TESTIMONIALS ***
“Ben helped me present my portfolio with real presence. I’d always dreaded interviews, but after three sessions I felt focused, expressive, and clear. It changed how I see myself as a designer.”
MA Fashion Applicant - RCA
TESTIMONIALS ***
“He makes public speaking feel human. It’s not about pretending—it’s about finding your way of showing up.”
“He makes public speaking feel human. It’s not about pretending—it’s about finding your way of showing up.”
Creative Direction Student - TDCA
Ben Woodhall is a London-based performance coach, director, and former actor who specialises in helping creative professionals build confidence and communicate with clarity. A graduate of Drama Centre London, Ben brings over two decades of experience from the worlds of theatre, television, and coaching to his work with designers and students.
He is the founder of On Action Studio, where he coaches performers, presenters, and creative entrepreneurs across industries—including music, film, design, and fashion. His approach blends classical training with practical, personalised tools for self-presentation, voice, and public performance.
Ben has worked with talent such as Staz Nair, Pixie Lott, and Joe Dempsey, and regularly prepares clients for high-stakes appearances on Netflix, BBC, Disney, and major fashion campaigns. At TDCA, his sessions focus on empowering emerging designers with the tools to speak about their work confidently—whether in interviews, presentations, or industry settings.
→ NAME: Ben Woodhall
→ CAREER: Performance Coach, Director, Confidence Mentor
→ CLIENTS & Collaborators: Netflix, BBC, Staz Nair, Pixie Lott, Joe Dempsey
→ INSTITUTES: On Action Studio
Available For
• Interview & Presentation Confidence
• Public Speaking for Creatives
• Self-Tape Practice & Verbal Portfolios
• Crit Prep & Verbal Feedback Sessions
• Professional Presence & Body Language
Q&A
WHAT UNIQUE QUALITIES DO YOU BRING TO DESIGN EDUCATION?
↳ Designers are visual thinkers—but at some point, they need to speak. I help bridge that gap, giving creatives the tools to express ideas out loud with the same clarity and conviction they bring to their work.
WHAT DRIVES YOU TO TEACH?
↳ I love watching people realise their voice has value. Confidence isn’t something you’re born with— it’s something you build. And that’s what we do together.
WHAT IS YOUR COACHING PHILOSOPHY?
↳ Create space for people to be heard. Offer tools, not tricks. Confidence is about practice, preparation, and being grounded in who you are.
CAREER HIGH:
↳ Coaching a designer through their very first interview—and seeing them land their dream MA. That’s the win I care most about.
→ NAME: Ben Woodhall
→ CAREER: Performance Coach, Director, Confidence Mentor
→ CLIENTS & Collaborators: Netflix, BBC, Staz Nair, Pixie Lott, Joe Dempsey
→ INSTITUTES: On Action Studio
Ben Woodhall is a London-based performance coach, director, and former actor who specialises in helping creative professionals build confidence and communicate with clarity. A graduate of Drama Centre London, Ben brings over two decades of experience from the worlds of theatre, television, and coaching to his work with designers and students.
He is the founder of On Action Studio, where he coaches performers, presenters, and creative entrepreneurs across industries—including music, film, design, and fashion. His approach blends classical training with practical, personalised tools for self-presentation, voice, and public performance.
Ben has worked with talent such as Staz Nair, Pixie Lott, and Joe Dempsey, and regularly prepares clients for high-stakes appearances on Netflix, BBC, Disney, and major fashion campaigns. At TDCA, his sessions focus on empowering emerging designers with the tools to speak about their work confidently—whether in interviews, presentations, or industry settings.
WHAT UNIQUE QUALITIES DO YOU BRING TO DESIGN EDUCATION?
↳ Designers are visual thinkers—but at some point, they need to speak. I help bridge that gap, giving creatives the tools to express ideas out loud with the same clarity and conviction they bring to their work.
WHAT DRIVES YOU TO TEACH?
↳ I love watching people realise their voice has value. Confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build. And that’s what we do together.
WHAT IS YOUR COACHING PHILOSOPHY?
↳ Create space for people to be heard. Offer tools, not tricks. Confidence is about practice, preparation, and being grounded in who you are.
CAREER HIGH:
↳ Coaching a designer through their very first interview—and seeing them land their dream MA. That’s the win I care most about.
Q&A
AVAILABLE FOR:
• Interview & Presentation Confidence
• Public Speaking for Creatives
• Self-Tape Practice & Verbal Portfolios
• Crit Prep & Verbal Feedback Sessions
• Professional Presence & Body Language
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TESTIMONIALS ***
“Ben helped me present my portfolio with real presence. I’d always dreaded interviews, but after three sessions I felt focused, expressive, and clear. It changed how I see myself as a designer.”
MA Fashion Applicant - RCA
TESTIMONIALS ***
“He makes public speaking feel human. It’s not about pretending—it’s about finding your way of showing up.”
Creative Direction Student - TDCA
