Sharpening the saw

Justine Harris

Justine has been coaching other voice actors since 2017. Her speciality is commercial and corporate narration. She also writes and
directs demo reels.

Her main focus is on beginners and also experienced voiceovers who are stuck and don't know where the work's gone and helping them get back on
track - a career audit.

More info to follow.

Emily Jardine

Emily is an award-winning voice artist, actor and voiceover coach. By the age of 26 Emily was also an established producer, casting director & talent manager, producing multi-million-pound advertising campaigns around the world. To date, Emily has produced thousands of projects globally. It's this combined experience that makes her coaching unique. You'll not only work on analysing scripts, learning techniques and adding emotion. You'll also learn how to approach agents, how auditions are really conducted & how to ace them, receive structured plans to maximise your earnings, and insider info on client/casting directors' processes. Your reels will also be assessed against common trends and casting methods.

How the training is given:
- Remote. This is her most common method.
- Also pre-recorded courses. Can be run as special events at conferences etc.

Number of people in training sessions:
- One to one (Remote)
- One to many (Conferences or Remote)

Who the training is suitable for (indicate all that apply):
- Complete newbies wanting to get into the industry
- Voices with some experience
- Professional voices with years of experience

Emily coaches all levels, but given the waiting list, she is now tending to see fewer newbies.

Rates:
£120 per hour for 1:1 coaching. The initial 15 minute consultation is free, as is their first hour session - so you have the chance to assess her as a coach first.
£100 per person for a 3 hour interactive course with dedicated 1:1 time
£30 per person for a 3 hour course as a watcher only

Length of training:
- Single training sessions (1:1, Remote and Conference)
- Ongoing training (more than a month) (1:1)

Any voices that work with Emily on a 1:1 basis will have access to her for the rest of their career. Once the initial wait is over, they do not have to wait again. She's always around for quick questions or advice.

Tony Smith

Tony is a qualified coach and works a presenter, voice-over, podcaster, coach and trainer.
He works internationally and across almost every industry sectors.
His coaching is focussed on the individual who is looking to be coached and on their individual goals in that session.

The coaching topics can be from leadership, growth mindset, achieving your goals, and working through opportunities and challenges.
For example helping you develop your voice-over work, developing your portfolio of work, working with clients, personal challenges in the industry...

Coaching can be delivered online via Zoom / teams or face to face, and can be 1:1, small groups or large audiences.

Session rates are typically £78 (plus VAT) per hour and follow up sessions / check in can be agreed as required.

Notes and top tips are always provided as applicable for the session.

Natalie Cooper

Natalie Cooper is an ICF-certified, ADHD-informed coach and positive psychologist, with 25+ years of experience as a voiceover.

If you find yourself forever drawn to the next shiny new thing, make ambitious plans that rarely get finished, and feel frustrated by traditional productivity advice (despite trying harder and working longer), 1:1 coaching with Natalie could be a great fit.

Coaching is a safe, confidential space to explore how ADHD traits might shape your business and life, and to build personalised strategies that flex with your brain. It’s about quieting the noise, embracing your strengths, and becoming your own best cheerleader.

Together, we’ll look at the three P’s (people-pleasing, procrastination, perfectionism), energy management, creating space to breathe, and what flourishing means for you, all through a neuroaffirming, ADHD-informed lens.

This is for:
Voiceovers and creatives
Busy brains or ADHD (diagnosis not required).
Curious minds ready to experiment, learn, and take imperfect action.

How it works:
1:1 Zoom sessions (60 mins).
Available in blocks of 6 or 12.

Pricing:
Coaching should be available to all - please book a chat.
I accept Access to Work grants - get in touch if you need advice on this scheme.

Ongoing support:
Natalie co-runs The Voiceover Business Lounge – a free Facebook group offering accountability, answers, and community (all brains welcome).

Guy Harris

Are you serious about advancing your voiceover career?

With over 24 years of experience, Guy has collaborated with some of the world’s biggest brands, including Apple, Disney, BBC, ITV, Samsung, and more. Having voiced over 100,000 projects across TV, radio, online, and other platforms, he offers unparalleled insight into the voiceover industry.

About the Session
This one-hour coaching session gives voiceover professionals the unique opportunity to gain personalised advice from someone at the top of the field. Guy’s approach isn’t about dictating what to do—it’s about creating a space for career-focused individuals to ask the questions that matter most to them.

What’s Included
Delivered via Zoom or Google Hangouts, this tailored session is an opportunity to:

Explore every aspect of the voiceover industry.
Gain practical advice on topics such as:
Marketing yourself effectively and finding work.
Presenting your website, demos, and brand.
Conducting yourself professionally during live sessions with clients.
Embracing the role of AI in the future of voiceover.
Receive industry insights that have helped Guy work consistently with leading brands, including Thomas & Friends, BBC Radio 2, ITV, Hotels.com, Samsung, and Centre Parcs.
What This Session Isn’t
This is not a voice coaching session. Instead, it’s designed for ambitious professionals seeking actionable advice on the business side of the industry.

