Hi, I’m Pascal Langdale
At a game development conference, someone from a major studio asked for help with their presentation. I was there as Business Developer for a Facial Capture company, fresh off gaining industry recognition as the lead actor in Heavy Rain.
That conversation opened my eyes to something crucial: brilliant mid-level managers in tech, gaming, and sales often hit career walls not because they lack expertise, but because speaking anxiety prevents them from showcasing that expertise effectively.
I've watched talented developers struggle to pitch concepts they created. Seen sales managers freeze during client presentations despite knowing their product inside-out. Met team leads whose anxiety undermines their authority during crucial meetings.
Traditional corporate training fails these professionals because it focuses on technique while ignoring the psychological barriers that prevent technique application under pressure. You can't think your way out of anxiety when your nervous system is hijacked.
This insight shaped my approach to communication development.
My background spans performance (20+ years as actor and voice coach), business development in gaming, and clinical hypnotherapy. This combination allows me to address both the internal anxiety and external technique simultaneously.
The hypnosis methodology I use is evidence-based and clinically supported. I trained under Luke Chao at Toronto's Morpheus Clinic, focusing on resolving anxiety patterns that traditional training can't touch.
My clients are typically 25-40 year old managers and individual contributors whose speaking anxiety costs them opportunities, promotions, and professional recognition. They've tried company courses that didn't stick when stakes got real. They know they deserve better results.
The systematic approach I've developed eliminates the anxiety first, then builds sustainable communication skills on that solid foundation. This isn't about managing fear - it's about removing the barriers that prevent your natural competence from showing up consistently.
I've worked globally across gaming, tech, and sales environments. I understand the specific communication challenges these industries create and the career impact when anxiety holds back talented professionals.