G. Rhydian Morgan, Founder & Owner

A student of, and graduate in, the disciplines of Theatre Studies, Philosophy, Modern Languages, and Law, Rhydian is a member of the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn, a Life Member of the Oxford Union, and faculty member at the World Debate Institute based at the University of Vermont, and the Asian Debate Institute, in Korea. He has also taught at numerous International Debate Academies across the European continent, focussing particularly on the Balkan region. He has worked as a consultant for a number of years, concentrating on training and development programmes for individuals and corporations, as well as providing academic courses in Commincation Theory at a number of universties.

A proficient and experienced debater and coach, with significant success in both roles at an international level, he has spent the last few years developing courses in speech and communication skills, with a focus on critical thinking and argumentation, for high school and university students in Europe, Asia and North America. Rhydian draws on his training as an actor and barrister, together with his studies in the fields of rhetoric and the psychology of persuasion, to deliver the highest quality training in effective communication.

To contact Rhydian directly, please email grm@styluscommunication.com

Gavin Illsley, Senior Debate Consultant

A European debating champion, Gavin Illsley is at the forefront of modern competitive debating. His reputation as a powerful speaker is further demonstrated by his appearance in the prestigious Worlds Masters Final, his ranking as the Best Speaker in England (2007), and in numerous other titles and competition final appearances across the world. He has coached winners of World, European, and national titles from many countries in Europe, including England, Scotland, Germany, and the Netherlands. He also served a period as Director of Coaching at the prestigious Oxford Union Society. Also a world renowned judge, he has judged finals at the last two World Championships.

Added to this, Gavin also has a strong theatrical background, and has spent the last 5 years working with improvisers from many different countries. In his time he has worked on some of the most exciting innovations in Oxford theatre, directed a sell-out improvisation show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and an improvisation show described by The Observer as one of their ‘highlights of the summer’. Joining the Stylus team in early 2009, Gavin has quickly established himself as a central player in the business, and continues to develop new, exciting, and influential courses and programmes for the company to offer.

Gavin can be contacted directly by email at gavin.illsley@styluscommunication

Ross Reid McGuire, Debate Consultant

Ross is the newest addition to the Stylus team, joinging at the beginning of 2010. A graduate of University College, Dublin, Ross has enjoyed considerable success in debate as a speaker, judge, and most recently as a trainer, both at home and further afield. He has recently returned from a running a programme in Doha, Qatar, working for the Qatar Debate Foundation, and was one of the top-ranked judges at this year's World Universities Debating Championships held in Antalya, Turkey, where he judged the Grand Final.

Renowned as one of the most stylish, humourous and entertaining speakers of his generation, Ross is a welcome addition to the Stylus team, and promises to bring with him interesting and exciting new perspectives for our clients.

Ross's direct contact address is ross.reid.mcguire@styluscommunication.com

The Rest of the Team

The Stylus Team consists in addition of a network of top debaters, judges and coaches across Europe, many with proven ability in English as a Second Language training, and the facility to provide training in a number of languages. Currently, we can provide debate, public speaking and communication training in English (including English as a Second or Other Language), French, Dutch, and Italian, and have access to German, Russian and Turkish speakers and debate experts should that be required.

For any particular or special requirements, please contact any member of our team by emailing information@styluscommunication.com, and we will be happy to discuss your needs, and the options available.