“We’re passionate about what we do“
GTC 2023
Rod Silvers
(Producer / Director):
Rod has worked extensively within the field of corporate training and film for over 25 years in a wide variety of industries specialising in the Construction, Rail, and Utility sectors. Having been involved in 1000’s of training sessions he has honed his skills both as a Facilitator and Roleplayer working with groups from 20 to 2000 people, not only in the UK but Internationally. His experience in corporate training and film spans producing, writing and directing. His desire to highlight mental health and wellbeing in the workplace has resulted in him being invited to do talks at the Barbican, and on BBC Radio’s 4 and 5 Live.
Russell Barnett
(Business Development Manager):
Russell has over 20 years’ industry experience in the field of learning and development. He combines his numerous years of corporate experience, as a business owner, employee within blue chip companies and training as an actor to bring a fresh, creative and highly effective approach to learning. Having worked in both the Public and Private Sectors his range of experience enables him to provide clients with an excellent platform tailored to their needs which enables them to enhance their training and development programmes. He has an extensive understanding of subject matters such as Behavioural & Psychological Safety, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Coaching, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership, Presentation Skills to name but a few. His passion for change is what drives and motivates his will to succeed.
Dave Butterworth B.A (Hons) PCET
(Facilitator):
Dave has been a Coach and Trainer for over 30 years. During his working life he’s had a variety of jobs predominately within the public sector. Dave started in the Army and after eleven years joined the Police. As well as carrying out operational duties he found a liking to training. This started as a personal safety instructor and then a law trainer. Whilst in the training arena Dave went on to complete a variety of qualifications to enhance his skill, eventually achieving a Bachelor of arts Honours degree in Post-Compulsory Education and Training with Canterbury Christchurch University. His mantra for training stems from the Confucius saying; ‘Training is not about lighting a fire under someone, it is about lighting a fire within them’. With the delegates and the skills of Talk Shop Dave has the opportunity to promote this thinking whilst exploring the attitudes and behaviours displayed, challenged and changed.
Gary Dearlove Deakin
(Facilitator):
Gary has been working as a Behavioural Development Facilitator for over 25 years, having worked on many events and programmes from small sessions to large conferences. He has also been a lead designer and consultant on campaigns and projects in both the private and public sectors. He is passionate about helping people work, lead and manage safety, healthily, and with high levels of integrity and performance. He loves nothing more than to get into a room, (any room, with anyone) to help kick-start a good smattering of straight, smart talking – especially when that talking translates into the kind of action and improvement to be proud of.
