Experience

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  Switch The Play Foundation

  • United Kingdom

  • TeamMate

    • Jan 2024 - Present
    • United Kingdom

    Switch the Play Foundation is the UK’s only charity dedicated to supporting all sportspeople in successfully transitioning into life outside of sport.🏆 About Switch the Play Foundation:Switch the Play Foundation envisions a world where every sportsperson fulfills their potential at every stage of their lives. Their mission is to empower athletes to be their best through and beyond sport, providing person-centered training, wellbeing, and transition support.Leaving a life in sport is a unique journey, and not all athletes experience the glitz of gold medals or million-pound contracts. For many, transitioning from a sporting career can lead to challenges such as a loss of identity, a lack of purpose, and financial and mental health struggles.I am honored to contribute to Switch the Play's mission as a facilitator of their masterclasses, a mentor to incredible athletes, and a researcher on their impactful projects Together, we aim to make a positive impact on the lives of sportspeople, helping them navigate the transition into their second careers successfully.Feel free to connect if you share a passion for supporting athletes or if you have insights to share about life beyond sports!

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  King's College London

  • London, England, United Kingdom

  • Visiting Lecturer

    • May 2022 - Present
    • London, England, United Kingdom

    A guest lecturer at Kings Business School on their brand new Emerging Leaders Programme, delivering workshops on Stress, Energy Management and being a Robust and Resilient leader.

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  PotentialSquared International

  • Leadership Development Coach and Facilitator

    • Apr 2022 - Present

    Working with senior leaders, senior leadership teams and global organisations to enhance leadership skills, improve teamwork, and drive personal and professional growth. My aim is to empower individuals, groups and teams to reach their full potential, fostering growth, effective communication, and positive change.

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  Financial Ombudsman Service

  • London

  • Coach and Facilitator

    • Jan 2022 - Present
    • London

    A fixed term 3 year contract as part of the internal coaching panel I work with senior leaders within the organisation to enhance their skills, performance, and overall effectiveness.Utilising various techniques and methodologies to facilitate growth and development, building a relationship built on trust and collaboration, with the ultimate aim of helping the individual become a more effective and successful leader.I also facilitate team workshops within the organisation to enhance specific skills, such as the ability to give and receive feedback, improve communication skills and similar such topics.

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  Courageous Co.

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Human Performance and Leadership Coach

    • Oct 2019 - Present
    • London, United Kingdom

    We are a consultancy working at the intersection of corporate leadership, strategy, people and culture. Whether you’re leading strategic growth, driving innovation, integrating global teams or developing your people, the best results come when you’re open to new ways of thinking and working. What makes us different? We fuse experiential techniques from both the leadership and fitness industries so you develop new ideas and adopt new ways of working more quickly than traditional consulting approaches.#AdaptGrowThrive #FindYourBrilliant

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  Vivobarefoot

  • Education Consultant

    • Sep 2021 - Present

    My purpose is to co-create and collaborate with Vivo in supporting them create a global cutting edge and evidence based educational platform for both the consumer and the health professionalVivo barefoot footwear is sustainable footwear. A Vivobarefoot product or experience is one that literally brings us closer to nature - regenerating our physical, social and spiritual health and the natural world.With a belief system that:The closer people are to nature, the more they will protect it.The natural world is the only real model of sustainability.Barefoot shoes are the only shoes that are healthy for us and the planet.

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  The Natural Health and Movement Summit

  • London, England, United Kingdom

  • Co-Owner

    • Nov 2018 - Present
    • London, England, United Kingdom

    This event is designed for dedicated personal trainers, movement therapists, and manual therapists of any form who want the best ways to update and reinvigorate their vision. It will be full of fun, evidence-based information with usable tried and tested strategies and techniques that you can implement for your clients right away.Be sure to sign up NOW to ensure you get access to:Top speakers, Informative movement breaks, Exciting great exhibitorsAnd the opportunity to connect with other top teachers, trainers, and therapists

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  Self Employed

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Health and Performance Coach

    • May 2001 - Present
    • London, United Kingdom

    Having worked as a full time Personal Trainer between 2002-2010 in Notting Hill London, my client base was varied and ranged from super models, pop stars, TV celebrities and high worth individuals as well as consulting for the English Rugby Football Union with regards to the conditioning programmes for their professional refereesMy main focus now is coaching the corporate athlete, who I would define as the successful business person who has a very focused and challenging sporting goal to achieve, it maybe a 5 day cycling race in South Africa or to retain their European Age Group Badminton title. My role is to support, guide and coach them with not just their physical training yet also their mental training and lifestyle balance.
I have also featured and written for several high profile magazines.

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  Wattbike

  • United Kingdom
  • Sporting Goods Manufacturing
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Health and Fitness Lead Educator

    • Nov 2018 - Aug 2023

    My role is to:Lead teaching and coaching at CPD/ Training days with International and National Master Trainers Aid in the development of content for the project 'Wattbike Academy' - Digital online training platform Collaborate with the Wattbike education team to help with the ongoing development and evolution of content and materialsProvide support for National and International B2B tradeshows.

  • Master Trainer

    • Sep 2012 - Oct 2018

    Used by World and Olympic Champions, and chosen by UCI World Cycling Center as their global talent ID and coach education tool, the Wattbike is the first factory calibrated indoor bike to deliver accurate, consistent performance data and technical feedback.The Wattbike monitors everything you need to know about your cycling and will help to track progress as your training develops. Whether you are looking to monitor your power output, cadence, heart rate and the effectiveness of your pedalling, there is a measurement parameter for you.My role within the company is to deliver the science and education behind the bike and integrate this knowledge in to the day to day application within the fitness industry.

