About Us

The Talkcoach team’s combination of public and private sector management and personal development expertise is underpinned by the skills and knowledge of speech and language therapists. This enables it to lead the way in addressing the impact of communication disabilities within organisations and with their key stakeholders.

Consultancy, coaching and mentoring, and the design and delivery of bespoke programmes, across a range of organisations are core areas of expertise. 

	Anne Ayre BSc MASLTIP CertMRCSLT MIoD Anne has delivered training in a blue chip environment and coached at a senior level. Partnership and collaborative working, across organisations and sectors with different cultural attitudes, has been a key part of her management experience. Find out more		Richard Ayre BA (Hons) MBA CDir MIoD AIWS Richard understands the importance of effective communication within business. In a blue chip general management career, managing growth, reorientating strategy, or driving fundamental change, communication has always been a key component. Find out more
	Emma Black MSc MASLTIP CertMRCSLT Emma’s first degree was in Psychology and she has a particular interest in the association between speech language and communication needs and social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Find out more		Hayley Thorp Find out more
	Chris Bailey BSc MA CertMRCSLT Chris is a professional voice coach with a speech and language therapy background. Find out more		Victoria Riley-Hill BA (Hons) MBA Victoria has worked as a speech and language therapist in the NHS, education and not-for-profit sectors. Find out more
	Gavin Campbell Gavin has presented on and reported widely for the BBC over many years. He has extensive experience as a voice coach. Find out more		Louise Wright BA (Hons) MPhil CertMRCSLT Louise's professional background is in speech and language therapy and she has worked in specialist and managerial posts in the NHS. Find out more
	Claire McNeil Claire is a speech and language therapist who speciialises in stammering and voice disorders. She has a diploma in Solution Focused Practice. Find out more

Enhanced performance through effective and confident speaking in the workplace: our innovative programme for individuals who stammer.