Millie Besley

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I'm a performer and creative professional with roots in musical theatre and film, and I'm fascinated by how stories shape people and culture.

About

I’m a performer and creative professional with roots in musical theatre and film, and I’m fascinated by how stories shape people and culture. My work spans stage and screen—from Matilda the Musical and The Phantom of the Opera to global campaigns and television—while also collaborating behind the scenes with studios like Pulse Films on story-driven content. In addition to performing, I design learning experiences and coach leaders, blending creativity, psychology, and storytelling to connect people through narrative, emotion, and imagination.

  • 1 year's experience
  • Joined November 2025

Industry experience

  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet
  • Other

Work experience· 13 roles

Performer · Pure New ZealandJan 2025 – Nov 2025 · 11 mos

Still shoot for Pure New Zealand campaign.

Ensemble, Acrobat, Understudy Mrs Wormwood · G&T ProductionsDec 2024 – Dec 2024 · 1 mo

Performer in Matilda the Musical; responsibilities included ensemble performance, acrobatics, and understudy for Mrs Wormwood.

Senior Learning & Development Specialist / Consultant · Lipsy Group (London) / Victoria's Secret / GAP / NEXT BeautyMar 2024 – Mar 2024 · 1 mo

Led adaptable development and culture strategy across a fashion & retail client portfolio, designing and delivering leadership development, wellbeing, culture change and core skills workshops. Partnered with HR to align goals for leadership, talent, and culture; created workshops, coaching sessions, online learning, and quarterly progress reporting; collaborated with senior stakeholders across multiple time zones to drive a consistent learning agenda.

Performer · Fisher & Paykel Appliances CampaignJan 2024 – Nov 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos
Dancer · The CrownDec 2022 – Dec 2022 · 1 mo
Actor | Ensemble · English National BalletDec 2022 – Dec 2022 · 1 mo
Dancer · The CrownDec 2019 – Dec 2019 · 1 mo
Freelance Learning & Development Consultant · Self-employed / FreelanceDec 2018 – Dec 2018 · 1 mo

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Major in Performing Arts · Whitireia Polytechnic2011 – 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts · Whitireia Polytechnic / Wellington Performing Arts College2011 – 2013
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning & Development · In progress2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards· 6

Certificate of Coaching2021 – 2025
Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst (DISC) (CPBA)2022 – 2025
CIPD Level 5 Diploma in Organizational Learning & Development2022 – 2025
Accredited Coach (AOEC – Academy of Executive Coaching, London)2030 – 2025

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