Award-winning comedian, educator and workshop leader Tom Short delivers engaging workshops, training sessions and live events that use comedy techniques to improve communication, confidence, creativity and presentation skills.
Drawing upon over a decade of professional performance experience, a background in education and extensive work in comedy training, Tom helps individuals and organisations develop practical skills that can be applied both on stage and in the workplace.
Whether facilitating team-building exercises, delivering public speaking training or hosting corporate events, Tom combines humour with evidence-based teaching techniques to create memorable and effective learning experiences.
Comedy is one of the fastest ways to develop confidence, adaptability and communication skills.
The same techniques used by comedians can help professionals:
Speak confidently in front of groups
Build rapport quickly
Think on their feet
Handle difficult situations
Develop creative solutions
Improve storytelling and presentations
Increase audience engagement
Participants regularly report increased confidence, stronger communication skills and improved ability to connect with colleagues and clients.
Ideal for professionals who want to communicate more effectively and present with confidence.
Topics include:
Managing nerves
Audience engagement
Storytelling techniques
Structuring presentations
Authentic communication
Thinking under pressure
Interactive sessions using improvisation and collaborative exercises to strengthen communication and teamwork.
Participants learn to:
Listen actively
Support colleagues
Develop ideas collaboratively
Adapt to change
Build confidence within teams
Designed to help organisations unlock creative thinking and generate new ideas.
Topics include:
Idea generation techniques
Creative problem solving
Breaking habitual thinking patterns
Developing innovative approaches
Building creative confidence
Practical sessions designed to help participants become more comfortable speaking, contributing ideas and stepping outside their comfort zones.
Suitable for:
Graduates
Young professionals
Leadership programmes
Community groups
Educational settings
Tom is an experienced host, facilitator and master of ceremonies.
Available for:
Corporate events
Awards ceremonies
Conferences
Panel discussions
Networking events
Fundraisers
Team away days
Known for his approachable style and quick wit, Tom helps create engaging events whilst ensuring audiences remain comfortable and involved throughout.
Tom has delivered workshops, training and educational sessions for a variety of organisations and institutions, including:
University of Salford
Ultra Comedy
Westminster Youth Council
British Athletics Association
The Life Rooms
Schools, colleges and community organisations throughout the UK
Tom Short is a qualified teacher, university lecturer, award-winning comedian and founder of Comedy Lab.
He holds a BA (Hons) in Comedy Writing & Performance, an MA in Contemporary Performance Practice and a PGCE in Lifelong Learning.
Alongside performing nationally and at the Edinburgh Fringe, Tom has helped hundreds of people develop their confidence, communication skills and creative abilities through workshops and training.
For corporate training, workshops, speaking engagements and event hosting:
Email: tomshortcomedy@gmail.com
Phone: 07540 787944
Every session can be tailored to the needs, objectives and experience level of your organisation.