Gina Gardiner & Friends

Meet Louisa Havers Louisa Havers is a globally recognized Wealth Energetics Expert & Trusted Guide dedicated to empowering CEOs, Leaders, & Coaches to break free from their income ceilings and achieve extraordinary financial results. Drawing on her mastery, as the Visionary Creator of The Helix Method®, expertise as a Master Akashic Record Channel, and years of guiding high-level entrepreneurs, Louisa bridges the worlds of energy mastery, business strategy, and spiritual alignment. With this unique approach, Louisa empowers six- and seven-figure CEOs, business owners, and coaches to unlock new levels of financial success, clarity, and personal growth. Her proven methods have transformed the lives of visionary leaders across industries, enabling them to surpass their goals and accelerate their success at an extraordinary pace. Website: https://louisahavers.com

Gina Gardiner & Friends with Nicola Maria Rose

Gina Gardiner & Friends - Authenticity & Who Would You Be If You Stopped

Mary Chan is a Podcast Strategist, Voice Coach, and Voice-Over Artist who believes in empowering underrepresented humans to build a community of belonging through podcasting. Born and raised in Vancouver, BC, Canada to immigrant parents, Mary was told to stay quiet. Today, Mary gives historically marginalized communities the self-confidence with their voice because she felt that she didn't have one growing up. After working in radio for 20 years, she struck out on her own and founded Organized Sound Productions, a podcast production and consulting company.

Dwain Chambers, a British track sprinter, is the sixth fastest man over 60 metres and one of the few sprinters to run a sub-10second 100meters. Currently, he is the fastest 45-year-old in the world. Inspired by a last place in a running race when he was a teenager, Dwain set a goal, trained, and ultimately became the fastest British Teenage sprinter. In his 30-year career, Dwain has competed and had significant success at the British European and World Championships as well as the Olympics. Dwain now coaches and inspires athletes and individuals, to promote sports, fitness and a mindset focused on achievement and success. Dwain's passion, drive and experience help him, as he inspires others, using sport, to teach life skills – discipline, overcoming setbacks, problem-solving and how to set and achieve goals.

Dwain Chambers, a British track sprinter, is the sixth fastest man over 60 metres and one of the few sprinters to run a sub-10second 100meters. Currently, he is the fastest 45-year-old in the world. Inspired by a last place in a running race when he was a teenager, Dwain set a goal, trained, and ultimately became the fastest British Teenage sprinter. In his 30-year career, Dwain has competed and had significant success at the British European and World Championships as well as the Olympics. Dwain now coaches and inspires athletes and individuals, to promote sports, fitness and a mindset focused on achievement and success. Dwain's passion, drive and experience help him, as he inspires others, using sport, to teach life skills – discipline, overcoming setbacks, problem-solving and how to set and achieve goals.

Gina Gardiner Story - There Are So Many Little Things Which Can Change

Meet Dr. Bob Houle The Happiness Life Coach, where lasting happiness isn’t just a dream — it’s achievable. Led by Dr. Bob Houle, our science-based coaching program helps you break free from what’s holding you back and rediscover a life filled with meaning, confidence, and real joy. A former counter-intelligence special agent in Saigon and recipient of the FBI Special Award, Dr. Bob isn’t your typical life coach. He’s a member of the American Psychological Association who studied directly with Dr. Carl Rogers, founder of Humanistic Psychology. This unique blend of real-world experience and proven psychological insight means you’ll get guidance that few others can offer, helping you navigate your journey with empathy, honesty, and results. For more information, visit Dr. Bob. Website: https://thehappinesslifecoach.com

Dr. Noah St John I grew up poor in a rich neighborhood. (Yes, cliché, but totally true.) You see, I was raised in a little town called Kennebunkport, Maine—one of the wealthiest communities in New England—but my family was dirt poor. My earliest childhood memories are of my parents arguing. About what? You’re right—money (and the fact that we didn’t have any). I hated that life of poverty, fear, and not-enoughness. That’s why, from a very young age, I began a lifelong quest to answer the question: “What’s the secret of success that highly successful people are keeping from the rest of us?” One day I was browsing in my church bookstore when an audiotape set fell off the shelf and landed at my feet (I swear I’m not making that up). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. I listened to it over and over again. I decided to become a speaker and author, so I could help people transform their lives around the world. But I didn’t know how to do that yet. Then in 1997, I had two epiphanies that changed my life… The first was “The Shower That Changed Everything” when I discovered my AFFORMATIONS® Method. You can learn more about AFFORMATIONS at Afformations.com My second epiphany was when I discovered the condition of SUCCESS ANOREXIA that causes self-sabotage and the “foot on the brake” syndrome. You can learn more about SUCCESS ANOREXIA at PowerHabitsBook.com Website: https://noahstjohn.com

