Meet Our Extraordinary Team
Picture this: a collective of industry virtuosos in learning, leadership, coaching, and wellbeing. But that’s just the beginning. What truly sets us apart is the bond we share – we’re not just colleagues; we’re a family united by a common purpose.
Why settle for the ordinary when you can have the extraordinary? Our facilitators are not just experts; they are trendsetters, disruptors, and innovators. As friends and collaborators, we’ve cultivated an environment where creativity and quirkiness thrive.
At Passe-Partout, we are not just about business; we’re about forging connections, sparking inspiration, and driving transformative change. Join our community of like-minded individuals who are redefining the landscape of empathetic leadership and cultural disruption.
Discover the faces, stories, and passion that fuel Passe-Partout. This isn’t just a team; it’s a movement. Your journey to excellence starts here.
Alex Taskin
Managing director Alex leads from the front. Since starting Passe-Partout she has supported around 500 clients, providing some 20,000 hours of learning and coaching. She reckons she is getting the hang of it now!
Darren O’Conor
Our director Darren’s specialisms include, action learning, coaching programmes and cohesion & confidence training. Darren has worked within many organisations including the NHS & Cancer Research UK.
Sam Oliver
As commercial manager, Sam is responsible for all commercial and HR aspects of Passe-Partout with particular emphasis on finance, assisting tender and design of training materials.
Anne Bristow
In her role as project coordinator, Anne is the driving force behind the seamless operation of our office. Anne meticulously plans and executes Passe-Partout’s famous events, showcasing her excellence. She’s a key architect of our dynamic work environment.
Annette Stephens
Annette, a trailblazing coach, stands out as a dynamic, approachable, and remarkably versatile CMI centre manager. She has the ability to seamlessly connect with and inspire both staff and management groups, setting the bar high for excellence in every endeavour.
Chris Moore
Lucy Taskin
Lucy is our online learning specialist, producing dynamic training with the latest technologies. She is a creative and disruptive developer and has had excellent feedback on her programmes.
Tammy Watling
Meet Tammy, our exceptional project manager. With a wealth of experience, Tammy ensures precision and excellence in all our projects by bringing a high level of expertise to the table. Her track record includes managing executive-level projects for renowned enterprises, making her an invaluable asset to our team.
George Hughes
George is a key contributor to our impactful industry presence. He skilfully manages the production and performance of our content and analytics, and is the orchestrator of our popular “Leadership Support Circle” series and informative Whitepapers.
Alli Gibbons
A specialist in strategic leadership and organisational development, Alli has helped many leaders develop their skills and confidence in managing and motivating people to achieve their full potential.
Adam Kirkaldy
Eager, dynamic and creative, Adam analyses data and develops bespoke solutions to meet identified needs. Adam is a passionate presenter with professional theatre experience, he loves to entertain while challenging the status quo.
Ant Graham
Anthony has developed and implemented teamwork and leadership programs for a wide range of public and private organisations across the globe.
Amanda Clark
A psychologist for over 20 years in challenging and demanding environments. Amanda brings a wealth of knowledge in working with teams and individuals to improve performance and well-being. She is creative, encouraging and motivational whilst also being empathetic in her approach
Ayo Adegbiji
Ayo is genuinely intrigued by human and organisational behaviour and on a lifelong quest to understand and apply latest research and thought-leadership to create value for individuals and organisations.
Cate Russell
A certified coach and mentor in the field of emotional intelligence & positive psychology. Cate works with individuals to develop their emotional intelligence, supporting them to grow both professionally and personally.
Chris Winek
An Organisational Psychologist, specialising in Development, Talent Management, and Business Psychology.
An expert in selection and assessment, behavioural capability training, employee engagement, and executive coaching.
David Young
An experienced strategic development professional who has worked in both the private & public sector. David is a coach and facilitator who has worked to help manage cultural change and enhance organisational performance.
Gareth Russell
Gareth has a broad range of experience in people development including learning design & delivery, group coaching, and delivering capability improvements at organisational level.
Hilary Knight
Hilary has extensive management experience, working with local authorities including housing associations, local government and central government agencies.
Imelda Glackin
Imelda is a dynamic, versatile and focused leader and coach with experience in senior roles within the healthcare and charity sector. Imelda loves a challenge and uses her passion and drive to get things done
Graeme Green
Graeme is deeply committed to experiential and somatic learning approaches, recognising the significance of “how we are” on our performance. Graeme is a certified Adult Mental Health First Aid trainer, reflecting his dedication to supporting mental health awareness and well-being.
James Clegg
James is a prominent figure in the UK’s learning and development realm, widely acknowledged for his exceptional expertise. With a proven track record, James has consistently inspired learners through his engaging and impactful style.
Julia Felton
Julia specialises in creating experiential leadership programmes. She is a sought after international speaker and author of various books including The Alchemy of Change: Ancient Wisdom Re-invented To Unleash The Potential of Leaders.
Laura Toby
Laura is a highly experienced people and change consultant specialising in leadership development, coaching, organisational change, and service improvement. Laura is a certified ProSci Change Management practitioner and MBTI practitioner, holding a Master’s degree in HR Management and Chartered Membership with the CIPD.
Linda Hardy
As a leader in the business world, Linda skilfully balanced her strong drive for results with the ability to inspire and motivate individuals to reach high levels of effort and performance. She is passionate about helping others realise their full potential and takes pride in the success of those she has mentored and developed.
Julia Bend
Specialises in helping individuals navigate workplace changes and their impact on career choices and overall confidence. As an accredited executive coach, Julia is deeply passionate about supporting high-earning executives in overcoming obstacles and aligning their values with their professional goals.
Louise Hawkins
Louise is an award-winning coach with a passion for learning and a diploma in The Law of Attraction – looking at thoughts, energy and the power of the mind. Her skills include executive coaching and training. Louise is an NLP and applied neuroscience specialist .
Nana Reynier
Nana’s coaching approach is underpinned by the foundations of positive psychology and integral development; taking a whole person-centred approach to supporting clients to find meaning and fulfilment. She supports sustainable behavioural change by leveraging her clients’ innate motivations.
Nick Allsopp
Nick is a seasoned consultant with over 30 years of global experience in leadership and people development. Passionate about driving growth, Nick specialises in creating realistic plans for personal and business advancement. Nick is renowned for facilitating impactful development.
Nathalie Joel-Smith
A captivating and compassionate personal development coach who masterfully combines joy, playfulness, and profound wisdom in her coaching practice. Nathalie has earned esteemed qualifications as both a Somatic and an Integral Development Coach from the ICF.
Nick Hawley
Rocky Datoo
A hidden abilities advocate – challenging perceptions, exploring possibilities and recognising the power of language. As well as being a qualified Mental Health First Aid instructor, Rocky offers RAW (resilience and wellbeing) assessments, coaching, workshops, leadership development, and action learning sets.
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We are always looking for new talent and facilitators to join our extended team. If you have something to offer us get in touch via the form. We’ll do our best to get back to you as fast as possible.
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