Dominic Colenso
Specialist in Communication and Performance for Sales and High Performance Teams
*Fees are a guide only. Exact cost will be dependent on requirements and are subject to change.
About Dominic Colenso
Dominic’s work sits at the intersection of performance and business. Drawing on his experience on stage and screen, he translates the tools used by world-class actors into practical communication strategies for the workplace. The focus is not just on “presenting better”, but on clearer thinking, stronger presence and messages that land under pressure.
An expert storyteller, Dominic is especially known for his work with clients in tech, finance and professional services. He helps detail-focused subject matter experts find their voice, simplify complex ideas and deliver compelling leadership, sales and pitch narratives, whether in the room or on camera.
Beginning his career as a professional actor, Dominic went on to train as a director at RADA. He has performed at The National Theatre and The Royal Court, appeared in BBC dramas, and is best known for playing Virgil Tracy in the Hollywood remake of Thunderbirds alongside Bill Paxton and Sir Ben Kingsley.
For over fifteen years, Dominic has applied this experience to business. His keynotes and workshops draw on the methodologies from his bestselling books IMPACT and Cut-Through, offering practical frameworks for storytelling, message distillation and confident delivery. Audiences leave with tools they can apply immediately, not theory that stays in the room.
Dominic works with individuals at all levels, from the C-suite to graduate new-joiners, and has spoken, coached and trained for blue-chip organisations on six continents. He regularly delivers conference keynotes, leadership offsites, sales kick-offs and virtual masterclasses. His YouTube channel, sharing practical insights on communication, pitching and presence, has over 30,000 subscribers and 2.7 million views.
If you’re looking for a speaker who combines business relevance, credibility and real-world practicality, Dominic Colenso brings clarity, confidence and cut-through.
To book Keynote Speaker Dominic Colenso, contact The Speakers Agency on +44(0)1332 810481 or email enquiries@thespeakersagency.com
Moments of IMPACT: Unlocking Star Performance
Why is it relevant?
The way we communicate at work has evolved, and technology has accelerated the pace of change. But if we want to truly create an impact, we need to harness the power of analogue communication in this digital age. Whatever our job title, if we want to stand out from the crowd, we need the skills to engage with others on a human level, and move our interactions from the transactional to the transformational.
Whether we’re networking, selling or talking with our team, our personal impact is vital to our success and our ability to influence. What do others say about us when we are not in the room? How confident are we under pressure? Can we assert ourselves and hold our ground when it counts? This high-energy interactive session will teach your people practical tools and techniques to have more impact whenever they communicate.
What are the Key Takeaways?
- Read the hidden messages you send without a word, and take charge of them
- Use your body and breath to build confidence and banish your nerves
- Shape your message in your listener’s language so it connects the first time
- Structure your content so your key idea sticks long after you finish
- Build the winning mindset that makes your communication authentic and hard to ignore
Leading Through Change: How to Perform When all Eyes are on You
Why is it relevant?
When everything around a business is changing, people stop listening to what leaders say and start watching everything they do. Every pause, every dodged question, every email sent instead of a conversation had, sends a signal. Most leaders respond to that pressure by doing more: more meetings, more updates, more busyness. But the thing that actually reassures a nervous team has almost nothing to do with doing. It is about how you show up. Most leaders never learn the difference.
This session comes from a Hollywood career spent watching great actors turn nerves into performance in front of a camera, and fifteen years working with leaders inside global businesses. What Dominic noticed in every top performer are three qualities any leader can build: awareness, bravery and focus. This practical, high-energy session leaves people with a different relationship to leading through change: not more pressure to perform, just less noise getting in the way.
What are the Key Takeaways?
- Know what to focus on and what to let go of when everything feels urgent
- Understand how your own behaviour under pressure is shaping how your whole team copes
- Make time to prepare and think, instead of just reacting to the next fire
- Say “I don’t know” with confidence, instead of pretending to have every answer
- Craft a narrative your people can actually buy into, not just accept
Cut Through the Noise: Win Attention, Win Sales
Why is it relevant?
Every sales team faces the same challenge: a crowded market, savvy buyers and competitors offering something very similar. In a world where AI generates polished pitches in seconds, the product alone no longer wins the room. What separates the best from the rest has nothing to do with product knowledge or process. It comes down to communication: the ability to command attention, make a message land and move buyers to a decision.
The sales professionals who consistently win are those who cut through the noise, build genuine rapport and make their message land. This high-energy session gives your team the tools to connect emotionally, handle the tough moments with confidence and deliver with the conviction that moves people to say yes.
What are the Key Takeaways?
- Communicate with clarity and confidence, so your message lands every time
- Win attention in the first 30 seconds: how to open any pitch or presentation
- Use storytelling to make your offer memorable, not just understandable
- Handle objections and difficult questions with confidence and control
- Close with impact: leave buyers ready to act, not just impressed
Here you can find links to books by Dominic Colenso. For bulk book orders for your event please speak with a member of the team.
Client Feedback
"As the opening keynote speaker, your talk on presence, energy and making authentic connections, struck a chord with the audience. You brought an inspired blend of storytelling, performance-craft and business insight. The practical tools you shared resonated deeply with our audience. Thank you."
National Sales Conference
"Dominic was the perfect speaker to kick off our conference. His IMPACT methodology resonated deeply with our global audience, and everyone left the session energised and inspired. A talented storyteller, the speech was not only entertaining but full of actionable tools and techniques."
Kerry Group
"Dominic's opening keynote speech on effective communication with clients and stakeholders was pitched perfectly, educational and entertaining, providing our team with some simple tools that could be used immediately."
Capita
"Dominic delivered a dynamic and highly engaging keynote on Storytelling for our recent Leadership event. Practical and interactive everyone left the session with tangible tools to take back into the business. There was a real buzz in the room and the feedback from the team has been excellent."
John Lewis
