025: The Umperfect Actor

“The person who we think we're allowed to be. The person that we think we're supposed to be; hides the person that we actually are.
And nothing's more interesting than the person that we are, because everything else is just somebody else's idea.”

Matt Bannister

Just over a month ago, I spent an amazing day with Jessica Pidsley and Matt Bannister.

We discussed the challenges (and the feeling of vulnerability) that comes with truly being ourselves. I also got them to share their secrets on the techniques they use to be more confident on camera or when delivering a presentation.

They are professionally trained actors, having studied at RADA - the world renowned drama school. Today, Jessica and Matt are married and have two incredible children called Albert and Roxie. Matt works for RADA Business whilst Jessica is a Courage Coach, running her own business called Full Time Human. Both Jessica and Matt work with clients in a coaching capacity to unlock their client’s creativity and help them to realise their full potential.

You can watch the full film below, I hope you enjoy it.

James