Gina Gardiner & Friends - The Hidden Cost of Unhealed Patterns

Gina Gardiner & Friends with Dawna Campbell

Pulk & Peak Cold Fronteer Expedition at the beginning of February 2026 Michael Cullen - (Speedo Mick - walked well over 2000 miles in just his speedos and footwear. He raised awareness and over 1 million pounds) raising money for his foundation to support those with mental illness, the homeless and disadvantaged children Fatima Whitbread MBE - international World Record Holder and multiple Olympic medalist, a survivor of the care system and founder of Fatima's UK Campaign which focuses on bringing about positive change to the Care System in the UK raising money for Fatima's Uk Campaign David Liddle - Leader of the expedition, scout leader and mortgage broker.

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Chris Freer I’ve never had a straightforward path. I was born prematurely in 1959. Medical staff back then suggested my mum terminate the pregnancy because she had been very ill with the previous conceptions and in their opinion, only one of us would survive the birth. This wasn’t the case however, as we both survived. When I think of it now, that early fight set the tone for much of my life, defying the odds, getting back up, and pushing through challenges I thought I couldn’t handle. Growing up in East London, life was pretty typical for the time – my mum stayed home, my dad worked long hours. I didn’t see much of him, and when I did, it wasn’t easy. Our relationship became strained and, at times, violent. I was terrified of him, to be honest. School didn’t make things better. I struggled with reading, couldn’t spell to save my life, and constantly got labelled “thick.” Teachers said it, my dad repeated it, and eventually, I believed it. I was shoved into the bottom sets, called a troublemaker, and often bunked off school. No one seemed to care much, so I found other ways to feel useful- cleaning cars, ferreting for rabbits, and selling them to pubs! I discovered I could work, I could make money, and that gave me something school never did – confidence. I then got a job on Romford Market at first putting up the stalls and eventually working on various different stalls, life was good. When I left school I had no qualifications, but I did manage to get myself an apprenticeship as an electrical engineer and found I could learn in this environment. It was a practical work based apprenticeship with only one day of college a week, I qualified. When I was about 13 to 14 years of age I started to play Snooker and much of my free time was spent in the snooker club in Romford I loved the game and found I was good at it, rising in the ranks and played matches for money often being backed by adults I did play a best of 9 match for £1000 a lot of money back then, and won. By my 30s, I looked like a success story. I had built multiple businesses, made great money, but under the surface, I was exhausted, constantly stressed, and ignoring all the warning signs. I kept pushing, telling myself I’d rest later. Then, in 2002, I got hit with the reality – Multiple Sclerosis. It took years to diagnose. My marriage fell apart, I sold the businesses, and ended up in a wheelchair, told there was nothing more they could do. In 2007, I hit rock bottom. I tried to take my own life. I didn’t see a way forward. That was the lowest point in my life, but what I didn’t realize at the time was that it would become a turning point for me. In the months that followed, something shifted. The way I thought, the way I saw life, everything began to change. My actions, and the consequences of them, had a profound impact on me, and set me on a completely different path. Website: https://chrisfreer.co.uk

Gina Gardiner & Friends with Johann Hoschtialek

Kevin D. St.Clergy Author and Podcast Host of Beyond Blind Blaming Creator of Beyond Blind Blaming™ Coaching & Certification Our mission: Help 100,000,000 people find the root cause of a problem they can't see. Because when you stop blind blaming, everything shifts. Not just in your life or business, but in everyone you touch. Real transformation creates ripples. And ripples become waves. Waves change society. Kevin has helped thousands of entrepreneurs, coaches, and leaders break the patterns keeping them stuck. His Beyond Blind Blaming™ framework gives you the clarity and process to see what you've been missing, create breakthroughs on demand, and build the business you actually want. Through his book, podcast, coaching programs, and the Blind Blaming Specialist™ certification, Kevin is building a global movement of professionals trained to help others see their blind spots. Website: https://www.blindblaming.com

