PI Advisory and The Art of Speaking was founded in 2022 by Paul Walton and Iain Maclean. Paul and Iain met while working on a major transformation programme in 2017 and became great friends. They decided to launch PI Advisory and create a dedicated public speaking course. Throughout their corporate careers, they have spoken to diverse audiences—from individuals and teams to executive boards and stakeholders at every level. They have crafted key communications for staff and leaders to deliver company-wide messages. A consistent challenge they observed was that communications often lacked clarity, impact, or gravitas, leaving audiences confused. Paul and Iain believe that great communication changes lives. It inspires people to follow, believe, and act. Great communication wins business, earns promotions, secures funding, and shapes the future. At its heart, great communication is performance. This belief led to the creation of The Art of Speaking. Paul brings over 25 years of corporate experience, working with organizations from non-profits to global blue-chip companies. He moved from Scotland to London in the late 1990s for a major career opportunity. Communications has been central to his work. In 2018, he earned a diploma in transformational coaching, which he actively applies today. Paul is direct, realistic, and experienced. He lives in North Surrey with his two miniature schnauzers. Iain began his career as an officer and pilot in the RAF. After 15 years, he resigned and travelled the world, including across the Sahara Desert, before studying Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence. He joined PA Consulting Group, where he received professional training in presentations, business writing, and public speaking. Over ten years, he trained consultants and senior clients in the art of speaking, leading teams through storytelling rather than technical skills. Iain has worked across aviation, defense, motor manufacturing, railways, shipping, and finance, achieving three world firsts. Iain lives in East Sussex with his wife and is a father of four adult children. He is a published creative non-fiction author, an avid Scottish rugby fan, and a Strictly Come Dancing enthusiast. Honesty and loyalty guide his work. He treats everyone with respect and believes in giving people two chances. This wealth of experience is what Paul and Iain bring to your public speaking training, providing real-world insights to help you master communication skills. We invite you to book a call to explore your goals and see if this course is the right fit for you. Thank you for watching. We look forward to speaking with you soon.