Why Book a Session?
Guy’s career spans everything from voicing national TV campaigns for Seabrooks and Booking.com to becoming the UK’s No.1 Voice of Santa for BBC, ITV, and Heart Radio. His success is built on persistence, strategy, and adaptability, and he’s here to share the knowledge and tools that can help others achieve their goals.

Fee
The session fee is £650 + VAT, with a limited number of bookings available each year. Just one piece of actionable advice from Guy’s session could pay for itself many times over.

Are You Ready?
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, book your session with Guy today.

Emma Clarke

Emma is a qualified speech and drama teacher (trained with the London College of Music). Emma is particularly interested in coaching established voices who are looking to enhance their technique or tweak their reads. It's not something she offers publicly these days but she is happy to do some online sessions to voices in our community.

Tanya Rich

RichCraft was founded by voice over Tanya Rich. Tanya has been working as a full time voiceover for nearly 40 years. She has been coaching for over 30 years. She has hand picked a team of coaches that all teach the RichCraft method across all sectors and styles of VO. RichCraft is renowned in the VO industry for it’s honesty, integrity and expertise. Richcraft graduates work regularly in the VO business, and all have a stellar reputation, for being to able to handle any situation and deliver quality delivery and audio.

RichCraft offers a variety of training options, including online and in-person sessions. These are available as one-to-one, two-to-one, or group coaching across all areas, sectors, and styles of voiceover.

Who It’s For
RichCraft’s training is designed for voices at all levels of experience, from complete beginners to seasoned professionals seeking a refresher or a training top-up session. They have a dedicated training studio and broadcast standard booth if people wish to work in person ( Bath, UK). Otherwise they use Zoom

Rates
Online coaching:
£120/€140/$150 – 50-minute session
£180/€215/$230 – 1 hour, 20-minute session

In-person coaching:
£150/€175/$190 – 60-minute session
£225/€260/$285 – 1 hour, 30-minute session

All coaching sessions are recorded and shared with participants, allowing them to revisit the material and reduce the pressure of taking notes during the session.

RichCraft also offers one-off sessions, ongoing training, and block bookings tailored to individual needs.

Workshops:

- Free Monthly Workshop
A complimentary online workshop where participants can bring their own scripts and receive live direction from RichCraft founder and CEO Tanya Rich.
- Specialist Workshops
RichCraft hosts a range of online workshops, including: Audio drama table reads, Guest producer/director-led sessions, Specialist training in accents, animation, gaming, and more

RichCraft also provides:
- Showreel review and production
- Directing services for auditions, showreel recordings, and self-directed jobs
- Mentoring
- Confidence coaching
- Tech advice and support

Melissa Thom

Melissa runs BRAVA (Bristol Academy of Voice Acting):
Brava provides high quality, personalised coaching & consulting in voiceover, speech & communication.

More info to follow.

Graeme Mackenzie

Graeme MacKenzie, through his company Triple A Reels, provides a tailored coaching-based approach to creating character and gaming voice reels. The service is designed not just to deliver a finished product but to guide voice talent through the creative process, helping them develop and showcase their skills. By combining bespoke script creation with personalised direction, Graeme ensures that each reel reflects the unique strengths of the performer.

The coaching aspect of the service focuses on helping artists refine their delivery, explore new character possibilities, and bring out their best performances. With guidance at every step, from script preparation to recording and post-production, the process becomes a collaborative experience designed to build confidence and capability.

Triple A Reels also includes high-quality post-production with music and sound effects, offering a polished final reel in WAV and MP3 formats, as well as individual audio files. This combination of professional coaching and production expertise makes it an ideal choice for talent looking to elevate their skills and stand out in the competitive voiceover industry.

The service is priced at £400, excluding VAT. For more information, visit www.tripleareels.com.

Sophie Bloor

With extensive experience working with leading brands and a deep understanding of both the creative and technical sides of the industry, Sophie empowers others to master the art and craft of voiceover. From creating an outstanding first voicereel to honing an established sound, she offers expert guidance every step of the way.

Delivery: Sophie offers training in person, remotely, and through pre-recorded sessions, all tailored to individual needs.

Who it’s for: Her coaching is suitable for both beginners and seasoned professionals, with guidance on performance, editing, and even creating bespoke voicereels.

Key areas: She focuses on both performance and the technical aspects of editing, equipping individuals with the skills to independently polish their work to a professional standard.

Experience: Sophie trained at RADA and is the voice behind major brands including Lidl, Wagamama, Barclays, the NHS, and Disney Plus, among others.

Follow-up: Her support extends beyond sessions, providing practice scripts, editing tips, and personalised feedback to ensure continued development.