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Arkie Reece

Communication Specialist

Arkie Reece is a communication specialist, facilitator, and educator who helps individuals and teams communicate with greater confidence, presence, and emotional intelligence. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience across major Hollywood and British film and television productions, he brings a unique perspective on human connection, influence, and performance under pressure.

A highly engaging facilitator, Arkie designs and delivers experiential learning programmes that help participants strengthen self-awareness, build authentic relationships, navigate challenging conversations, and communicate with greater impact.

A key element of his work is applied improvisation, a powerful methodology he uses across workshops, leadership programmes, and university teaching to develop communication, confidence, listening, collaboration, adaptability, and the ability to perform effectively under pressure. Alongside his work in the creative industries, Arkie has over a decade of experience as a university lead lecturer and course leader across undergraduate and master’s level programmes.

Arkie’s work is particularly suited to client-facing professionals and leaders who need to build trust, strengthen human-centred connection and respond more effectively in fast-moving or high-pressure environments. His energetic and experiential style gives participants practical tools they can apply immediately – especially in an increasingly AI-driven world.

- Communication Skills

- Emotional Intelligence

- Psychological Safety

- Self Awareness

- Personal Storytelling

- Connection / Collaboration / Team Constructive Conflict

- Change Communication

- Resilience

- Wellbeing