Esther Stanford

Esther Stanford is a multi award-winning actor, writer, filmmaker and podcast host. She is also a director, producer, workshop facilitator, and performance and presence coach, working with leaders, creatives, teams, and individuals seeking greater confidence, clarity and impact.

Esther trained at the BAFTA-winning ITV Workshop and has worked for the BBC, ITV, the Royal Shakespeare Company, and leading independent production companies. Her podcast, Limited Time Only — co-hosted and co-produced with Susie Riddell of BBC Radio 4’s The Archers — has won the 2025 International Women’s Podcast Award (sponsored by BBC Sounds), the 2025 and 2026 Women in Podcasting Award, and was highly commended at the Cheerful Earful Golden Lobes 2026 awards. The show has featured guests including Emma Freud, Richard Curtis, Steve Lamacq, Chesney Hawkes, H from Steps and Kirsty Gallagher.

Esther is the founder of March House, a production company and creative storytelling platform launched in 2026, dedicated to empowering one’s voice, creativity, and the shared human experience. Under March House, Esther hosts the YouTube show Conversations with Creatives.

Alongside her creative work, Esther is the co-founder of The Confidence Rooms — a premium workshop and coaching practice specialising in voice, presence, gravitas and authentic communication — working with leaders, teams and organisations, with a particular focus on women in professional life.

Rooted in storytelling and voice, Esther’s work is about one thing: helping people show up as the fullest, most powerful version of themselves — whether on stage, on screen, or in the boardroom.