Artists

James Westphal

James is an Actor, Writer, Public Speaking Coach and Acting Tutor based in West London.

Theatre and Filming work includes

James has worked on stages as an Actor such as The Globe, Chichester Festival Theatre and West London’s Bush Theatre, and has worked extensively on screen, most recently shooting an episode of the comedy Mockumentary Series ‘The Paramedics’ and the short film ‘ Sweetheart’.

Coaching includes

Alongside his Acting, James runs his own 1:1 and group coaching business ‘JW Creative Development’, aimed at people that speak for a living; helping people to speak with confidence and flair and encouraging people to realise and achieve their full potential. He has worked with a range of business people, CEO’s and company directors to enhance their impact in pitches, storytelling, speeches and communication in day-to-day life. He is a huge advocate for mental health and wellbeing and works to cultivate safe creative spaces within which exciting and inspiring work can take place.

Teaching includes

James is also the Co-Leader and Senior Acting Tutor for the Part-Time Foundation Acting course at Arts Ed and also oversees their Saturday Skills Academy. As well as being the Resident Creative and Senior Acting Tutor for The Be. Training Programme in Kent.