Your trusted friends.
Working with us is like being supported by a trusted friend. You know, the ones who are there whenever you need it. Willing to go that extra mile to help you, but who also tells you the truth when others wouldn’t dare.
In the words of Brene Brown, clear is kind and the only way you can improve is by being open about what needs to be done and then intentionally working on it. The good news is that we have walked in your shoes, we’ve done this all before and we are here, as a partner to help you to succeed.
Our People Partners.
To make sure we can support the entire people experience, you will have your own dedicated people partner, who’ll be backed-up by our talented team. All of whom bring a wealth of knowledge and collective experience within leadership, learning & development, employee experience, culture and HR, across a range of organisations.
In addition, we have an extended network of associates. So even if you need something we don't specialise in, we can find someone that does.
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Kelly Wakeman
FOUNDER
“I believe there is a better way of running a business, than the corporate, slow, bureaucratic machines that have become too familiar. “
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Jo Mills
PEOPLE & CULTURE DIRECTOR
“Your people are the difference, it is them who set you apart from your competitors and they are your most prized asset...are you creating the environment where they can do their best work?”
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Anna Philcox
BUSINESS & MARKETING COORDINATOR
‘I am here to ensure the events and training that Start Inspiring provide go off with out a problem’
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Nick Corbo
LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT & COACH
‘I help people understand how and why they react to their environment, allowing for deep reflection and long-lasting change’
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Darren Stevens
LEGAL DIRECTOR
‘I help you separate the emotional (but natural) reactions from the facts to resolve employee disputes’
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Claire McIntosh
HR SYSTEMS GURU / HR CONSULTANT
‘I love helping HR teams improve employee experience through efficient processes and systems’
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Jon Sparks
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
‘I have a huge passion for enabling people to lead themselves, others and their business’
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Michelle Kent
HR CONSULTANT
‘I love cultivating close relationships to deliver practical, operational and strategic HR projects’
Our values.
Inspire
Inspire someone everyday
We create new ways of thinking and experiences which inspires people to be better.
Challenge
Say what needs to be said
We challenge each other (including our clients) with good intent to create a relationship of trust and to enhance performance.
Grow
Constantly developing
In every interaction, there is something to learn. We’re passionate about growth and actively seek out these opportunities with courage.
