Hey, I’m Sam
For 15 years I’ve been working on the UK comedy circuit and the last 9 helping professionals speak better in high-pressure environments.
When I began in comedy it felt like finally getting to an itch that I couldn’t scratch.
I wasn’t very good, but bitten by the bug. I spent years learning my craft; from soul-destroying open mic gigs, dying on my arse Christ knows how many times, getting better and performing on paid shows around the country, to working with household names and some of my comedy heroes.
Without guidance these techniques take years to learn and master, but I’ve distilled them so your team can pick them up in a few days.
Today, with over a 1000 gigs around the world including 3 full runs at the Edinburgh Fringe under my belt I’m in a position to help some of the largest brands on the planet communicate like pro comics do. Not to make them comics, but how to harness nerves, remember lines and make it all look effortless.
During this journey I simultaneously embarked on another; going from being an Executive at ITV to 1 of their youngest Sales Controllers. This is a cut-throat heavily target driven environment where only the strongest survive. I discovered the communication techniques I learnt through years and years on the comedy circuit were integral to this success. Now I want to help your team thrive too.
This work combines the best of both worlds—because nothing sharpens communication like having a room full of strangers eating out of your hand.