Gina Gardiner & Friends - Gina's Story Part 15

My all time comic hero is Stan Laurel. He was the 1st comedian, comic actor and 'vaudevillian' that really made me laugh. I was 7 years old and living in Uganda at the time and I've been grateful to Stan Laurel for his positive influence ever since. As my inspiration, compass and as a general 'style guide' to everything I do, Stan Laurel reminds me to keep it funny and engaging - to keep it clear and accessible - and above all else - to keep it kind, underpinned by generosity, humility and warmth. BACKGROUND I trained initially as a Drama Teacher at the Central School of Speech & Drama in London, before going on to do the 2 Year Postgraduate Acting course at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, from where I was awarded the Peter Akerman Prize for Comedy. Since 1988 I have pursued a portfolio career combining all of the transferable skills of being an actor, teacher, trainer, comedy improvisation performer & coach and applied them to my proposition, as to who I am and what I do. I draw on all of my performance disciplines to inform what has been described as my "unique and powerful approach" to communication skills training and coaching. ACTOR & VOICEOVER Since 1988 I have worked extensively in theatre, radio, television, short films & voiceovers. I have a particular passion for Comedy Improvisation. I am Artistic Director of the highly acclaimed Comedy Improvisation & Corporate Entertainment company, Instant Wit. Website: https://www.chrisgrimes.uk

KERRY’S STORY From battling eczema to building StackedSkincare. Since childhood, I battled severe eczema, a relentless struggle that began when I was just five years old. By eight, it had spread to my eyes and lips, leaving me feeling isolated and insecure. While many children grow out of eczema, mine only worsened. I endured monthly steroid shots, sleepless nights with ice packs, and even medication to stop the scratching. In 2008, my skin struggles reached a breaking point. I woke with excruciating elbow pain that turned out to be a severe MRSA infection. I spent five days in the hospital, three months unable to use my left arm, and later two months unable to walk because the infection had spread to my leg. These experiences forced me to confront my health head-on. Determined to find solutions, I began experimenting in my own kitchen — searching for answers I couldn’t find anywhere else. At 40, I left my career in tech at Microsoft and Google’s DoubleClick to pursue a license in esthetics. During my training, I invested in advanced technologies, experimented with active ingredients, and developed a unique philosophy: layering treatments, tools, and serums to transform skin health over time. What started as my personal fight to heal my skin became the foundation for StackedSkincare. I built this company from the ground up, self-funded and driven by passion, creativity, and problem-solving. My mission is simple: to empower others to achieve their best skin through professional-grade products and at-home rituals that actually work. Website: https://stackedskincare.com

Gina Gardiner & Friends - There Are So Many Little Things Which Can Change Life For The Better

Gina Gardiner & Friends and Jade Anderson

Frans Campher Co-Founder & CEO "My commitment is that we will do everything we can to build a trusting relationship with you based on mutual respect, where we deliver real value and results to you and your organization. We will meet you where you are, first seek to understand and create a deep partnership in service of your objectives. Our purpose is to equip your leaders with a way of being, mind-set and capacities that foster an engaging, agile, creative, and collaborative environment, producing extraordinary and sustainable results for themselves and your stakeholders." Website: https://www.ildynamics.com

Gina Gardiner & Friends with Annikka Hall

Unshaken - The Quiet Power Of Integrity

Masami was born in Japan but her desire to expand her horizons took her on a global journey. She became deeply concerned about the inequalities and other challenges that existed in the world. Since then, she has endeavoured to create real WIN-WIN connections across all cultures, people and organisations to realise a different world. She has been a serial entrepreneur since 2001, starting and running several commercial enterprises all aiming to transform the way businesses are operated today. And by taking a completely new look at the power of giving, she founded B1G1 (Buy1GIVE1) in 2007. Masami’s approach to life is very different. She brings a new, almost upside-down strategy to everything she does. And she also radiates it through her writing and speaking. She has authored four books including, ‘JOY - The gift of acceptance, trust and love’, ‘GIVING BUSINESS – Creating the maximum impact in the meaning-driven world’ and ‘Better Business, Better Life, Better World’. Masami’s career has followed her diverse talent and skills having been a teacher, translator, natural food chef (and a farmer!), author and award-winning entrepreneur as well as a mother of two teenage children. She is a two-time TEDx speaker and frequently invited to international events, podcasts and interviews. Masami’s Most Popular Topics: •New ways to understand the importance (and the power) of business philanthropy •How small businesses can create truly sustainable impacts in the world •Simple things that businesses can do to really transform their culture Website: https://b1g1.com

