Christina has worked in global roles across HR and leadership development for magic circle law firms (most recently with A&O Sherman) for over 19 years, both in continental Europe and the UK. She enjoys working with leaders, teams and individuals to make sustainable changes and build cultures that support people and organisations to thrive. Christina has a particular interest in organisational development, coaching and working somatically through the body-mind connection. She is trained in a range of psychometrics (e.g. ESCI and MBTI) and as an Integral Development Coach. She is known for her warmth, paired with an ability to help individuals and organisations get unstuck from unhelpful mindsets and conditioned habits. She is fluent in German and English.

Nic is a specialist in coaching, and in coach and organisation development. He has a strong reputation for working with organisations, individuals and teams. He works in a wide range of sectors, including professional services, pharma, healthcare, FMCG, retail and financial services.

Prior to becoming a full-time coach, Nic worked for PepsiCo in developing the people side of their restaurant businesses and was HR Director for Costa Coffee, playing a central role in acquiring and establishing the brand both in the UK and overseas. As L&D Director of Whitbread Restaurants, he was responsible for leading the development of over 20,000 people across ten distinct brands.

Nic Is a member of the faculty at Henley Business School, developing the next generation of accredited 1-1 and team coaches. He holds ICF accreditations at PCC level for both individual and team coaching. He loves his sport and his music and has a passion for studying wine at close quarters! He is based in North London.

Liz began her career as a physiotherapist before progressing into leadership roles within the NHS. She transferred into the Pharmaceuticals industry before moving into consultancy with HayGroup for over 10 years. She has had her own consulting practice for over 15 years, focusing on executive coaching and leadership assessment and development. She is a pragmatic coach who has a supportive and challenging style. She encourages her clients to challenge their limiting beliefs and push their boundaries resulting in them having more open and receptive mindsets. She has coached at all levels from first line supervisors to CEOs. Liz has an MBA from Henley Business School and an MA in Coaching and Mentoring. She is an ICF accredited coach and team coach. She is registered to use a wide variety of psychometric instruments and is BPS Level A and B certified. In her spare time she enjoys being outdoors; hiking, skiing, running and cycling. When not keeping active she enjoys cinema and theatre and getting ready for her next travel adventure.

Vanessa has over ten years' experience of working with senior executives and all layers of management on a wide range of business issues, including strategy development, organisation design, operational improvement, leadership effectiveness and implementing change programmes. She has recently co-authored The Performance Curve with Cognitas colleague Laura Watkins, published by Bloomsbury in Autumn 2021. Vanessa is highly skilled at helping senior leaders improve their effectiveness at how they lead, both as individuals and groups, and also coaches individuals in achieving their professional and personal goals. She started her career in consulting with The Boston Consulting Group in London and Sydney, where she served clients across multiple industries. Vanessa graduated with a BSc in International Relations from the London School of Economics. She is a qualified therapist, yoga teacher and mindfulness practitioner and has trained in various personal and group development techniques including Systemic Constellations. She is fluent in German, English and French. Vanessa is warm, empathetic and organised, and puts clients through their paces with a great sense of fun and partnership.

Valerie is an executive coach with 20+ years of experience in high growth and high-tech firms in Silicon Valley and San Francisco. She partners with leaders and their teams to help them maximise their performance and work brilliantly with others, both within and beyond their organisations. Valerie provides one-to-one coaching, team development facilitation, and group coaching on leadership development programmes. She has managed large, complex global teams in supply chain, manufacturing production, business operations and HR. Valerie has a BS in Human Development from the University of California. She is a certified coach (CPCC) and has numerous specialty certifications. Valerie lives in Sonoma County, San Francisco with her family, loves to travel and is an avid reader.

Sandeep is a dynamic executive coach and leadership transformation facilitator with over 15 years of corporate experience in human capital consulting. Drawing from diverse backgrounds as a consultant, psychologist, coach, and therapist, Sandeep excels in guiding clients through complex personal transformations. She has spearheaded transformative initiatives for multinational organizations, emphasizing the courage, humility, and commitment required for successful change. Sandeep employs a versatile toolkit including neuroscience, psychotherapy, and systems theory to tailor her approach across diverse development programs. She holds degrees from Leicester University, City University London, and Middlesex University in Psychology, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, and Integrative Counselling Psychology, respectively.