, ITV and Channel 4. Throughout his career he has filmed a wide range of corporate training projects, from construction sites to North Sea oil rigs, combining technical precision with a strong storytelling instinct. At Talk Shop he ensures every film communicates clearly and authentically for the audiences it is designed to reach. Talk to him about conservation and you’ll have a friend for life.
Jacques specialises in connecting organisations with training solutions that strengthen safety, culture and communication. With a strong background in business development and client relationships, he works closely with organisations to understand their challenges and shape programmes that deliver real behavioural impact. At Talk Shop he focuses on building trusted partnerships across sectors and ensuring every client engagement leads to meaningful outcomes. Focused, driven and always up for a challenge, he can often be found open-water swimming in the depths of winter.
Rod has spent over three decades working in corporate training through writing, film-making and programme delivery. His experience spans construction, rail and civil engineering projects across the UK and internationally, where he has developed award-winning training films and learning programmes. At Talk Shop he leads the creative direction of scenarios and scripts, ensuring every piece of work feels authentic and engaging for the people it is designed to reach. His preferred filming location is anywhere that has a snooker table nearby.
Russell’s background combines senior corporate roles with business ownership, giving him a strong understanding of how organisations translate strategy into practical delivery. As Executive Producer he oversees projects from initial brief through to final production, ensuring every programme runs smoothly and achieves the outcomes clients expect. At Talk Shop he focuses on aligning creative ideas with operational realities so that learning feels credible and relevant to the teams experiencing it. Given the chance, he’s happy to talk work while surfing with dolphins.
Adele keeps the operational side of Talk Shop running smoothly, coordinating the logistics that sit behind every programme we deliver. With a background in administration and project support, she brings organisation, attention to detail and calm problem-solving to the day-to-day running of the business. From scheduling sessions and managing communications to keeping projects on track, Adele helps ensure that everything behind the scenes works exactly as it should. She also possesses the rare superpower of knowing where absolutely everything in the office is – even when nobody else does.
We reflect the conversations and pressures people face every day. Our scenarios are grounded in real language, real dilemmas and real consequences - so learning feels credible and honest.
We work closely with clients from discovery through to delivery. By shaping the work together, we ensure every session reflects your priorities and supports meaningful behavioural change.
Everyone has a voice, not just the confident few. We create structured spaces where people can observe, contribute and influence - without pressure or performance.
We care about learning that lasts, not box-ticking. Our focus is on practical shifts in behaviour that strengthen standards, relationships and responsibility across teams.