Dave Gillespie
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About Dave
Dave Gillespie is an actor, author, keynote speaker, and corporate coach with a unique ability to unlock presence, influence, and the magic of storytelling. His career spans stage, screen, and boardrooms, making him a sought-after guide for professionals who want to communicate with clarity, impact, and authenticity.
As an actor, Dave has performed in London’s West End and theatres worldwide, alongside numerous TV appearances including EastEnders, Holby City, Red Dwarf, Sensitive Skin, and Bedtime. He also led the cast of BBC’s award-winning Operation Good Guys, which won Gold and Silver Roses at the Montreux TV Festival.
Beyond the stage, Dave’s expertise in communication has taken him across the globe. From Dubai to the USA, he has delivered seminars and workshops for leading organisations including Apple, Google, AOL, PwC, BNP Paribas, Bacardi, The NHS, The Crown Estate, Toshiba, Omron, William Hill, and many more.
As an author, he has co-written five books on communication, including the WH Smith bestseller How to be Interesting. His insights have made him a frequent commentator on BBC Newsnight, where he has analysed the communication styles of political leaders.
Dave’s coaching style blends practical tools with performance techniques, helping executives and teams harness storytelling, sharpen their presence, and deliver powerful messages with confidence.
Qualifications & Experience
- Actor with stage, screen & West End credits (EastEnders, Holby City, Red Dwarf, Operation Good Guys)
- International keynote speaker for organisations including Apple, Google, PwC & AOL
- Co-author of five books including WH Smith bestseller How to Be Interesting
- Experienced corporate coach specialising in communication, influence & storytelling
- Frequent media commentator (BBC Newsnight, other outlets)
Dave’s Focus
- Mastering storytelling as a tool for influence in business and leadership
- Helping executives and teams deliver messages that land with clarity and impact
- Building confidence and presence for high-stakes communication
- Developing media and presentation skills that engage audiences at every level
- Blending performance techniques with practical communication strategies
Dave boosted my confidence to handle the intensive media scrutiny that was part and parcel of being a General on operations. Since leaving the Royal Marines, Dave has helped me with my transition to being a successful keynote speaker.
We have worked with Dave several times at K2 and each time has been great! His style is relaxed, informal and great fun – we regularly recommend Dave to our customers.
Dave is a fantastic communicator in every medium and a great collaborator. His wit and humour make for great readability and I look forward to working with him on many more creative projects in the future.
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