Don’t be generic!  Too many presenters try and appeal to everyone, whereas you actually need to find out your USP.   

Find your own style of presenting – from your scripts, to how you stand etc.  There are actually no one-size-fits-all rules to how to be a good presenter – so work on your own brand.  But make sure you brand yourself according to the area of work you want to work in…

All the genres of TV are very different to each other, and it’s very rare for a presenter to work across them all.

The main genres are:

Entertainment

Factual Entertainment

Features

News 

All of our training is specific to the genre of work we think you are best suited to.  So it pays to be different and it also pays to know where you’d fit in!  

So if you want to find out where we think you’re best suited to come and work with us.  Take a look around the site www.presenterstudio.comat our training programmes or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We love hearing from our clients and Rachael Taylor who came on the Fast Track programme has written a really detailed review. So check this out:

"I thoroughly enjoyed my training at The Presenter Studio. Gareth was so friendly warm and welcoming, he made me feel at ease yet he equally knew when to challenge me in order to bring out the best in myself. He was always very honest and constructive, he is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced and I also think he’s far too modest!

If you are on our Talent Database a fantastic presenter job has come in today. 

You need to be male, 30-40s, used to live TV, and format entertainment.

Send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with Male Presenter in the subject header and a link to your tape.

We have been asked to provide a presenter for a really exciting new weekly music TV series. 

It’s a really big opportunity, and is for a brand new TV series on a major channel.  You need to have an interest in music and culture….and have a transatlantic accent (that’s the tough bit).  

So if you fit the criteria, and are on our Talent Database (so you have trained with us on either the Fast Track or the 1 to 1) please email us with MUSIC in the subject header to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We had the wonderful pleasure of working with Amy Dowden from Strictly Come Dancing. Amy came to us on the 1 to 1 training programme, hoping to get some good tips for all the great presenting jobs she is starting to get. We had a great day working in both the Features and Entertainment areas. Amy and her agent had some lovely things they also said about their time with us:

Amy:  “I had a fabulous time working with Gareth and the team. It really helped my confidence in front of the camera and the direction, guidance and feedback I received generated instant results. My improvement over the course of just one day was amazing – I can’t recommend Presenter Studio highly enough!”

Her agent:  “The nature of the television industry today means that there is little time for presenter development, people need instant results so it is hard to learn on the job. The service Presenter Studio provides is one of the best ways someone can get the training and confidence they need. What I find most impressive is their ability to hone in on what makes a presenter unique and develop that aspect of their personality in front of the camera.”

Amy’s career is going to grow and grow. She was a joy to work with and we can see her going on to get some really fantastic work.

Did you watch Francesca Martinez on Question Time?   

Her impassioned answer to Fiona Bruce’s question has gone viral.  So why did her answer engage and touch so many of us?  The reason is it was ‘personal’.  So many debates and speeches lack personal content – we all know people buy people, so where is there so much corporate jargon?  

Francesca’s personal story brings a problem to life.  All of a sudden what she has to say can’t be ignored as we can see and hear from someone who is part of the problem, and this makes it all the more real.  But it wasn’t just what Francesca said on the BBC’s Question Time that connected with people, it was how she said it.  She spoke from the heart.  Her answer was passionate, and passion goes a long way.  If you are passionate about something it’s hard for the viewer not to be too.  

Her passion made her message so much more engaging, and you instantly felt a connection and an understanding of what Francesca was saying.   

We should all learn something from Francesca’s time on Question Time – not only from what she said, but how she made a forgotten problem now a big topical issue – from being personal and passionate.  

Well done Francesca…. 

Alongside running the UK's top Presenter Coaching busienss we also Produce TV shows for a living.  We are currently Producing a pilot for Asia with Placido Domingo and also we are the Exec Producers on Channel 4's hugely successful series Gogglebox.  Because we work in TV we do things rather differently here, and that's also why we get approached by TV companies asking for talent for their new TV shows.  This week we have been approached by a company who are putting together a team of money experts, and life coaching experts for a new Channel 4 makeover show.  We have just sent off 4 presenters showreels for the job.  Our success rate is really high when it comes to landing these jobs for people who have trained with us so we are really excited...So if you want training that can also open the door to some fantastic opportunities we'd love to hear from you!  

Great to see 1 to 1 client Bobby Norris presenting the Entertainment News on ITV’s Good Morning Britain.  Bobby first came to our TV screens on The Only Way is Essex - or TOWIE as it is now known!  He's been getting a whole range of TV presenter work now, so great to see him doing so well....What a fabulous job for him – keep up the good work Bobby!  

A great presenter job has come in today for clients who are our on Talent Database - so those who have trained with us on the Fast Track TV Presenter Training programme or the private 1 to 1 Presenter Training Programme.  The Production Company are looking for a presenter with an Australian accent.  So if you are on our Talent Database please send us  link to your showreel with Australia in the subject header.  Good luck everyone!  

We are always so grateful for all the lovely heartfelt feedback we get from clients we work with. 

Our 1 day How To Make it as a TV Presenter training programme was such a great day, where we got to work with a huge range of aspiring TV presenters.  

Every client gave us a five star review and this is what they had to say about us:  

“You were so kind and patient at bringing out the best in people. It’s such a skill.  Thanks so much.”

“Thanks guys.  You are excellent.  You took the time to understand our individual requirements and it was such a friendly and professional atmosphere.”

“I really loved it and know it will help me be proactive to make this my career.  Money can be wasted so easily on many lessons/coaching/courses and honestly you get the most information, help and insight for what you’d ever expect.”

“Very good course.  I learned a lot.  I’d definitely recommend you.” 

“You made me feel so welcome.  It was fabulous.”  

“You are hugely experienced and an industry expert.  Your honesty was priceless.  Genuinely extremely helpful and informative.”

“Thanks for your time.  I would love to work with you further!  5 stars!”