Coaching

I believe that everyone who has achieved any success in their chosen field should devote some time to helping others do the same. It would be such a shame if we all worked and learned and struggled and climbed, and never shared all that knowledge with anyone else. With over 30 years of practical voiceover experience, 20 years of teaching/coaching experience and a PTLLS Level 4 teaching qualification, I’ve learned a whole lot about voiceover and how to teach it. I get such a kick out of exploring the different genres of voiceover and character work with eager students!

One-to-One VO Coaching

I specialize in all forms of narration (documentaries, e-learning, corporate, etc) and character work for animation and gaming. Sessions are 1.5 hours and are conducted online. I also offer a free 20-min online consultation where you can ask me anything you like. It doesn't matter if you're not quite ready to leap into coaching—there's no obligation. It's a great way to put you back in touch with your voiceover dream and get your juices flowing!

Voiceover Workshops

If you would like to arrange a workshop, please get in touch to discuss your requirements. I have facilitated workshops for A1 Vox Studios, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, CPA Studios, Alex Reed Academy, Staffordshire University, The Showreel, The Courtyard Theatre School, City Lit, The VoiceOver Network and in Latvia for the Riga International Film Festival.

Conference Hosting/Business Speaker Training

Available for all types of event hosting and speaker coaching. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements. Clients include Boehringer Ingelheim, MJM Events and Bupa Dental.

"She can make a simple thing become lively and very easy to understand."

...a charming teacher. She can make a simple thing become lively and very easy to understand. This is exactly why I love her workshop so much. Having a workshop from Dian is more useful than reading a whole bunch of books!!!"

Michael (King) Wong
Former Student - Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts

"...Helped immeasurably with my audition today."

The animation course I've attended at City Lit was superb, crammed full with so many nuggets and has succeeded in dragging me out of my comfort zone, where I was stagnating. Especially useful was the final session on ADR, which helped immeasurably with my audition today for a German to English ADR gig for a MASSIVE client. I really enjoyed the audition & think I might have found my niche!! Thanks to you for giving me that rediscovered confidence, and new skills."

Bruce Duncan
Voice Artist, London

"Inspired to take my voice over training to the next level."

 really enjoyed Dian's 'Character Voices' and 'Voices for Animation' workshops and was inspired to take my voiceover training to the next level. Her one-to-one coaching sessions are really helpful, challenging and great fun! Dian is honest and encouraging in her advice and totally professional in her approach. I enjoy every one and come away buzzing with new ideas and enthusiasm!"

Tanya Smith
Voiceover Student
Work with Dian