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  MYZONE®

  • Master Trainer

    • Sep 2017 - Jun 2023

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  Thrive to Survive

  • London, England, United Kingdom

  • Founder/Owner

    • Mar 2020 - Nov 2022
    • London, England, United Kingdom

    In March when the country went into lockdown, I decided to support both the industry I am passionate about as well as my friends and colleagues who serve those around them, be it through education, coaching, or gym ownership.I therefore created Thrive to Survive, a support and growth group for coaches, educators and small businesses operating in the Health and Fitness space.A weekly virtual meet to discuss, listen and promote growth within our businesses and networks, to not just survive this crisis yet actually come out stronger with a business that is thriving. These weekly meets also include a guest expert speaker from around the globe who's skills and knowledge allow the group to thrive.If you would like to join the group, then please message me.

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  Folio Education Trust

  • South Croydon, England, United Kingdom

  • Leadership Coach and Consultant to Coombe Wood School

    • Sep 2018 - Oct 2022
    • South Croydon, England, United Kingdom

    My role is supporting the Senior Leadership Team for Coombe Wood School (a new build school in South Croydon) disrupt the traditional sports model in education.Rebranding PE as Health Related Fitness (HRF), HRF is about equipping students with the mindset and skills to help them build lifelong health and movement habits, that allow them to thrive as adults. It's about creating a culture of inclusivity and support when it comes to HRF by integrating Myzone into the foundation of the school, with every student being given a Myzone belt to use in HRF, so that the playing field is levelled and their effort is rewarded, HRF is not just for the athletically gifted, it really is for all students. HRF lessons are planned and periodised incorporating functional kit such as ViPRs, Kettlebells, TRXs etc to create a fun engaging environment for the student, an environment where they feel safe to explore their bodies and their minds.

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  life:lab

  • Chislehurst- SE London/Kent

  • Co-Owner

    • Nov 2015 - Apr 2018
    • Chislehurst- SE London/Kent

    Our mission is to enhance your performance and maximise your potential through movement, nutrition and education.We have several training streams utilising both our 2000sq ft indoor space and our 5 acres of land:-Personal Training-Small Group Training-Corporate Wellness Days-Corporate Team Building and Leadership Programmes-Outdoor Group Training-Obstacle Course Race Prep Camps-Education Room-Wattbike Training StudioHaving created the concept, put the strategies and systems in place and built the membership I successfully exited the business

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  British Rowing

  • United Kingdom

  • Consultant

    • Aug 2015 - Aug 2016
    • United Kingdom

    Working alongside the training and education team of British Rowing to increase participation of indoor rowing within the Health+Fitness arena, by developing an education platform based upon British Rowing's new Rowactiv software.

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  FitPro

  • United Kingdom
  • Wellness and Fitness Services
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Head Presenter

    • Jan 2012 - Sep 2015

    Key Responsibilities:
-Lead a team of 20 influential UK presenters who represent the various sub brands of Fitpro.
-Create, develop and maintain a strong team ethos through exceptional communication and Leadership.
-Write and host quarterly team meetings with the focus on self development/improvement, presenting skills and leadership.

  • ViPR Global Master Coach

    • Jul 2011 - Sep 2015

    Key responsibilities: 
-Deliver monthly webinars to the Global ViPR Training Team(40+) offering direction, support and ongoing education
-Deliver ViPR mentorships in the various global territories to up-skill new National ViPR Trainers.-Contribute regular articles to the ViPR website
-Create and develop programming for ViPR
-Represent ViPR at conventions/summits/conferences

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  PTA Global

  • London, United Kingdom

  • UK Faculty

    • Oct 2011 - Sep 2015
    • London, United Kingdom

    PTA Global is a leadership development company within the fitness environment Key Responsibilities:
-Delivery of Bridging, Advanced, Mentorship 1 and Mentorship 2.
-Represent PTA Global at conventions, summits, conferences.
-Support the business development team in creating sales and marketing strategies for the UK market.

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  FitPro

  • United Kingdom
  • Wellness and Fitness Services
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • 10 Minute Gym Presenter

    • Jul 2007 - Jan 2011

    Being 1 of only 2 presenters delivering the 10 minute gym course for FitPro:Key Responsibilities:
-Delivery of the 4 day communication and behaviour change workshop(sold to the clubs as a member retention programme)
-This course was delivered to over 100 gyms across UK and Ireland.

  • master trainer

    • 2008 - 2011

    Fitpro Master Trainer- An all encompassing title that includes my 3 roles within Fitpro, Presenter Development Manager, PTA Global Faculty, ViPR Global Master Coach

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  England Rugby

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Strength and Conditioning Coach

    • Jul 2005 - Jul 2008
    • London, United Kingdom

    My role was to design and implement the conditioning programmes for the English RFU’s full time referees, as well as help over see their quarterly fitness testing.

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  Holmes Place

  • Notting Hill, London

  • Head Personal Trainer

    • Nov 2001 - Jul 2003
    • Notting Hill, London

    I was responsible for the day to day management and training of a team of 13 personal trainers, ensuring all company targets were met and exceeded.I attended many training courses and was responsible for relaying these new methods to the team on a monthly training course.I also maintained my own client base of 25 hours per week.My role also developed into delivering quarterly workshops on advanced exercise techniques to the new personal training staff at the new Holmes Place clubs in Portugal.