Jonathan Halls
Biography
Jonathan is a communication and learning specialist who works
with people to achieve success in their presentations, written content and leadership
communication.
He draws on his background as a former talkshow host, media
executive, journalist and trainer.
Currently Managing Director of
Talkshow Communication Ltd,
his organization works with clients to improve their communication
performance. He distinguishes communication performance
improvement from standard communication training courses.
Formerly, Jonathan ran the BBC's
prestigious Production Training department
in London.
BBC Production Training is multi-million pound training operation
and is the largest production training facility in Europe.
Headquartered in London, he supervised training delivery at three campuses around
the UK and led a staff of 40 broadcast specialists with an
associate faculty of 250 broadcast professionals.
Under his leadership they provided training across all areas of
television, radio and new media production. Their clients
included BBC staff and professionals from broadcasters around
the world. He left to take up the start-up leadership
position at Talkshow as he believes communication is a key 21st
Century skill that is not being properly developed in
organizations around the world.
Passion
Jonathan's passion is communication, learning and broadcasting.
He has a special interest in the conceptual intersection of
communication, learning and leadership in organizations.
Jonathan is inspired to share broadcast communication skills
that can give power to anyone's workplace or personal
communication.
Communication is foundational to all that we do whether we are
creating a presentation for a board meeting, emailing a friend
or leading a team, department or corporation.
Jonathan
is actively involved in the global training profession. He has
served in a number of roles with the American Society of
Training and Development, including on the annual conference
program committee.
Family Life
Australian born Jonathan lives in central London with his
American wife. She is a published author with an academic
background in Latin American politics.
Jonathan met his wife in Paris. Doing the 'transatlantic
dating thing', traveling between Washington DC and London,
Jonathan later proposed over a glass of champagne at a
restaurant at the top of Paris' Eiffel Tower. They tied the knot in Washington.
They spend much of their spare time traveling and reading. He
likes writing, cooking and sampling fine wine. She likes running
and has a few marathons to her credit, including the prestigious
New York City marathon.
Both are active members of All Souls church in London. The BBC
used to broadcast its daily service from All Souls & is best
known for its 'rector emeritus', leading theologian John Stott.
Conference Speaking and training
Jonathan is happy to share his experiences and knowledge with
you at your next conference, training seminar, leadership
development day, or event.
For more information, please contact us at
seminarsandconferences@talkshowconfessions.com
