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United Kingdom

Becca Benning

Becca Benning supports people with autoimmune and other long term health issues - diagnosed or not - to design and implement realistic lifestyle and dietary changes to reduce inflammation and get their spark back. She has several autoimmune and other chronic conditions herself, including multiple sclerosis, coeliac disease, thyroid dysfunction, psoriasis, and adenomyosis. Becca is stronger in her 40s than she was in her 20s. Having taken her own trajectory from 'increasing disability' to 'cumulative improvement', she is a passionate advocate of the power of small steps and self-compassion in creating meaningful positive impact - whatever health challenges a person may be facing.

Carole Pyke

Carole is a stroke survivor and a shining example of resilience and determination. Despite living with retrograde amnesia, facial blindness, and cognitive impairment since 2019, Carole has chosen to embrace her challenges and has won numerous awards for her strength and inspiration. With her unique perspective on life and business, Carole uses her signature Sparkle Methodology, to empower others to be the best version of themselves. As a personal branding coach, mentor, speaker, and strategist, Carole is on a mission to help ambitious women.

Laurentiu Ciocan

Lau is the Founder of Mentoring Advocacy Network (MAN), a platform raising awareness on men's mental health and healthy masculinities through public speaking and The Mentality Podcast. Recently, he was shortlisted for the Future Leader Award and MAN for the Best Men's Health Initiative by the InsideOut Awards 2023. Lau has also had numerous radio appearances on men's mental health

Lyn Roseaman

Loneliness is shattering lives, especially young people’s lives, and it could happen to any of us, any time. Hiding under the duvet might seem like a great solution, but withdrawing from the world only makes things worse. Difficult and painful as it is, we need to reach out. Inspired by memories of her childhood growing up in the community of a care home owned and run by her mum, Lyn invites us to discover bite-sized ways that can help us smash the “loneliness pandemic”.

Pascale Spall

Pascale majored in weaving, further studying pattern cutting, tailoring and couture dressmaking. She has worked in costume for film & TV, couture bridal and occasion wear. Pascale has been running 'Stag & Bow' a Haberdashery & Textile studio in Forest Hill, London, UK for 12 years, hosting many textile workshops and community events. Pascale believes that stitching is an innate human skill that facilitates deep connection with our inner landscape; healing and easy connection with those around us. She is deeply passionate about textiles & the role they play in our lives.

Paul Aladenike

Paul Aladenika is a public sector leader with nearly 20 years senior level experience in local government. With insights gained from tenure in the private, voluntary and public sectors, Paul has a wealth of knowledge on topics such as public engagement, equality, strategic planning, workforce culture, and organisational dynamics. Paul has a passion for leadership development. A trusted leader he was tasked with co-ordinating and analysing data and intelligence for upward reporting. Paul was nominated to oversee work on data and advised local authorities across London. Paul has the distinction of leading work for the Council of Europe.

Ronke Kokoruwe

Ronke trained as a barrister and then qualified as a solicitor after obtaining a Masters in International Environmental Law from the London School of Economics. She is a certified executive coach, a trainer and speaker and the founder of iVerbalize, a public speaking and leadership training and coaching business. Running, baking and singing are all part and parcel of her world and laughter and faith are essential to her soul

Sophie Kirkham

Sophie is a transformative coach with over 12 years of experience empowering individuals through childbirth and professional leadership development. Her unique approach centers around the transformative power of kindness as an intervention. As a passionate advocate for kindness, Sophie guides pregnant women, new parents, and partners through life's challenges and triumphs with a compassionate touch. She believes that acts of kindness can create powerful shifts and catalyze personal and professional growth.

Subira Jones

Subira, The Corporate Hippie, is an award winning Corporate Burnout consultant, LinkedIn Top Voice, certified Lifestyle Coach, professional speaker and founder of The Fireproof Career. As a leading authority on burnout, Subira collaborates with global brands like Channel 4, Deloitte, the Financial Times to create sustainable high performance teams. With a powerful personal journey in overcoming burnout and chronic illness, Subira can empower professionals with practical strategies to build tenacity, enhance performance, and fireproof lives and careers from burnout.

Yvonne Phillip

Delivered by Yvonne Phillip an award winning Social Entrepreneur, Amazon Best Selling Author, Coach and Speaker. Yvonne has extensive experience in the corporate, community and creative sectors. Having worked in education and training, event and project management, production and publishing over her 30 year career history. Retraining as a Style Coach in 2016 as part of her recovery from burnout she merged her skills, knowledge and experience together. An advocate for holistic living and learning, she now supports and empowers mainly women to develop the strategy, style and selfcare they need to have visible and sustainable lives, careers and business on their own terms.