our endeavour

We thrive on engaging with individuals and teams to help them change. To help them succeed.

We see that many people are not performing to their full potential. In fact, we often see businesses, teams and individuals settling for less than they are truly capable of.

And so it’s thrilling and humbling to see people we work with outperform even their own expectations of themselves and achieve outstanding outcomes, in their business world and in their lives. It’s satisfying to know we have played a small part in their success. This is what fires us up about what we do.

who we are

  • Mark Garrod

    Mark Garrod

    Partner

    With 17 years of commercial experience in sales, strategy, and marketing, including as Group Account Director at BP and Leo Burnett Global Advertising, and 16 years of expertise in designing and delivering international Sales and Leadership programs, I have consulted on Leadership and Sales with organizations such as Fitch Ratings, Thomson Reuters, Deloitte, Barclays, HP, and DXC. As a Certified ICF Coach, I bring a proven track record and global perspective, with fluency in English.

  • Alasdair Howieson

    Alasdair Howieson

    Partner

    With 15 years of experience as a GM/COO in marketing and advertising across Germany, the Middle East, and India, I am a Certified MindGym Master Coach, Root Compass® Leadership accredited, TMSDI® Profile Coach, EMCC Executive Coach, Certified ICF Coach, and Senior Coach for Google StartupX, bringing expertise in leadership and coaching with fluency in English and German.

  • Lukas von Hörde

    Lukas von Hörde

    Partner

    With 15 years of commercial experience in sales and strategy at Siemens across the USA, Belgium, and Australia, 10 years of expertise in designing and delivering Sales and Leadership programs, and roles as an Associate Professor at Mannheim Business School and Gutenberg School of Business, I am a Six Sigma Black Belt, Certified CTI and ICF Coach, fluent in German and English.

  • Isabelle Bester

    Isabelle Bester

    Senior Coach

    With 7 years of Marketing and Project Management experience in MedTech and FMCG across Switzerland, the USA, and the UK, 15 years of expertise in Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, and Performance for individuals, leaders, and teams in Europe, the USA, Singapore, and Australia, certification as an ICF Coach, and fluency in French and English, I bring a unique blend of skills and global experience.

  • Cathleen O’Sullivan

    Cathleen O’Sullivan

    Senior Coach

    With 15 years of leadership experience in retail, media, engineering, and property management across Germany, the UK, and team leadership in the Middle East, Australia, Turkey, and Europe, combined with 8 years of delivering leadership programs focused on DE&I, Women in Leadership, and Humble Leadership, I am a Certified ICF Coach for Groups and Teams, an MBTI® Step I & II Practitioner, Hogan Assessment Certified, and an InnerLifeSkills Intuition Coach (ICF), fluent in German and English.

  • Monica Kleijn Evason

    Monica Kleijn Evason

    Senior Coach

    As an International Account Director at H&M Brand Agency with 17 years of commercial experience in FMCG, Pharma, and Banking, 12 years of expertise in designing and delivering Communication Skills and Leadership programs, a best-selling author, Certified MindGym Coach, and Certified ICF Coach, I bring a wealth of knowledge and global perspective, with fluency in English and Spanish.

  • Lisa Bonfatti

    Lisa Bonfatti

    Coach

    With 7 years as a Journalist and Chief Editor, 8 years in Marketing Communication specializing in Luxury and Cosmetics (distribution and retail), 3 years as a Web Editor, and 8 years as a Trainer and Facilitator focusing on Self-Leadership, Compassionate Leadership, Communication, Sales, and Negotiation, I am Franklin Covey certified and fluent in Italian, German, English, and French.

  • Michèle Maniloff-Isnard

    Michèle Maniloff-Isnard

    Senior Coach

    With 14 years of experience in human resources, consulting, and sales within the energy and industry sectors, combined with international exposure across EMEA, North America, India, and China, I am a Certified ICF Coach and MindGym Coach with over 300 performance and leadership development sessions conducted in the past three years, fluent in French and English.

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    Nick Robinson

    Senior Coach

    Nick brings 25 years of international experience in learning design & facilitation across 150+ organisations. He is a specialist in Inclusive Leadership, Wellbeing, Sales Excellence, and Learning Innovation. He has extensive experience with professional services: Avanade Deloitte, McKinsey, PwC. Nick has been recognised by the Association for Business Psychology for innovation in leadership learning

    Languages: English & Spanish

    Location: Spain