Neil Mullarkey is a communication expert and co-founder of Europe’s top improv troupe, the Comedy Store Players. He brings theatre and improv skills to both public and private sector organizations worldwide. His focus is on the vital creative, communication, and interpersonal skills needed in the 21st century.
As a sought-after speaker, Neil works with clients like Google, Amazon, and HSBC. He also coaches leaders across various sectors and is a Visiting Lecturer at City University Business School. Neil is the author of Seven Steps to Improve Your People Skills.
Neil is highly skilled in management training, running workshops and hosting conferences for both private and public organizations. In his program, Improv Your Biz, Neil uses theatre improvisation techniques to inspire business professionals to embrace creativity and improve their communication.
His training clients include the BBC, Thames Water, Procter & Gamble, Publicis, Prudential, the Body Shop, Relate, and the General Medical Council. He has also worked with Ashridge, Templeton, Henley management colleges, and the Institute of Operations Management.
Neil studied Economics, Social and Political Sciences at Cambridge University. He was President of the Cambridge Footlights, directing their pantomime and revue and touring the UK and Australia. He’s also done three double-acts with Mike Myers, Nick Hancock, and Tony Hawks.