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Communications

15 May 2026

What can sales professionals learn from actors?

Salespeople can borrow the actor’s discipline of being “in the moment” to make client conversations authentic and engaging.

12 September 2025

How can actor training make leaders better communicators?

Actor techniques build behavioural flexibility without compromising a leader’s authenticity.

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Rob Lewis

Founding Director

Rob holds a degree in Development Economics and Development Studies and began his career teaching English, Geography and Physical Education in secondary schools.

Chris McLeod

Founding Director

For the last 25 years and as a founding director of Mission Performance, I’ve developed close collaborative relationships with clients from a wide range of industries helping them deliver their strategy and to transform their internal leadership and management capability.

Matt Burgess

Director of Communications Practice

An actor by trade, Matt has worked extensively in theatre, television and film, starring in productions such as; War Horse, Prometheus and Black Mirror.

Gerry Devries

Consulting Director and Coach

Since leaving the Marines in the early 90s and taking his MBA at London Business School, Gerry de Vries has become a specialist in turning businesses around.

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