Paul Big Sky’s Managing Director and is probably the world's only presentations/pitch specialist, business trainer and life change expert to have real front-line experience of both motivational psychology and high profile television/stage presentation and comedy.
As an authority in communications, presentation, performance and pitching skills, Paul has coached and developed a large number of leading media business people, politicians and performers in the art and science of 'getting the message across'. He is also a respected keynote speech writer and performance coach for many top business, professional, political and entertainment clients, including Sir Richard Branson and Dermot Murnaghan.
Paul's achievements encompass prime time TV, business success, chart topping hit records, and transforming the lives of thousands of people with his unique brand of motivational psychology. He is an internationally renowned business trainer, media commentator and advisor to film stars, music moguls, business leaders and politicians around the globe.
Paul regularly lectures all over the world for The Entertainment Masterclasses and media festivals such as MIP, MIPCOM, BCWW and Edinburgh.
His book The Seven Secrets of Successful Pitches is due to be published in January 2011.
Television and radio creditsPresented the primetime BBC2 series Speed Up Slow Down, which focused on time management and psychology.
Appeared in ITV's Wannabe, advising young people on the psychology of breaking into the TV and the music businesses.
Appearances in BBC1's The Politics Show.
Regular contributor to Radio Five Live and BBC Radio London.
Headline act at London's The Comedy Store, where he performed for over 12 years.
Founded, with Tony Hawks, the comedy band Morris Minor And The Majors, whose number-one hits included Stutter Rap and This Is The Chorus.
One half of the comedy singing duo The Calypso Twins with Ainsley Harriott, which had a major turntable hit with World Party.
Regular guest appearances with The Comedy Store Players on improvisation nights (with Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence, among others).
Trained with Mike Myers (Saturday Night Live; Wayne's World; Austin Powers) in advanced improvisation skills.
Licensed trainer in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Licensed Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Licensed Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Licensed NLP Hypnosis Practitioner (SNLP)
Licensed Health Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Diploma in Teaching Excellence (Matrix)
Diploma in the Application of Direct and Indirect Hypnosis in Consultation and Treatment (SOMNLP)
Licensed Practitioner of Persuasion Engineering (SNLP)
Certificate in Life Coaching (Newcastle College)
Diploma in Life Coaching (Newcastle College)
PhD in Meta Physics (ULC California)
Certificate in Coaching Mastery (Michael Neil; Genius Catalyst)
UK Athletics Licensed Coach (Level 2)
Medical NLP Trainer (Guy's Hospital, Kings College Hospital, St Thomas' Hospital (GKT)
Licensed by the Society of NLP
The Pitch Doctor website : www.thepitchdoctor.tv
Big Sky (corporate coaching & training) : www.bigsky.me
The Pitching Bible; my book : www.thepitchingbible.com
My publisher, CGW Publishing : www.cgwpublishing.com