meet the team
We’re a small but mighty team with decades of experience across public, private and third-sector training. Each of us brings our own superpower to the table, and together we create something special that delivers real, lasting impact for our clients.
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yoav zand
director
Yoav’s superpower is his ability to bring structure and strategy to any challenge he encounters. He’s a big-picture thinker who enjoys taking ideas and turning them into clear, practical and effective solutions. Whether he’s shaping bespoke training programmes or guiding organisations through periods of change and growth, Yoav’s pragmatic, hands-on approach ensures everything is thoughtfully aligned to deliver real, measurable results.
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sue calthorpe
associate trainer
Sue’s superpower is her ability to make complex communication clear and compelling. Whether she’s helping an organisation craft a new messaging strategy or coaching leaders to talk to the point, Sue’s focus is always on making communication resonate with the right people. She has an uncanny knack for seeing through the noise, and using her inspiring delivery style to help clients understand what they are trying to say.
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sandie miller
associate trainer
Sandie’s superpower is her ability to help people unlock their authentic voice. As an actress and performance coach, she knows the power of storytelling, body language and presence. She teaches people how to command attention and deliver their message in a way that feels natural and engaging, whether it’s speaking to a room full of colleagues or presenting to a board of directors. Sandie helps clients feel empowered and confident in every conversation.
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marie thake
associate trainer
Marie’s superpower lies in her ability to see leadership potential and nurture it to its fullest. With years of experience in coaching and developing leaders, she creates programmes that focus on the practical skills needed to drive meaningful change and inspire high-performing teams. Marie’s approach is all about empowering individuals to step into their leadership roles with clarity and confidence, knowing exactly how to lead with purpose and impact. -
simon phillips
associate trainer
Simon’s superpower lies in his ability to support change with enthusiasm and positivity. He has a talent for identifying individual strengths and helping people thrive within teams to achieve exceptional results. A true champion of empathy and appreciation in leadership, Simon strives to leave every team with a happier and healthier culture.
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paul ward
associate trainer
Paul’s superpower is his ability to observe and distil the motivations behind people’s behaviours. He then uses this understanding to tweak simple things in the way teams operate to achieve better results. Paul brings a dynamic and engaging presence to his training sessions, blending practical wisdom with a warm, inclusive approach. -
louise bartlett
associate trainer
Louise’s superpower lies in her ability to unlock creative potential within teams, helping individuals recognise and harness their unique strengths to drive meaningful innovation. She combines sharp analytical skills with an intuitive understanding of people, helping teams collaborate and bring out ideas they didn’t know they had. -
andre malowney
associate trainer
Andre’s superpower is turning learning into action, helping teams apply insights to deliver real-world results. He draws on deep project management and delivery expertise to guide teams through smooth transitions, combining practical tools with years of hands-on experience to get things done efficiently and effectively.
Together, we’re a team that believes in the power of collaboration. We each bring a unique skill to the table, and when we work together our clients get something that’s greater than the sum of its parts: a solution that’s as personal as it is powerful.
our advisory board
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lord foulkes
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baroness armstrong
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sue calthorpe
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kate disley
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ralph burgess