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Media training, parliamentary presentations and stakeholder communication for state and local government leaders and elected officials.
Premium communication training in Australia — helping professionals speak with clarity, confidence and authenticity on stage, on camera or in the boardroom.
Communication Training Australia
With more than 25 years at the coalface of the performing arts, Myles Pollard has built a career as an actor, writer, director, producer, and teacher. Today, he applies that experience to helping people communicate with greater confidence, authenticity, and impact.
From politicians and CEOs to sales teams, athletes and frontline staff, Myles trains people to speak with clarity, confidence and authenticity — cutting through noise and staying grounded, whether under lights, on site, or in the boardroom.
Communication shaped by experience.
Drawing on a career in acting and education, Myles Pollard helps individuals and teams communicate when it matters.
Best known for McLeod’s Daughters, Drift and X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Myles is NIDA-trained with 25+ years working in high-pressure, collaborative environments.
From presentations, pitches and media interviews to everyday workplace conversations, the focus is practical: be present, listen actively, read the room, manage pressure and communicate with clarity and purpose. That same approach extends to difficult conversations and workplace conflict — staying composed, listening under pressure and moving challenging conversations towards clear action. Real-world communication skills. Real-world impact.
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Media training, parliamentary presentations and stakeholder communication for state and local government leaders and elected officials.
Boardroom and C-suite coaching for CEOs, executives and sales teams across financial services, agriculture and professional services.
Media-day prep, sponsor presentations and interview coaching for professional athletes and high-performance teams.
Group communication workshops for schools, universities, hospitality groups and quick-service restaurant brands.
Programs tailored to your organisation. Enquire for fees and availability.
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Tell us about your team or your individual goals — media training, presentation coaching, difficult conversations or a tailored communication workshop — and Myles will be in touch personally. For acting representation enquiries, please contact Marquee Management using the details in the footer.
Testimonials
Elders recently asked Myles to run an intensive workshop session with some of our experienced WA managers. We wanted Myles to focus on their presenting styles, helping them build on their diverse strengths and confidence within their roles. Myles ensured that he was well prepared and had an understanding of our business, the culture and challenges our staff may face. From the beginning of the session, Myles captured the participants’ attention and it was an enthusiastic, engaging, interactive workshop. We were pleased to receive a lot of positive feedback from our staff. They unanimously agreed that it was a worthwhile experience and they now feel more confident and equipped with the tools to take their presentations to the next level. I can highly recommend Myles in what he offers to corporate business and look forward to working with him again in the future.
Myles gave us some great techniques to use when presenting so that we can engage with our audience and process adrenalin. He drew on his personal experiences to make us feel comfortable, taught us how to prepare and deliver content comfortably and explained clearly where we could improve. The skills acquired can be used when presenting to audiences, business partners and boardrooms. We would highly recommend a day with Myles if you want to present with confidence.
Myles is professional, approachable, and flexible. Nothing was too much trouble and he understood what we were trying to achieve. Able to connect fundamental acting principles that would improve communications within our franchise setting; understanding the need to communicate at all levels of our business with confidence and clarity. The team left the day inspired, and they had learned easily. Highly recommended if you are after communications training that ‘sticks’.
I was just a few days away from a critical interview in my career and I knew that I still needed to find a way to improve my ability to present well and appear more confident. I work in the Financial Services industry in New York and I scheduled a 90-minute session with Myles online. I wasn’t sure how much I would be able to absorb in just one session, but Myles’ approach was methodical and walked through all of the problem areas I’d previously experienced. He outlined a framework that helped me prepare for my interview in advance and also control my performance under stress during the interview itself. The session far exceeded my expectations and quickly helped me perform at a higher level. Myles is an incredibly talented actor and an engaging communicator, but I’d add to that list that he’s also a terrific teacher. I’d highly recommend seeking out his guidance on communicating effectively and performing under stress.
Myles Pollard exceeded expectations when he delivered an Acting with Confidence workshop for our students. By creating a safe and creative learning environment, Myles paved the way for fun and confidence-building but also raised the capacity for vital interpersonal skills aimed to prepare our students for lifelong success.
Myles also demonstrated adept teaching skills to manage the complexities of our unique cohort of multi-aged students. He took them from nerves and insecurities to a new level of confidence that was amazing for us to see. We highly recommend Myles for schools that are looking for more than just an injection of professional drama/acting skills or to upskill the Arts Department but we can attest that this high-calibre learning experience will benefit all students to gain confidence for life.
Tina Caruso
Learning Support & Wellbeing Co-ordinator, Australian Christian College
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