Paul helps individual business people (primarily within organisations in highly competitive environments) to better engage and influence others.

Arguably one of the world’s leading presentation skills coach/trainers, Paul has spent over 15 years working on client pitches and presentations, coaching a number of the world’s great presenters, and helping corporate leaders maximise their impact in front of key stakeholders.

Walking the talk – Paul draws on over 25 years of experience communicating, persuading and developing business at the highest levels to bring psychologically proven influence and communication skills to life. Before starting Total Inter Action in 1997, he was Presentation and New Business Development Trainer at Rogen International (best known for their work on the successful Sydney 2000 Olympic Bid) where he trained, amongst other clients, the AOC and SOCOG. Prior to Rogen, he was Executive Producer and New Business Development Director at Caribina Wavelength (one of Australasia’s largest corporate communication companies) where he developed a passion for creativity through communication.

Training – Paul uses the HBDI™ (Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument) and other self-awareness tools to go beyond standard skills development.  As most participants attest, Paul’s courses regularly change lives.

Facilitation – Paul facilitates business planning and strategic visioning sessions that focus on creating clear action points based on a solid foundation of understanding.

Influence to affluence – Paul works with pitch teams on major presentations and pitches/tenders. The current success rate for this work is 87%!

He primarily works with the IT, Professional Services, Media, and Financial Industries across Europe and the Asia Pacific region. Corporate clients include Oracle, NetApp, Adobe, Symantec, SAP, AON, Leo Burnett, Philips, GE, PwC and BDW.

Paul holds degrees in Drama, Film & Television (Leeds University, UK), and Communications (Union College, NY, USA). He regularly presents at national and international conferences on communication and influence and is an HBDI™ certified practitioner.