As an experienced business consultant, Anne approaches transformational business change, and the design and development of strategy, through various methods including portfolio, programme, risk, project and change management. Whether consulting, training, facilitating, mentoring or coaching she works with organisations, boards, teams and individuals in leading and facilitating change, learning and development.

As a trainer, Diana is passionate about helping others achieve confidence through developing and improving their pitching, presenting, interpersonal and networking skills. She runs high energy training sessions with a wide range of professional and business orientated groups, organisations and associations to help young entrepreneurs communicate their passion and vision.

After spending 18 years working cross-culturally in community and leadership development in East Africa, Alan and his family returned to the UK where he works with a Scottish housing charity as a training and development manager. He is committed to helping people grow through facilitating meaningful conversations where people explore ways to improve organisational life.

Rod is the Director of SHARE, a charity specialising in helping staff and committee members of Scottish housing associations get better at what they do. He has worked with housing associations for over 30 years. Rod is also a licensed Navigator men’s development trainer, committed to the personal development of himself and others.

Rick is MD of Mentor, MD of Fisher King Publishing, Director of IQ Property Investments and Area Director for BNI. He is on the North Yorkshire Board for Young Enterprise. He is a motivational speaker and trainer presenting internationally on subjects such as business creation particularly in the SME market

With a consultancy and sales background at multinational companies in the UK and Spain, Kirsty decided to focus on the wellness sector 10 years ago. In 2010 she set up Red Wellness to bring experience based solutions to the wellness industry through combining coaching, technology and functional training. Kirsty is passionate about empowering change through freedom of thought.

Simon’s career history is nothing if not eclectic – corporate executive headhunting, political campaigning, the charity sector plus a stint working in brand strategy and innovation consulting. An award-winning professional speaker, Simon is the founder of The Art Of Connection, helping high-achieving leaders and entrepreneurs to ‘connect’ through the spoken word.

George is a highly acclaimed and charismatic professional speaker and has held seminars and lectures across the UK and abroad, including his extremely popular series of ‘Fearless Networking’ lectures. He is also one of the UK’s most respected coaches having spent many years at the highest levels of business and management.

Born in Malta and brought up in Europe, Deborah finally settled in Raglan, New Zealand where she lives in a house by the sea with a menagerie of animals. Her 18 years experience in Biodynamic Cranial Osteopathy (in which she has a degree) and complimentary medicine emphasises her interest in the sustainability of all living things

Bill Russell has over thirty years experience in the financial world as a trader, salesperson, manager and consultant. He retired from Citigroup in 2007 as Managing Director and Head of European Futures in London. Bill is the current President of the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa’s Cape Town Chapter

Interior designer, stylist, writer, lecturer, Babette Hayes has been involved in the world of design for the past 55 years and has been involved in personal development and growth in Australia and Europe for the past 30 years. She sees her role as supporting her clients, students and readers to achieve their dreams and goals.

Aileen is an award-winning humorous speaker and uses her English wit to her full advantage in her keynote speeches and training sessions. She is obsessed with helping everyone get whatever they want – at work, at home and everywhere in between, and she knows communication is the answer.

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.

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.

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.

Gilly’s former work as a grief counsellor and trainer with Cruse, acts wonderfully alongside her finely honed intuition. In her safe and experienced hands and heart, every member of the team will find their own guidance, and individual path towards deeper understanding of themselves and true service

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.

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.

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.

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.