Hold any audience in the palm of your hand
Through our unique, practical, step by step process we help you prepare and deliver effective, impactful, memorable performances whether you are in the acting or business worlds.
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Gonsalves Cards
You know the conditions, now play with the cards.
The Gonsalves Method exercises are being made available in a self-contained box of card-driven exercises to play and train. The Gonsalves Cards give you the tools to play with the conditions without whispering in ears.
Discover the Gonsalves Method
Our practitioners work with political leaders, business executives, actors, artists and professionals face-to-face and virtually worldwide. Explore how the Gonsalves Method can work for you.
“Your impact isn’t only your words or actions, but in how you make others feel.”
What is the Gonsalves Method?
The Gonsalves Method is a simple, step-by-step approach that teaches you how to be present and guarantees increased authentic connection between you and your audience.
Developed by Aileen Gonsalves from her 30+ years experience in theatre, including her long association performing and directing with the Royal Shakespeare Company, directing leading actors including Dame Judi Dench & Simon Russell Beale.
Put simply, the Gonsalves Method enables leaders and their team members to hold any audience in the palm of their hand.
Press
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Politics Home: Inside Zack Polanski's Comms Strategy
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Sky News: What goes into a party leader's speech?
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BBC Radio 4: Aileen Gonsalves on Zack Polanski
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Real World Leadership: Making The Pitch. It's Not What You Say, It's How You Listen.
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Actors’ and Performers’ Yearbook 2026
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What the F*** Is Going On?: F*** Polite - Zack Polanski on Aileen Gonsalves