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Master the Art of Communication

Empowering Leaders, Teams
& Organisations Worldwide

Our Clients

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  • The logo of the UK Parliament featuring a stylized portcullis with a crown on top, accompanied by the text 'UK Parliament' in purple.
  • Airbus logo in black and blue
  • Roffey Park Institute Logo
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  • The logo of BDO displayed with bold blue letters and a red underline.
  • Logo of the European Patent Office
  • Logo for New Street Consulting Group with stylised text and a vertical gradient line.
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  • A black and blue logo with a black circle divided into four quadrants, and the numbers 4, 6, and 8 in blue inside the circle.
  • Logo of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, featuring stylized globe with two curved lines and the organization's name below.
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We help you communicate with clarity and confidence — so your message not only sounds right, but truly lands.

We believe communication has the power to transform how people connect, collaborate, and lead. Great communicators don’t just deliver messages — they create moments that resonate and move others to act. And the ability to do that isn’t reserved for a few — it’s a skill anyone can learn.

At Activation, we coach, train, and challenge people to grow into confident, authentic communicators — trusted by leading organisations around the world to help their people show up and speak with impact.

Our Services

  • Workshops

    We design and deliver interactive workshops — from 2-hour sessions to 2-day programmes — that tackle key communication and development challenges in a safe, practical, and tailored way.

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    Coaching

    We know that individual growth drives organisational success. Our one-to-one coaching is tailored to each person’s needs, helping them build confidence, overcome barriers, and perform at their best.

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    Video Production

    We create high-quality training and educational films, handling everything from concept and script to casting, filming, and final delivery.

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Founded in 2001 by Paul Gilmore, we bring over two decades of experience working across the public and private sectors.

From high-impact group workshops to tailored one-to-one executive coaching, we help leaders and teams across Europe grow their confidence, sharpen their communication, and strengthen their leadership. We create a warm, supportive space where people feel safe to step outside their comfort zone, try new skills, and discover what’s possible.

About Us
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    “Thank you for the incredible training session yesterday. Not only was the topic engaging, but your energy, and your inclusive, experiential, and role-play-based approach created a space that was both dynamic and empowering.”

    Course Participant
    European Patent Office

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    “I feel grateful to have had the opportunity to benefit from Paul’s coaching. The learnings were adapted to my needs and were very powerful for me. I feel more serenity in my day-to-day challenges using everything I have learned. Thank you.”

    SVP – Head of Airbus Space Product – Airbus

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    “Some projects need a special something extra. Activation has brought that rare combination of creativity and business professionalism. I am always confident that they will deliver the goods….with style!”

    Trevor Davis, Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers

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Interested in
working together?

We’ll guide you every step of the way
paul@activation.co.uk | +44 (0)7966 299 026

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