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Meet the experts behind your people development

Our L&D team brings together employment lawyers, HR professionals, mediators, leadership coaches and organisational development specialists. Together, they help organisations build capable managers, confident leaders and healthier workplace cultures.

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Why our experts make a difference

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Legal expertise, made practical

Training shaped by employment law specialists who know where organisations get exposed.

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Leadership learning that sticks

Practical development that helps managers lead with confidence and change behaviour.

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Inclusive cultures, built properly

Expert support across EDI, neurodiversity, wellbeing and workplace culture.

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Learn from experts who've been there

Our team has supported organisations of every size through complex people challenges, leadership development and organisational change. Every programme is grounded in real-world experience, practical application and proven best practice.

I am a CIPD Chartered Fellow and Insights Discovery Licensed Practitioner with 20+ years across HR, L&D, and organisational development. I am also a trusted advisor to senior leaders on culture transformation, leadership development, and strategic people planning."

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Annabelle Carey FCIPD

Head of L&D – Organisational Development & Culture

Annabelle Carey FCIPD

I am a CIPD Level 7 HR professional with 20+ years across NHS, energy, hospitality, and construction. My specialisms include change management, TUPE, redundancy, and building people practices that are fair, practical, and business-focused.

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Sharon Andrew

Head of L&D – Employee Relations & Leadership

Sharon Andrew

I am a qualified Solicitor with 15+ years in employment law and 12+ years in leadership development. I make complex legislation accessible - and have a particular passion for supporting neurodiversity, mental health, and menopause in the workplace.

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Lorna Gemmell

Learning & Development Consultant

Lorna Gemmell

I am a Chartered MCIPD professional and ILM Course Leader with 20+ years in HR and L&D. I specialise in management and leadership development, coaching, and outplacement - helping managers build real confidence and capability.

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Terry Hayward

Learning & Development Consultant

Terry Hayward

With more than 20 years' experience in Learning & Development, I've designed and delivered programmes that help organisations build stronger leaders, develop their people and navigate change. I'm passionate about making complex HR and legal topics accessible, practical and memorable, so learners leave with the confidence to apply what they've learned.

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Paula Dubbeldam

Learning & Development Consultant

Paula Dubbeldam

I am an HR professional with over 10 years' experience advising organisations across the public and private sectors on all aspects of employee relations and employment law. I'm known for my personable, practical approach, helping managers build confidence, address issues early and create more proactive, resilient workplace cultures.

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Tom Carradice French

Learning & Development Consultant

Tom Carradice French

I'm a qualified solicitor and Senior Learning & Development Consultant with over 10 years' experience spanning private practice, in-house counsel and government. Having worked on the drafting of the Equality Act 2010, I specialise in employment law compliance, equality, diversity and inclusion, and harassment prevention, helping organisations turn complex legal requirements into practical workplace behaviours.

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Sarah Walker

Learning & Development Consultant

Sarah Walker

I'm a qualified solicitor, accredited mediator and CIPD Level 7 professional with over 20 years' experience in employment law and employee relations. I specialise in workplace mediation, neurodiversity and inclusive workplace practices, helping organisations strengthen culture, resolve conflict constructively and enable people to perform at their best.

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Tracey Turner

Learning & Development Consultant

Tracey Turner

"Leadership coach and facilitator who has worked with 3,000+ leaders across 20+ countries. Specialises in helping directors step into strategic leadership, with a particular focus on supporting women into senior roles."

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Daryl Seager

Learning & Development Consultant

Daryl Seager

Built around your organisation

Whether you need a one off training session, a structured management development programme or a tailored learning pathway, our team will shape the content around your people, your risks and your organisational goals.

For managers

For managers

Build confidence in conversations, decisions and day to day people management.

For leaders

For leaders

Strengthen strategic leadership, culture, communication and organisational change.

For compliance and culture

For compliance and culture

Support safer, fairer and more inclusive workplaces through practical training.

Want to build a stronger learning programme?

Speak to our L&D team about your goals, challenges and the type of support your managers and leaders need.

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