Meet the Business team
We work internationally in-person and online
Aileen Gonsalves
London, UK
Principal and creator of the Gonsalves Method
The Gonsalves Method brings authentic connection to the parts of the arts that other methods cannot reach. From Shakespeare to dance, musicals to politics, Aileen Gonsalves & her team bring the art of persuasion to business, making the art of authentic connection possible!
Aileen has been bringing her unique method to the theatre for over two decades working with such luminaries as Dame Judi Dench, Sir Simon Russel Beale & Vanessa Redgrave, training film stars of the future and transforming both musical theatre and contemporary dance.
Having brought truth, clarity and relatable emotional connection to Shakespeare in her long relationship with the RSC, her latest target is the art of charismatic persuasion and political speaking where she has been instrumental in helping the Green Party of England & Wales in their historic, recent, electoral victories.
Aileen's team are all hand picked and fully accredited to deliver training in the Gonsalves Method. The team work internationally in-person and online reaching the world of pharmaceuticals, engineering, sales, medicine & marketing; transforming pitching and presentations with the art of persuasion and harnessing the power of individual presence for impactful, enhanced communication.
Maya Angelou said 'people will never forget how you made them feel..' - what do you need to make someone feel today? Trusting? Inspired? Hopeful?
Contact us to see what Aileen and her team can do for you.
Accredited Trainers
Sophie Rickman
Surrey, UK
Sophie is an actor and teacher with over 20 years of experience. One of the original members of Butterfly Theatre Company, she has a strong background in teaching and sharing the Gonsalves Method.
Matt Sparkes
Oxford, UK
Matt is an actor and founder of Improv Discovery, an improv training company. He teaches actors to work with a script in a way that feels spontaneous, alive, and connected. With over 20 years of teaching experience in Asia and the UK, and a decade specialising in improvisation, he integrates the Gonsalves Method into his work with actors and improvisers.
Ruth Worth
Yorkshire, UK
Ruth is a professionally trained actress and director with experience across theatre, television, and film. She completed an Acting Masters with Aileen Gonsalves and now works as an actor, coach, and facilitator in both corporate and educational settings. Her passion is helping others grow in confidence and connection.
Sophie Kay
Surrey, UK
Sophie trained as a director at the Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond and now runs her own theatre company, Key Players. She also has extensive experience in TV directing.
Wictor Koch
Stockholm, Sweden
Wictor is a director, actor, musical theatre performer and voice actor. Originally from Sweden, he uses the Gonsalves Method to coach actors and directors, and recently directed a multilingual A Midsummer Night's Dream in ten languages.
