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Faculty and Team

Meet the experts who bring our learning to life. Our Faculty combine academic depth, real world experience, and human insight –helping every learner translate big ideas into everyday talent leadership practice.

Team Members

Jim Carrick-Birtwell
Ewen Haldane
David Brammer
Sophie Rigby

Faculty Members

James Fulton

James Fulton

Leadership & Succession Planning Expert

James has led leadership and talent strategy in global organisations such as Goldman Sachs. He helps executives design succession pipelines, stretch senior talent and secure long-term leadership continuity.

Simon Fanshawe OBE

Simon Fanshawe OBE

Diversion & Inclusion Strategist

Simon is a broadcaster, writer and founder of Diversity by Design. He helps boards move beyond compliance to embed inclusion as a driver of innovation, performance and legitimacy.

Susan Kahn

Susan Kahn

Author

Susan brings psychological depth to resilience and wellbeing. She is the author of Bounce Back and Reinvent Yourself, and coaches C-Suite leaders at companies like Apple on wellbeing and how to keep energised.

Robert Rowland Smith

Robert Rowland Smith

Philosopher, Author & Consultant

Robert is a philosopher, author, poet and consultant with expertise in organisational culture and transformation. A former Oxford Professor and MD of a Change Consultancy, Robert helps leaders deliver systemic and cultural change with credibility.

Fiona Buckland

Fiona Buckland

Leadership Coach, Author & Former Senior Amazon Exec.

Works with NGOs, creatives and multinationals on purpose and resilience. Experienced facilitator with Cabinet Office and large corporates.

Adam Kingl

Adam Kingl

Author & Former Executive Director at London Business School

Advisor to Fortune 500s and global consultancies. Previously at Ashridge and Duke CE. Recognised expert on purpose-driven leadership and generational change.

David Baker

David Baker

Founding Editor of Wired

David is a specialist in leadership, organisational design and innovation. He works with blue-chip firms and public bodies on leadership transformation. An experienced speaker and BBC radio presenter.

Reima Shakeir

Reima Shakeir

Global Leadership Educator & Systems Thinker

Dr. Reima Shakeir is an internationally recognised scholar, author, and consultant with expertise in communications, with a specialty in interpreting power dynamics within organisational systems.

Sonja Kresojevic

Sonja Kresojevic

Transformation & Innovation Leader

Sonja is a former FTSE-level transformation leader and author. She helps leaders embed innovation into everyday practice, creating the conditions for experimentation and long-term growth.

Sarah Blumenau

Sarah Blumenau

Executive Coach & Leadership Presence Specialist

Sarah is an executive coach and RADA trainer with deep expertise in impact and authority. She helps senior leaders command respect in boardrooms and high-stakes environments.

James Fulton

James Fulton

Leadership & Succession Planning Expert

James has led leadership and talent strategy in global organisations such as Goldman Sachs. He helps executives design succession pipelines, stretch senior talent and secure long-term leadership continuity.

Simon Fanshawe OBE

Simon Fanshawe OBE

Diversion & Inclusion Strategist

Simon is a broadcaster, writer and founder of Diversity by Design. He helps boards move beyond compliance to embed inclusion as a driver of innovation, performance and legitimacy.

Susan Kahn

Susan Kahn

Author

Susan brings psychological depth to resilience and wellbeing. She is the author of Bounce Back and Reinvent Yourself, and coaches C-Suite leaders at companies like Apple on wellbeing and how to keep energised.

Robert Rowland Smith

Robert Rowland Smith

Philosopher, Author & Consultant

Robert is a philosopher, author, poet and consultant with expertise in organisational culture and transformation. A former Oxford Professor and MD of a Change Consultancy, Robert helps leaders deliver systemic and cultural change with credibility.

Fiona Buckland

Fiona Buckland

Leadership Coach, Author & Former Senior Amazon Exec.

Works with NGOs, creatives and multinationals on purpose and resilience. Experienced facilitator with Cabinet Office and large corporates.

Adam Kingl

Adam Kingl

Author & Former Executive Director at London Business School

Advisor to Fortune 500s and global consultancies. Previously at Ashridge and Duke CE. Recognised expert on purpose-driven leadership and generational change.

David Baker

David Baker

Founding Editor of Wired

David is a specialist in leadership, organisational design and innovation. He works with blue-chip firms and public bodies on leadership transformation. An experienced speaker and BBC radio presenter.

Reima Shakeir

Reima Shakeir

Global Leadership Educator & Systems Thinker

Dr. Reima Shakeir is an internationally recognised scholar, author, and consultant with expertise in communications, with a specialty in interpreting power dynamics within organisational systems.

Sonja Kresojevic

Sonja Kresojevic

Transformation & Innovation Leader

Sonja is a former FTSE-level transformation leader and author. She helps leaders embed innovation into everyday practice, creating the conditions for experimentation and long-term growth.

Sarah Blumenau

Sarah Blumenau

Executive Coach & Leadership Presence Specialist

Sarah is an executive coach and RADA trainer with deep expertise in impact and authority. She helps senior leaders command respect in boardrooms and high-stakes environments.

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