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Communication Training

Building Authenticity and Confidence
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Communication Training

Myles Pollard – Founder, Play State Media
With over 25 years at the coalface of the performing arts—as an actor, writer, director, producer, and teacher—Myles Pollard understands what it takes to perform under pressure. He founded Play State Media to deliver premium communication training that empowers professionals to speak with clarity, confidence, and authenticity—cutting through noise and staying grounded, whether under lights, on site, or in the boardroom. Myles draws on decades of first-hand performance experience to help clients build emotional control, sharpen their listening, and deliver messages that land. His techniques are pressure-tested in the real world—from high-stakes sets to live audiences. From politicians to athletes, sales teams to CEOs, Play State Media builds the skills to master media interviews, keynote speeches, and high-impact pitches. The outcome? A deeper connection to your message, a stronger sense of purpose, and the practical tools to bring both to life. Speak with confidence. Stay composed. Deliver with impact.

Transform Your Performance

Industries Served

  • State Government
  • Local Government
  • Politicians
  • Agriculture
  • Financial Services
  • Advertising
  • Hospitality
  • Education
  • Quick Service Restaurants
  • Professional Sports

Previous Clients

  • South West Develoment Commission
  • Executive Team WA
  • Elders WA
  • Idea Principal Group WA
  • Wunderman Thompson VIC and NSW
  • Che Proximity NSW
  • Innocean Worldwide Australia NSW
  • The Core Agency NSW
  • DDB NSW
  • Peppers Kings Square Hotel Perth
  • Ad School Communications Council WA, NSW and VIC
  • Cape Mentelle Vineyards WA
  • GeoCatch
  • Department of Water and Environmental Regulation
  • Assurity Financial Planning
  • Canberra PCYC
  • Creative Brands - Red Rooster, Oporto and Chicken Treat
  • Lotterywest
  • Bunbury Geographe Chamber Of Commerce
  • Trilogy
  • State Of Social
  • 303 Mullenlowe
  • City Of Busselton
  • KDCCI - Karratha Districts Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  • OCCI - Onslow Chamber Commerce and Industry
  • Margaret River Wine Association - Next Crop
  • SEGRA Foundation - Sustainable Economic Growth For Regional Australia
  • DEMIRS - Department Energy Mines Industry Regulation and Safety
  • Regional Innovation Summit
  • Western Power
  • Janie Kelsbie - Member For Warren/Blackwood
  • Don Punch - Minister for Disability Services of Western Australia
  • Australian Christian College
  • BAE Systems
Testimonials

What
People Say

Elders recently asked Myles to run an intensive workshop session with some of our experienced WA managers. We wanted Myles to focus on their presenting styles, helping them build on their diverse strengths and confidence within their roles. Myles ensured that he was well prepared and had an understanding of our business, the culture and challenges our staff may face. From the beginning of the session, Myles captured the participants attention and it was an enthusiastic, engaging, interactive workshop. We were pleased to receive a lot of positive feedback from our staff. They unanimously agreed that it was a worthwhile experience and they now feel more confident and equipped with the tools to take their presentations to the next level. I can highly recommend Myles in what he offers to corporate business and look forward to working with him again in the future.
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Andrew Gibson Elders WA Farm Supplies Manager
Myles gave us some great techniques to use when presenting so that we can engage with our audience and process adrenalin. He drew on his personal experiences to make us feel comfortable, taught us how to prepare and deliver content comfortably and explained clearly where we could improve. The skills acquired can be used when presenting to audiences, business partners and board rooms. We would highly recommend a day with Myles if you want to present with confidence.
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Coralie Lewis and Dave Moulton Cape Mentelle Vineyards, WA
Myles is professional, approachable, and flexible. Nothing was too much trouble and he understood what we were trying to achieve. Able to connect fundamental acting principles that would improve communications within our franchise setting; understanding the need to communicate at all levels of our business with confidence and clarity. The team left the day inspired, Vthey had learned easily. Highly recommended if you are after communications training that ‘sticks’.
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Melissa Anderson Head Of Learning - Craveable Brands Pty Ltd
I was just a few days away from a critical interview in my career and I knew that I still needed to find a way to improve my ability to present well and appear more confident. I work in the Financial Services industry in New York and I scheduled a 90 minutes session with Myles online. I wasn’t sure how much I would be able to absorb in just one session, but Myles’ approach was methodical and walked through all of the problem areas I’d previously experienced. He outlined a framework that helped me prepare for my interview in advance and also control my performance under stress during the interview itself. The session far exceeded my expectations and quickly helped me perform at a higher level. Myles is an incredibly talented actor and an engaging communicator, but I’d add to that list that he’s also a terrific teacher. I’d highly recommend seeking out his guidance on communicating effectively and performing under stress.
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Marcia P. Elyseu Client
Myles Pollard exceeded expectations when he delivered an Acting with Confidence workshop for our students. By creating a safe and creative learning environment, Myles paved the way for fun and confidence building but also raised the capacity for vital interpersonal skills aimed to prepare our students for lifelong success.  Myles also demonstrated adept teaching skills to manage the complexities of our unique cohort of multi-aged students. He took them from nerves and insecurities to a new level of confidence that was amazing for us to see. We highly recommend Myles for schools that are looking for more than just an injection of professional drama/acting skills or to upskill the Arts Department but we can attest that this high calibre learning experience will benefit all students to gain confidence for life.
Tina Caruso Learning Support & Wellbeing Co-ordinator Australian Christian College
What Myles Has Achieved

