Actors Centre in Business

Phil Appleton specialises in role-play workshops that develop confidence, assertiveness, and presentation and impact skills. Phil has been involved in training for over 25 years.

Using knowledge gained from a variety of careers from airline pilot to actor, Phil uses his experience in behavioural analysis and his scientific background to evaluate and feed back what he sees. He will then facilitate or suggest solutions using a range of practical techniques.

Bilingual since early childhood, Phil has a particular interest in communication, both verbal and non-verbal. He has travelled extensively, studied psychology and has a Diploma in Management Studies.

Phil has proven an effective role play facilitator for a huge and diverse range of clients including Crown Prosecution Service, Legal Services Commission, RSPCA, Cable & Wireless, Gillette, Vodafone, Whitehead Mann, AXA Insurance, Compaq, Hitachi, Eastern Electricity, Civil Service, Royal Sun Alliance, Foreign & Commonwealth Office, National Air Traffic Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG, Morgan Stanley, Sun Life of Canada, BMW, Van den Bergh, BAA, Scottish Widows, Commercial Union, Shire Pharmaceuticals, BP / Amoco, NHS, Central Parking Systems, Trade Partners UK, World Duty Free, Abbey National, WorldCom, BDB, De Beers, Barry Callebaut, Aston Martin.

“...it really is quite humbling to see what people have achieved and how terrific the benefits have been! At least a couple of them appeared to be about 6" taller!! It really is a terrific way of getting feedback and as before, the course appears to have been a real success and really hit the spot for the majority of them.“

"A talked about how useful your practice part of the course had been been and in particular, "how it felt" to be doing things“ differently. Also, B said she had learnt more from working with you than any other role-play that she had ever participated in....“ Carol Roome, Management Consultant, Oxford University Press, Markem Corporation

“Karen specifically asked for you and said how fantastic you were and particularly what great feedback you give when you work with her on First Steps.” Karen Rawlings, Trainer, English Nature’s “First Steps”



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	Phil Appleton specialises in role-play workshops that develop confidence, assertiveness, and presentation and impact skills. Phil has been involved in training for over 25 years. Using knowledge gained from a variety of careers from airline pilot to actor, Phil uses his experience in behavioural analysis and his scientific background to evaluate and feed back what he sees. He will then facilitate or suggest solutions using a range of practical techniques. Bilingual since early childhood, Phil has a particular interest in communication, both verbal and non-verbal. He has travelled extensively, studied psychology and has a Diploma in Management Studies. Phil has proven an effective role play facilitator for a huge and diverse range of clients including Crown Prosecution Service, Legal Services Commission, RSPCA, Cable & Wireless, Gillette, Vodafone, Whitehead Mann, AXA Insurance, Compaq, Hitachi, Eastern Electricity, Civil Service, Royal Sun Alliance, Foreign & Commonwealth Office, National Air Traffic Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG, Morgan Stanley, Sun Life of Canada, BMW, Van den Bergh, BAA, Scottish Widows, Commercial Union, Shire Pharmaceuticals, BP / Amoco, NHS, Central Parking Systems, Trade Partners UK, World Duty Free, Abbey National, WorldCom, BDB, De Beers, Barry Callebaut, Aston Martin. “...it really is quite humbling to see what people have achieved and how terrific the benefits have been! At least a couple of them appeared to be about 6" taller!! It really is a terrific way of getting feedback and as before, the course appears to have been a real success and really hit the spot for the majority of them.“ "A talked about how useful your practice part of the course had been been and in particular, "how it felt" to be doing things“ differently. Also, B said she had learnt more from working with you than any other role-play that she had ever participated in....“ Carol Roome, Management Consultant, Oxford University Press, Markem Corporation “Karen specifically asked for you and said how fantastic you were and particularly what great feedback you give when you work with her on First Steps.” Karen Rawlings, Trainer, English Nature’s “First Steps”