Waseem Mirza

Waseem Mirza

MIRZA Productions Ltd
Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom
English
Can Travel ✓
CultureDevelopmentSpeaker

About Waseem

Waseem Mirza delivers broadcast-grade communication training drawn from nearly 20 years at the BBC and on-screen roles in major productions including the Doctor Who franchise, the Batman origin story "Pennyworth", "Emmerdale", and the political thriller "The Diplomat".

What Sets Him Apart
Proven broadcast credibility – 10 years as a BBC News presenter and Technology and Science Reporter, plus recurring principal acting roles that demanded camera mastery under pressure.

Transferable expertise – The same techniques that work in live broadcast and high-stakes prestige television drama translate directly to corporate video, stakeholder presentations, virtual meetings, and event hosting.

Results-driven approach – Clients gain authentic on-camera confidence, reduced presentation anxiety, and measurably stronger audience connection through practical, broadcast-standard coaching that avoids artificial "media voices."

What You Get
Waseem demystifies on-camera performance using real-world BBC editorial standards and techniques refined across live news, documentary reporting, and dramatic television. His sessions are interactive, grounded in clarity and intentionality, and designed for immediate application in corporate, digital, and event contexts.

Through Culture Vitale, access ranges from taster sessions to bespoke programmes, with optional e-learning and in-person retreat courses available globally, direct through MIRZA Productions.

Whether you're preparing teams for video presentations, improving leadership visibility, or elevating your organisation's communication impact, Waseem brings world-class broadcast experience that corporate and consumer audiences trust.

Waseem's biggest clients include BBC Studios, Disney+, ITV Studios, Bad Wolf Wales, HSBC Global, Rockefeller Foundation, Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment, Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (UK Government), NHS England, Network Rail, Rail Standards Safety Board, Global University Systems BV, Chaucer Insurance, Open University, Royal College of Art, NESTA and SERCO.

Expertise
Focus
CultureDevelopment
Sessions
Interactive & Passive
Facilitation
Yes - Performing
Speaking
Available
Background
Corporate Experience
Significant
Past Clients
BBC Studios, Disney+, ITV Studios, Bad Wolf Wales, HSBC Global, Rockefeller Foundation, Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment, Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (UK Government), NHS England, Network Rail, Rail Standards Safety Board, Global University Systems BV, Chaucer Insurance, Open University, Royal College of Art, NESTA, SERCO.
Certifications & Credentials
Full member: Royal Television Society
Full member: The Actor's Guild of Great Britain
BA (Hons) Journalism (2002)
The Unseen Drama School (2022)
Aviva Public Liability Insurance policy managed by Hencilla Canworth GI Ltd
Policy number: 100784026GPA
Availability
Schedule
WeekdaysWeeknightsWeekends
Travel
Services available worldwide. In-person events and programmes will incur travel costs, for which an estimate can be provided.

Waseem's Offerings

Workshop

Workshop 2. Authentic Authority: Virtual Event Hosting & Presence for Corporate Leaders

Session Overview Specifically designed for executives, board members, and senior leaders who host internal townhalls, client events, product launches, or webinars. This masterclass teaches the broadcast hosting techniques…
60 – 90 min5 – 20 ppl
Workshop

Workshop 1. The Camera Confidence Masterclass: On-Camera Presence & Impact in just 1.5 hours

Session Overview A fast-paced high-energy, immediately actionable workshop for corporate professionals, executives, and teams who present on video, lead virtual meetings, or face camera-based communications in their roles.…
90 – 60 min5 – 20 ppl

Good to Know

Client Requirements
Large digital monitor / television with HDMI port, Microphone, loudspeakers, whiteboard, wifi internet. Pen and A4 paper for attendees.
Additional Notes
For public speaking, live panel moderating and appearances, I am represented by Champions Speakers: https://champions-speakers.co.uk/speaker-agent/waseem-mirza
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