Dominic Colenso, former actor, has swapped the bright lights of Hollywood for coaching corporate audiences in the art of communication. A renowned communications expert, Dominic educates audiences on how body language, breathing and voices affect performance and has also authored the book "Impact: How To Be More Confident, Increase Your Influence and Know What To Say Under Pressure". Booked to speak at corporate events, Dominic helps teams deliver outstanding performances with communication at the heart of their operations.
Starting his career as an actor, Dominic trained to be a director at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. Before long, Dominic was performing on famed stages of The National Theatre and The Royal Court. He is best known for playing Virgil Tracy in Thunderbirds Hollywood adaptation and for appearing in Midsomer Murders: Ghosts of Christmas Past. Having since appeared in a variety of acting roles, from action movies to period dramas, Dominic now channels his expertise in performance into his work as a communications specialist.
Bridging the gap between the analogue and digital world, Dominic now specialises as a communications expert helping clients to navigate the pitfalls of the ever-changing digital landscape and communicate effectively. Combining easy-to-implement techniques with his captivating and energetic keynote style, Dominic resonates with audiences and encourages meaningful changes in behaviour. Since 2014 Dominic has been Founder of In Flow consultancy with whom he shares his communication expertise. He is also the Host of Why Life's a Pitch Podcast, where he interviews notable personalities from the sports, business, and arts fields to share their stories.
Helping clients to take centre stage with top tips on communication, Dominic is now a popular choice as a speaker for corporate events. Covering topics such as leadership, sales, high-performance teams and resilience, Dominic educates audiences on how communication can enhance such factors. Putting to use the expertise gathered during his acting career, Dominic has been booked by clients such as Barclays, Co-Op, Honda, Morningstar, Paysafe and the Yorkshire Building Society. He has also spoken at events such as the National Sales Conference 2019 and delivered the TEDx talk The Power of Telling Your Story. When looking for a speaker who is an expert on communication, Dominic Colenso delivers impactful tips surrounding the power of communication.
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Impact: How to Be More Confident, Increase Your Influence & Know What to Say Under Pressure
How to hire Dominic Colenso
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Dominic Colenso for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Dominic's official speaking topics are listed below.
- Moments of Impact: Unlocking Star Performance
- Leadership
- Sales
- High Performing Teams
- Resilience
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Dominic made an impact! We engaged him to speak at our Business Forum in Riga for 500 of Latvia's most switched on Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs. His speech was full of practical tools and he really knows how to perform and inspire an audience to follow him. Highly recommend!" - Agnese, Business Conference Organiser, Investment & Development Agency of Latvia
"His speech was thought provoking, motivating and packed full of simple but powerful tips and takeaways that were easy to implement. As one of the organisers of this event, I would highly recommend Dominic. He was great to work with, organised, professional and delivered a captivating speech that hit all the right notes." - Sue, NAP Conference Organiser, CIPS
"You know when the speaker is good when he has a group of newly qualified accountants all up out of their seats and asking each other 'are you looking at me' in a Robert De Niro style! We’ve engaged him to speak to our finance team several times and he really knows his stuff – he makes it fun and simple to understand. If you want a dynamic speaker for your event, with content that delegates can immediately put into practice, Dominic delivers." - Mark, Head of Strategic Finance, Coop Food
"Everyone really enjoyed the session on leadership communication that you delivered on Zoom. You have prompted the Senior Leadership Team to adopt different ways of working with each other and their teams, as well as considering their remote/on-line presence and how they show up to engage their audience." - Paula, Business Support Manager, Department for Work & Pensions
"As an organisation going through significant change, we were seeking an innovative and dynamic speaker to support our colleagues in developing their communication skills. Dominic’s IMPACT keynote laid the foundation for our colleagues to do just that. The mix of acting skills, neuroscience and common sense made it impactful, memorable and above all a highly enjoyable and empowering experience." - Mark, Head of HR, UKAR
- 2024 – Closing Keynote Speaker for Professional Speaking Association’s Conference
- 2023 – Host of the Why Life’s a Pitch podcast
- 2019 – Author of “Impact: How to Be More Confident, Increase Your Influence & Know What to Say Under Pressure”
- 2017 – Delivered the TEDx Talk “The Power of Telling Your Story”
- 2015 – Associate Trainer & Coach of Communication & Leadership Skills, NLP Dynamics
- 2014 – Founder & Head Performance Coach, In Flow Training
- 2014 – Associate Trainer in Physical Intelligence, Companies in Motion
- 2013 – Founding Director & Head Performance Coach, The Velocity Corporation
- 2013 – Associate Trainer in Communication & Leadership Skills, Taming Tigers
- 2012 – Acting Tutor, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
- 2008 – Acting Tutor, Drama Centre London
- 2005 – Associate Trainer in Communications & Leadership Skills, RADA Business
