About Us
Ruth Linnett
Founder & Presenter
Presentation Skills Mentor
Ruth is a highly experienced TV Presenter, Live Event Host and Event Manager.
With over 20 years experience hosting shows on various TV channels, working with high-profile clients, Ruth brings a wealth of skills, knowledge and fun to The Presenting Hub. Her background includes up to 5-hour, live on air, unscripted presenting, for various channels, and leading interviews with designers, experts, and celebrities across many genres, all of which has honed her ability to engage effectively with an audience.
Ruth is currently one of the experts for QVC UK and a regular presenter on the corporate scene. Her impressive list of diverse work ranges from anchor host for the VIP lounge at Silverstone Grand Prix, through to auctioneer, emcee and various high profile gala events.
Keeping her up to date with today’s corporate environment, Ruth's experience working as a Senior Event Manager, enables her to tailor train precisely to clients' needs, highlighting the importance of effective communication in achieving success in business, or in our day-to-day personal lives.
Ruth’s professional career started with a BA (Hons) degree in Dramatic Arts, focusing on the mastery of voice, going on to work as a stage and TV actress for over 10 years. Her journey to finding her own voice, identity and style, fuels her passion for helping others discover their own authentic voice through The Presenting Hub.
Poppy Valentine
Presenter & Presentation Skills Mentor
Poppy is a professional TV Presenter, Radio Broadcaster and Voiceover Artist.
Boasting a career spanning over ten years, Poppy has lent her expertise in training and product demonstrations to esteemed household brands and leading pharmaceutical companies in the UK, encompassing a wide range of mediums from live TV to commercials and live events.
From hosting interviews with globally recognized DJs, celebrities, and VIPs at prestigious brand launches and fashion festivals, to advocating for health equity in the UK by speaking at the Palace of Westminster, Poppy's career has encompassed a wide range of accomplishments.
As a Certified Nutritional Therapist, Poppy regularly presents health and wellbeing products, on several UK shopping channels, delivering interactive presentations, as part of 4-hour live, unscripted programmes.
Working closely with The Presenting Hub allows Poppy to pass on her years of experience and skill to those passionate about taking their presenting skills to the next level.
Carol Roache
Presenter & Presentation Skills Mentor
Carol is a professional TV Presenter, Voiceover Artist and Actress
With an extensive range of experience, including conducting live product demonstrations on television, providing traffic updates on the radio and hosting live TV shows, Carol also leads confidence and self-esteem workshops.
Through her expertise in voiceover work, she has effectively provided services to the needs of major global brands, financial institutions, and top-tier companies such as . In addition, she has been the featured personality on multiple training and educational DVDs.
In her role as an interview coach for Smart Works, Carol empowers women to recognize their abilities and enhance their self-confidence for job interviews.
Collaborating with The Presenting Hub provides Carol with the chance to share her wealth of expertise with those determined to improve and polish their presentation skills.
“I think the high-level approach was nice for this group, giving a ‘taster’ into each type of presenting. Your delivery was perfect, and kept the whole team engaged, even those who’s comfort zone this was out of”. Leah Morgan, NFU Mutual