Gina Gardiner & Friends with Brent Leshon

Cam Clarke – Voice Over Artist & Vocalist Cam Clarke began his career in short pants and knee socks in 1965 as a member of T.V.’s “The King Family Show”. His mother is Alyce King of The King Sisters. His father is actor Robert Clarke, who starred in many of the science fiction films of the 1950s and ’60s. Since the early eighties, Cam has been working in voice-overs, particularly in animation, Voicing such characters as Leonardo in the original “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”. Cam has voiced many other characters as well including Der Fledermaus in “The Tick”, Mac on “Clifford the Big Red Dog”, He-Man in “He-Man: Masters of the Universe”, and Freddy the Ferret in “Back at the Barnyard”. He has also been the voice of Snoopy, Simba, and can currently be heard as Heath, Hoodude, and Professor Rotter in “Monster High”. Anime fans will know him from the 80’s cult favorites, as Keneda in “Akira”, and as Max Sterling in “Robotech”. He has supplied voices for numerous video games, most notably Kratos in “Tales of Symphonia”, Blood Elf in “World Of Warcraft”, and the voice of Liquid Snake for the popular “Metal Gear Solid” series wherein the sequel his character came back as an arm. Proving the old adage, “There are no small parts, just small, …um, …body parts.” Website: https://camclarke.com

Gina Gardiner & Friends - Gina Gardiner Story Pt 13

Dr Sangeeta Sahi The Science & Spirituality of Healing During my medical training, I encountered remarkable healing cases that defied scientific explanation. This inspired me to explore alternative and complementary medicine, leading me to study with esteemed spiritual masters across the Himalayas, America, and Europe. My journey introduced me to Ayurveda, Kundalini Yoga, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), alongside quantum and biophysical modalities that facilitate personality transformation. My scientific pursuit of these modalities took me to California and England, where I worked with leading experts in biophysics, quantum, and hadronic physics. Research that delved into the quantum electromagnetic expressions of human DNA, their impact on daily life, and the effects of brain waves on memory, learning, and intuitive healing abilities. These insights laid the foundation for dynamic reinvention principles and my Mentorship Program for Genuine Leaders, helping thousands worldwide co-create lives of purpose, health, and fulfillment. Website: https://drsangeetasahi.com

My Inspiration My life’s work has been to understand and harness the healing and power of connection; connection to self, other and all that is. People have described me as an alchemist, combining the transformational elements of touch and connection in all of my therapeutic and teaching work. I regularly provide myself with challenges, adventures and trips away, often in my camper van. This enables me to enrich my own life, replenish my soul and maintain a hearty sense of humour when my expectations are contrary to reality. My intention The aim and intention for everything I do is to help, support and enable others to reconnect and in doing so enhance their quality of life. I achieve this through my work as a co-active coach, teacher, therapistand practitioner. These aspects of my work interweave and are nourished by my extensive experience in teaching, running a private practice, and working with different organisations. My background in nursing, counselling and coaching helps me to provide individualised, holistic treatments and a range of courses that can be adapted for different levels of interest and ability. My path This fascination with health and healing began over 40 years ago during my training in general and psychiatric nursing and counselling. I learnt to appreciate the importance of mind, body, spirit awareness in health which led to my interest in complementary therapy training. My integration Thirty years on in the field of complementary health, I have amassed a wealth of learning and experience which I integrate into my practice and teaching. Alongside my JFB MFR, holistic massage and bodywork, reflexology and a variety of advanced massage qualifications, I’m also a CTI co-active coaching and leadership graduate, a reiki master and a massage in schools instructor with special needs experience. As MD of On the Spot, I organise treatments at exhibitions, events, festivals and work places throughout the U.K and host the On the Spot Training School in Essex. Your learning I am a registered tutor with the Massage Training Institute in London (massage, anatomy, physiology & pathology) and have gained extensive experience teaching complementary therapies and personal development workshops and courses privately and for a variety of organisations. I enjoy teaching with inspirational colleagues across the U.K often combining our collective learning and expertise within one course. I offer training in myofascial release, seated massage and a host of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) days. I enjoy teaching introductory workshops and reiki courses and supporting people to develop new skills and approaches. I joined the teaching faculty at Bodyology school of massage in the summer of 2013 and have loved my time as course leader there. Website: https://sallymorris.co.uk

