Nigel has more than forty years experience in, running and building businesses of various sizes. His profound interest in people and a level of empathy rarely found in business have led him to set up the Love at Work Foundation. He sees this as his legacy for the world of work.
Jamie’s work combines science, creativity, performance, live coaching, rugby and a sense of humour. His ability to be deep inside an idea, belief and a person all at the same time is a compelling force that opens people up and allows them to make positive change and realise their dreams.
Gary is a design expert – the founder and creative director of leading UK design business Open Agency for nearly 30 years. He now runs Cooke with an E, creating brands that care – helping businesses define clear values and a vision that creates a difference to others as well as their bottom line.
Gilly’s former work as a grief counsellor and trainer with Cruse, acts alongside her finely honed intuition. In her safe and experienced hands and heart, every member of the team will find their own guidance towards deeper understanding of themselves and true service.
Paul Temple
Alastair Dodwell
Rebecca Newenham
Accreditation Programme
Communications
Virtual Angel
Paul has over 40 years’ business, academic and consultancy experience within plc organisations, private companies, universities, public and voluntary sector clients and the NHS. Combining this with his work for Investors in People and his dry sense of humour makes him the ideal person to head up our Accreditation programme.
Alastair has a passion for technology, sales and marketing. He worked for a number of technology companies in the UK and the US, spending a dozen years in Silicon Valley and Seattle. He holds a BSc in Electronic Engineering from London and an MBA in Technology Management from Seattle and now runs his own business Taybridge Consulting.
After a successful career as a buyer for several well-known retailers , and a rewarding break raising three girls, Rebecca founded GetAheadVA. GetAheadVA provides virtual assistance to small businesses and individuals to achieve their goals, through the provision of targeted and pragmatic remote services, including administration, business development and research.
Patrons
Sue Warner
Founder of Speakers’ Trust
Sue is Founder and a Trustee of Speakers Trust. She personally developed and underwrote its Speak Up! Speak Out! skills programme offered to young people through schools, charities and community groups. Her other and vast experience working at senior and trustee level in many major charitable organisations is invaluable to the Foundation.