top of page

Big Title

PBwebBanner2.jpg
PBBanner 3.jpg

WELCOME
 

"Phil believes strongly, as I do, that to help people express themselves well and find their own voices, is vital to the ongoing growth and creativity of each person"

Cicely Berry CBE, Director of Voice,
The Royal Shakespeare Company 1969-2014

“I have been working with Phil for over ten years in different Executive Education programs.

Phil is a world class Communication Skills teacher live in the room. Now with his online platform he has been able to take the achievements of his learners to the next level. My groups have successfully used the Bliss Voicebox to support Phil’s training both as a pedagogical online self-learner tool and in combination with live digital coaching and classroom sessions.”

 

- Peter Myhrström, Program Director Executive Education​​​​​​​

Phil Bliss trained at the Guildford School of Acting receiving the Max Adrian cup on graduation. He also has a degree in Political Theatre from Surrey University. 

​

He worked as an actor for fifteen years in theatre, film and TV before being asked to coach staff members to speak to camera for a long running TV commercial campaign, and the minute he was behind the camera he realised that was where he should be. From then on focusing entirely on teaching voice he worked for over a decade at top London Drama Schools, including The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (London University), developing his method of teaching.

​

Early on his teaching lead him into leadership development, first with finance and law in The City of London, then globally with clients in engineering and banking. He continues to teach at the Stockholm School of Economics on the International Management Program where he has taught leadership communication skills for over a decade. ​These days he teaches in every conceivable sector in almost every part of the world (see OUTCOMES).

​

Phil has written two books; The Remedies. Enhanced Communication Skills for the Leader and Clearer Spoken English both of which are now part of his online learning resource, The Blissvoicebox, which supports his learners before, during and after in person or remote teachings. His highly acclaimed learning platform delivers in written, filmed, recorded, illustrated and animated format. It houses each client group in a private branded portal where learners can upload filmed footage to help tailor the training.

As a teacher Phil loves to learn; to embrace any tech or method that will take his learners to where they want to be. 

​

Communication Skills Training Programs

Screenshot 2025-01-15 at 11.08.03 (2).png

LIVE IN THE ROOM GROUP WORK

Aimed at upper level leadership development

_________________________

​

15-25 participants

_____________________

​

Two full days live in person

+ Live remote individual tutorial 

Screenshot 2025-01-15 at 10.58.40 (2).png

LIVE REMOTE GROUP WORK

​Aimed at leaders of the future.

Cross regional / Cross departmental development. 

_________________________

 

Delivered to up to 4 small

groups of 6.

______________________

 

Teacher led and team reflection group sessions. 

_______________________

​

Live remote individual tutorial

Screenshot 2025-01-15 at 11.02.23 (2).png

INDIVIDUAL WORK

Aimed at upper level leadership development 

______________________

​

Delivered in a course of 6-12 one hour live in person or live remote sessions. 

Clearer Spoken English 

Screenshot 2025-03-12 at 12.50.09.png

LIVE / REMOTE / 1:1

Often Clearer Spoken English modules are delivered as part of our Communication Skills Training programs.

This subject can also be delivered as an entirely separate training program.

All programs are delivered over three months and supported by our peerless online learning platform which takes the development forward for a further nine months. 

The Bliss Voicebox Learning Platform

Usage Figures for our learning platform for 23 CEO level bankers during their communication skills program of two full live days, an individual live remote tutorial and nudging over 3 months. 

"This learning platform rocks! It's a really nice experience. I found it easy to find something important to focus on and improve, very nice job!"

- Tim Last, Divisional President at Atlas Copco Specialty Rental Division

Insights: Our Latest Post on LinkedIn

​

Grounding – the strategy in your shoes.

Anyone who has worked with me live in the room will remember the day I appeared with my grounding sticks asking those present to remove their shoes. Standing on these wooden poles placed at successively different parts of the feet excites the nerve endings to a point that once the exercise is over a full comprehension of relaxed grounded feet is achieved. This can be a revelation as feet are habitually the place where tension first goes to and from where and last it leaves. But, of course, in a difficult situation it would be a little odd to fling off your shoes and stand on a stick! Happily, just releasing the toes - think of a little space between the toes - does the trick even in your shoes.

Once you are grounded your breathing will slow and deepen and you will feel more relaxed and in control.
This applies when stood or sat; relaxed full contact with the floor through the soles of your feet will enable you to deal with almost anything. Even just knowing that you have a strategy in your shoes for a sudden loss of vocal control or of confidence can be enough.

Screenshot 2025-03-06 at 12.34.28.png
bottom of page