THE Brave Conversations TEAM

Coach, Trainer, Facilitator, NLP Master Practitioner

As a result of 15 years training and developing Sales Associates at Mars in the UK, Ireland and South Africa, Sam offers a wealth of expertise in areas such as coaching, mentoring, blended learning training programmes, personal development, presenting, workshop facilitation, team building, engagement and feedback.

Through charitable projects and volunteer work, she has also worked with children of all ages in the UK, Chicago and Burkina Faso (West Africa).

Diploma in Coaching, EMCC Senior Practitioner, Diploma in Business Studies, Coach Supervisor.

Preeta moved into coaching in 2014 following a commercial career which gave her board-level and leadership experience in an international technology PLC. She also established, grew and sold a successful business.

Preeta has coached a wide range of leaders across the public and private sectors. She enjoys partnering with clients at all stages of the leadership pathway from talented high potentials to C-Suite Executives.

Chartered Psychologist, ICF ACC Coach, MSc Applied Psychology, Insights Practitioner, NLP Business Practitioner, Mental Health First Aider

Sam has always been interested in people and what makes them tick – it’s why she loves being a psychologist. She started her career as a graduate in a business psychology consultancy and gained great experience in psychometrics, assessment and development, working both in the UK and internationally. She also discovered a passion for learning and development and spent 15 years in a variety of internal Learning and Development management roles.

BSc Business Studies, Coaching Diploma, Perinatal Dimploma, Sands Baby Loss Trained, Career Mum of 3!

Emily specialises in support interventions for expectant and new parents in the workplace. With over 20 years of corporate experience and a decade as a working parent she has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that parenthood brings to both employees and employers.

Emily’s mission is to help businesses support and retain employees as they transition into parenthood. Since 2020 she has partnered with organisations from startups to FTSE 100 companies across various sectors, delivering tailor-made solutions that combine coaching, workshops, training, and wellbeing services.

Management Development Consultant, Insights Practitioner, Performance Coach

Before becoming a coach and leadership development expert Kaz had a career which included multi site commercial and operational senior executive roles in 4 of the UK's well known companies.

Kaz has supported people in the retail, leisure, PR, financial, educational, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, oil and property development sectors. He coaches at all levels and excels in delivering award winning customer service.

Diploma in Coach-Mentoring, Innovator and Chef!

Vince worked for Mars Inc. for 30 years in a variety of senior Leadership, Business & R&D functions.

As an experienced leader, he gained a reputation for driving multiple European and Global innovation projects, as well as developing and nurturing talent throughout the organisation from graduate level to seasoned technical experts.

Vince now combines his passion for people development and innovation by providing individuals and organisations with coaching and mentoring services for business professionals.

Coach, Trainer, Commercial Leader, PhD

Wayne worked for Mars for 13 years in a variety of sales and senior leadership roles, before moving into Director roles within Private Equity backed businesses.

Through those businesses, he has gained first hand experience of people development, management & leadership in all kinds of situations - growth, turnaround, mergers and acquisitions. His passion has always been working with people to help them achieve their goals, whilst building highly effective teams.

As a father of 3 and an experienced youth football coach, he is also especially passionate about millennials and Gen Z and their contribution to the world!

Wayne is a practiced coach and QA certified trainer.

MSc Executive Coaching, EMCC Senior Practitioner

Eddy is an experienced Executive Coach skilled in working with management teams in important change situations and in improving team performance.

He has more than 20 years experience in various advice and management positions at SMEs and international (listed) companies within finance, business economics and change management. Since 2009 Eddy has also been trained and active as an Executive Coach and Team Coach.

Eddy is an accredited Ashridge Executive Coach, Master (MSc) in Executive coaching and is a member of the NOBCO. He is able to coach in English and Dutch.

Executive Assistant

Natalie has many years' experience working across the corporate travel sector in project management, account management and implementation and has a keen eye for detail.

Professional and highly organised, she works hard to keep things running smoothly day to day and with all our events.

Communications Lead

Laurianne has a background in creative, linguistic and technical communications, and has worked with brands such as Associated British Foods (ABF), the BBC, the DIT, Fitbit, Fortnum & Mason, Graham & Brown, Jamie Oliver, Hitachi, KFC, Le Tour de France, Mercedes-Benz, and the PFA, among others.

Laurianne works in collaboration with our associates to build our online programs and communications.