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Presence and Connection

Life happens in the present moment and through the connections we make.
 

I’m on a mission to bring more presence and more connection to our lives — whether at home, in the office or on stage. 
 

I believe that when we develop more presence and connection in our lives, we build stronger teams, we empower those around us and we become the fullest version of ourselves.

I'VE WORKED WITH:

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MY WORK
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Theatre Directing

Ensemble-driven work focused on narrative clarity, visual impact and emotional resonance. 

New writing, classics and musicals. 

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Leadership

Ensemble leadership workshops and one-to-one direction for leaders and teams.

Grounded in the rehearsal room. Delivered in yours. 

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Present & Connect

A podcast about what it means to lead a more present and connected life.

Co-hosted with Helen Percival. 

I’m a theatre director.
 

I use what I’ve learned in the rehearsal room to help leaders and teams become more grounded, more present, and more genuinely connected to the people around them.

 

​In a world of distractions, notifications and AI, this is more important than ever.
 

The best rehearsal rooms share something with the best teams. People feel safe enough to take risks. Present enough to really listen. Connected enough to do something extraordinary together. 
 

The skills that build a great ensemble — reading a room, staying grounded under pressure, building trust quickly, connecting with clarity and humanity — are exactly the skills that make a leader worth following.

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ABOUT MARCUS

Ayjemal Kulhanova, Henley Business School

“A truly energising and insightful session - packed with creativity, relevance, and practical takeaways. Thank you for bringing such a unique perspective to leadership and communication."

Dr Faith Taylor,
King's College London

"A real investment in my career as a scientist and lecturer, where communicating in a clear and engaging way can be as important as the research itself."

Workshop Participant, PSB Insights

“Marcus took the time to understand each of our strengths and areas for improvement and provided constructive feedback that I am continuously working through. I would absolutely recommend these sessions to other organisations - 10/10.”

CONNECT

If you're curious about working together, or would like to ask a question, please get in touch. You can use the contact form or book a discovery call below.

If you want monthly reflections on presence, connection, and leadership, you can also sign up to my 'Director's Notes' below.

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