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Meet our core team

We support organisations to create a better, healthier, happier society.

Amanda Hickey
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Amanda Hickey

 Director of LeaderLine and Lead Coach

Hi, I’m Amanda. I bring over 25 years of experience and I am passionate about helping people navigate the change they want to make by providing a safe and creative environment in which ideas can flow. I'm a health-conscious foodie who enjoys savouring nutritious meals.

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Charlotte Leyland
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Charlotte Leyland

Leadership Coach

Hi, I'm Charlotte. I bring over 20 years of experience in innovation, team, and performance coaching. With a wealth of life and work experience, I bring a creative and flexible approach to coaching, which is designed to fit your needs. I'm an avid outdoor explorer and photographer.

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Chitra Kartik

Marketing & Communications Lead​

Hi I'm Chitra. I bring over a decade of experience in visual communication, marketing and corporate communications. I oversee the marketing activities and aspire to deliver engaging content to our stakeholders. I'm a classically trained dancer, and I love to cook, paint & be involved in other creative art forms.

Jessica Bubb
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Jessica Bubb

Lead Project Coordinator​

Hi, I'm Jess. I have been the Project Lead in several companies in my career, from not-for-profits to big corporates to small enterprises. I have a wealth of experience including Excel, Canva, and other Microsoft systems. When I am not at work, I have a long very creative hobbies list including soap making, mindful art and reading.

Lucy Bellingham
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Lucy Bellingham

Mentoring Coordinator

Hi, I'm Lucy. I have a wealth of experience from arts teaching, such as team-building, organisational, and project management skills. In my spare time, I love going to the theatre, doing yoga, and baking with my daughter.

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Melissa Gardner
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Melissa Gardner

Finance & Operations Manager​

Hi, I'm Melissa. I oversee the financial health of the company and manage the day-to-day business operations. I love baking, practicing Yoga, going for walks and socialising with friends.

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Nick Fawcett

Founder & Director and Lead Coach

Hi, I’m Nick. I bring over 25 years of experience and my area of expertise is enabling organisations to design and deliver fantastic customer, end user, participant or patient experiences. I'm an aspiring ultra runner and squash lover.

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Philip Davis

Founder & Director and Lead Coach

Hi, I’m Phil. I bring over 30 years of experience in innovation, change, and leadership development. I specialise in working with and supporting CEOs, executives, and senior leaders to be the best leader they can be. I'm a Children's football coach and tennis ace.

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Simon Gardner
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Simon Gardner

Founder & Director and Lead Coach

Hi, I’m Simon. I bring over 25 years of experience. My aim is to help senior management teams become effective and engaged leaders and also oversee the development of client relationships. I'm an enthusiastic scuba diver, climber, and a dedicated muddy trail runner.

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