“Hold any audience in the palm of your hand”

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The Gonsalves Method is a unique, practical, step by step process to help you prepare and deliver effective, impactful, memorable performances whether you are in the acting or business worlds.

Developed by Aileen Gonsalves from her 30 + years experience in the theatre, including her long association performing and directing with the Royal Shakespeare Company directing leading actors, including Dame Judi Dench & Simon Russell Beale, The Gonsalves Method creates an authentic connection between the speaker and the audience.

Put simply, the Gonsalves Method enables leaders and their team members to “hold any audience in the palm of their hand.”

Working with Clients in the UK and US

GM coaches work with business executives, politicians, actors, artists and professionals, both in person and online.

Business Presence & Impact Training

Increase your confidence, clarity, and charisma in public speaking and presentations.

Acting Presence & Performance Training

Meisner updated for a new generation.

Testimonials

  • Aileen has an uncanny capability to bring out the best in people and help them learn and develop how they can bring out the best in themselves.

    Ken Banta | CEO, The Vanguard Group

  • Aileen’s allowed me to communicate my values and experience in a way that people could connect with. Aileen is remarkable, she is able to increase confidence alongside providing really practical tips. I couldn't recommend Aileen more highly.

    Zoe Garbett | London Assembly Member

  • Zack Polanski impressed attendees with a rousing speech delivered entirely without notes, which weaved a narrative that build throughout.

    Chris Jarvis | Left Foot Forward

  • The most useful and enjoyable webinar probably ever. You really conveyed so much helpful information.

    Claire West Suffolk | Green Party

  • The training was excellent! Thoroughly enjoyable and hugely rewarding to see the progression we made from the beginning of the session to the rapport we all had with each other (and the trainers) by the end. Loved the enthusiasm and energy!

    Claire Woods, Training Manager | Red Door Communications.

  • Aileen's online courses are a revelation. It's surprising, but the platform works remarkably well. Her Gonsalves Method is clear and laser sharp. My work has improved immensely since learning her method - I cannot recommend her highly enough.

    Silas Carson | Phantom Menace, Waterloo Rd, Gold

  • Working with Aileen was a breath of fresh air. She is incredibly committed and passionate in her approach. Her Gonsalves Method is so effective.

    Bryony Hannah | Call the Midwife, Firebrand

  • Aileen is a treasure to our industry. Her passion to help people discover their potential is unrivalled. My time working with her has been fundamental to my career and in life.

    Zates Atour | The Witcher, Lord of the Rings, Young Wallander

  • Loved working with Aileen! It was refreshing, playful and felt more like working on an acting exercise rather than an audition tape!

    Pippa Nixon | Unforgotten, RSC As You Like It, King John

  • The Gonsalves Method allows me to quickly analyse and work out the blueprint of a scene to effectively deliver on a job. It's especially handy on tough shooting schedules, when there is no rehearsal time.

    Rameet Rauli | Ride, Find Me in Paris, Little English

  • Aileen is not only an acting coach, but a life coach too! She cares about you and your craft as an actor, equally. The Gonsalves Method makes you a more mindful person which has tremendous benefits for the actor. As an actor she gives you a simple, straightforward and effective methodology to follow so that you can be match ready for your auditions, rehearsals and performance.

    Seyan Sarvan | It’s a Sin, The Baby, Things We Never Said

  • Aileen’s classes are truly fantastic they really open up your mind to the simplistic yet very effective technique that Aileen has created. I would recommend a class of hers to anyone!

    Tayler Marshall | Casualty, Hollyoaks, Doctors

  • Aileen is a wonderful director and coach and, if you're lucky enough to work with her, will also become one of your greatest cheerleaders. This technique always keeps me on the edge of my seat… the work is consistently so truthful and alive.

    Lily Catalifo | The Waterhouse, Love Without Walls, Extraordinary

  • In discovering the truth, Aileen takes a remarkable approach. Her approach instills the idea that each individual is unique and provides the tools to achieve greatness within ourselves. Her guidance throughout my career has been invaluable to me.

    Stuart Vincent | EastEnders, The Play That Goes Wrong, The Kite Runner

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