about us.

We got tired of the mould.

Agencies that sign presenters and forget them. Training that's all theory and no stage. Events that feel like every other event. So we built the alternative.

The story.

break the mould. was founded by two people who've spent their careers in live events — Paul, who built Spark2 Education into a company trusted by 1,800+ UK schools, reaching 383,000+ children through hands-on workshops and events, and Rob, who's spent more than a decade presenting live to crowds for major brands. Ten years of working together taught us what makes an event actually land: the people at the front of it.

So that's our business. We deliver events that wow crowds. We train people to hold a room — based on practical experience, not from a manual. And we run the presenter agency we wished existed: one that finds talent with potential, develops it properly, and only takes on people we can genuinely find work for.

The founders.

Paul, co-founder of break the mould

paul.

Builds the machines behind the moments — operations, partnerships and the business side of brilliant events, with 2,000+ workshops and events delivered.

Rob, co-founder of break the mould

rob.

Live-event presenter with 10+ years in front of every kind of crowd. Leads talent, training and everything that happens on stage.

What we believe.

Quality over quantity

A small roster we can actually support beats a big book of forgotten faces. Every presenter is supported, coached and mentored to reach their full potential.

Development is the difference

Talent isn't found finished — we're always learning. We coach, train and build careers — especially for the next generation nobody else invests in.

Word of mouth wins

We grow on reputation: turn up, deliver, exceed the brief. Every event is the audition for the next one.

Work with us

Common questions.

How is break the mould different from Spark2?

Spark2 is Paul's education company, working with 1,800+ UK schools. break the mould. is the live events, training and presenter agency he co-founded with Rob — a separate business, though the two work closely together and share some delivery experience.

Do you only work in sport?

No. Sport presentation is a strength of ours, but our roster, events and training cover corporate events, brand activations, conferences, festivals and awards too.

How do I book an event, training or a presenter?

Head to the Events, Training or Presenters pages, or just get in touch with your brief. We'll come back within one working day.

How do I join the roster?

We're building a select roster of experienced hosts and emerging talent. Apply on the Presenters page — applications are open now.

Where are you based?

We work UK-wide — England, Wales and Scotland — with travel built into every quote.

Do you offer consultancy?

Yes. Paul and Rob advise on event and presenter strategy — from talent selection to how to structure and run a live event — drawing on Spark2's 1,800+ school partnerships and Rob's decade-plus presenting for major brands. Get in touch to discuss.

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