Accomplishments

Myles Pollard has been working as an actor, writer, director, producer, teacher and communications facilitator for over two decades. He graduated as an actor from the National Institute of Dramatic Art with a Bachelor of Dramatic Art (Acting) in 1998 and from Edith Cowan University with a Bachelor Of Arts in Education (English/Drama) in 1994.

Myles has appeared as an actor in many Australian television series including Australia’s most successful TV series McLeod’s Daughters, Home and Away, Packed to the Rafters, Underbelly, Double Trouble, East West 101, All Saints, Rescue Special Ops, Mystery Road and Itch 2. His feature film credits include Wolverine, Drift, The Turning, The War That Changed Us, Looking For Grace, Jasper Jones, the Gateway, Danger Close, How To Please a Woman, Before Dawn and Frank and Frank. His stage credits include, City Of Gold (STC), Sydney II – Lost and Found (Theatre 180), Extinction (Black Swan), The Winters Tale (Bell Shakespeare), A Mid Summer Night Dream (Black Swan), Boy Gets Girl (Black Swan), The Glass menagerie (Black Swan), End Of The Of The Rainbow (Ensemble), The True Story Of Butterfish (Brisbane Powerhouse) and Mistero Buffo (Belovoir).

Myles produced (and acted in) the 11.4 million dollar feature film Drift which won the Extreme Cinema Award at the Maui Film Festival, won Best of Fest and the Audience Choice Best Feature Film award at the Rincon International Film Festival in Puerto Rico. He also produced Wayne Blair’s feature film directing debut, ‘Jubulj’ (fair hair aboriginal woman) staring Jub Clerk (Sweet As).

Myles made his directorial debut with his short film Payne’s Find which gained official acceptance to festivals including CinefestOz Western Australia 2018, CITYFLIX International Film Festival Toronto and the Crossover Film Festival in Virginia USA, winning international awards including Best Director, Best Film, Best Cinematography, Best Sound Design and Best Actor. Myles wrote, directed and produced a high concept short film titled Inheritance, casting Matt Nable, Chris Haywood and Travis Jeffery in the lead roles. With a complex animated component, Inheritance is currently in post production and will premiere at CinefestOz in 2024.

Myles directed a short film titled Christine which has won multiple awards online at the Oniros Film Awards, including Best Director, Best Drama, Best Under Five Minute Film, Best Actress and Best Cinematographer. The film also won the Best Indie Fim at the New York Film Awards.

Myles wrote and directed the short promotional film A Boy and His Boat, for True North Adventure Cruisers which impressed on the world stage coming second in the 2020 Traveller Made Brand Storytelling competition. He wrote, directed and produced a documentary series pilot about maritime explorer Phillip Parker King titled Off The Charts.

Myles was the Director of the Creative Arts Initiative (CAI) leading the film making process across five schools annually, over five years teaching university and high school students the rudiments of film making. He has directed thousands of kids and adults in his Acting For Camera workshops many of whom have gone on to carve out international careers for themselves including Courtney Eaton who starred in Mad Max Fury Road, Gods Of Egypt and Yellow Jackets.

Myles has been a CinefestOz Patron for the last 10 years supporting student film making across the South West and helping CinefestOz grow into a renowned international film festival.

Myles has twenty years experience as an actor, writer, director and producer at the coal face of film and television production. Myles’ comprehensive understanding of film and television production from both creative and logistical perspectives enables him to shoot complex scripts to challenging schedules without ever compromising honest acting performances and stories rich in humanity.

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For any workshop/training enquiries please get in touch using the form below. To reach Myles Pollard’s agent for acting enquiries please use the details in the footer.