Ted Ryce is a keynote speaker, fitness expert, and health coach who specializes in working with clients who have injuries and health conditions. Ted has overcome a tremendous amount in his quest to live a legendary life. Health and fitness saved his life—and after that, he desired to teach others how health and fitness form the foundation for success. As a leading health & fitness coach for nearly two decades in the Miami Beach area, he has worked with celebrities like Sir Richard Branson, Ricky Martin, Robert Downey Jr., and numerous CEOs of multimillion-dollar companies Always fascinated by the power of martial arts for mental toughness, he trained and competed in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, ultimately receiving his brown belt. He felt mentally, emotionally, and spiritually stronger—and his body was leaner and more muscular. But the training was too hard on his body. After sustaining multiple injuries from Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitions and several car accidents, Ted stopped training and realized that he needed to find a solution to stop the pain and heal his injuries. He discovered something important: there's a gap between healthcare and mainstream fitness programs. Conventional medicine falls short when addressing chronic issues like back pain or herniated discs and conditions like hypertension or pre-diabetes. Plus, most general fitness and nutrition advice isn’t appropriate or effective in helping with these situations. So, Ted spent literally thousands of hours delving deep into the latest cutting-edge research on injury rehabilitation and strength & conditioning techniques for people with injuries. PLUS, he took a deep dive into the science and principles of Functional Medicine, which is the future of medicine–available now. He decided to put all that he discovered to the test. First, he completely restructured his diet into a customized anti-inflammatory approach focused on injury recovery. With that diet, he helped his clients achieve lasting weight loss, reverse chronic conditions, and improve their overall health. Then he changed the way he was training by focusing on cutting-edge injury rehabilitation science and strength & conditioning. The results were fast and amazing. He became leaner, healthier, and—more importantly—pain-free. His clients also experienced the same dramatic body transformation without pain or exhaustion. Now, Ted’s mission is to help entrepreneurs, executives, and other high-performers reclaim their health by using results-based exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle principles so they can create the lean, energetic body they deserve in record time. So, if you’ve been struggling to burn fat, build muscle, and become physically fit for years (or even decades) with absolutely no results … Remember, it’s not your fault! Website: https://www.legendarylifeprogram.com

Gina Gardiner & Friends - Gina Gardiner Story 12 - Kindness Matters: How Compassion Changes Everything

Tim Taylor Co-Chief Executive Officer Tim Taylor serves as the Co-Chief Executive Officer for The Great Discovery. Tim has a track record of over thirty (30) years in the natural health and direct sales industries. A Platform for Everyone: The Origins of The Great Discovery The Great Discovery started as a way to bring the power of the world renowned Six Sigma business system out of the corporate world and make it accessible to everyone. However, it quickly evolved into something far bigger. Inspired by the difference education can make in people's lives, we built a platform where knowledge-seekers from every corner of the world could connect. Using cutting-edge translation technology, we've been able to break down language barriers and make our courses accessible to a global audience. We're committed to providing transformative learning experiences and new income opportunities to help build a brighter future for all. Join us on this journey! Explore our courses, connect with our community, and discover the power of lifelong learning. Website: https://thegreatdiscovery.com

Noah St John BIO & Links https://noahstjohn.com I grew up poor in a rich neighborhood. (Yes, cliché, but totally true.) You see, I was raised in a little town called Kennebunkport, Maine—one of the wealthiest communities in New England—but my family was dirt poor. My earliest childhood memories are of my parents arguing. About what? You’re right—money (and the fact that we didn’t have any). I hated that life of poverty, fear, and not-enoughness. That’s why, from a very young age, I began a lifelong quest to answer the question: “What’s the secret of success that highly successful people are keeping from the rest of us?” One day I was browsing in my church bookstore when an audiotape set fell off the shelf and landed at my feet (I swear I’m not making that up). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. I listened to it over and over again. I decided to become a speaker and author, so I could help people transform their lives around the world. But I didn’t know how to do that yet. Then in 1997, I had two epiphanies that changed my life… The first was “The Shower That Changed Everything” when I discovered my AFFORMATIONS® Method. You can learn more about AFFORMATIONS at Afformations.com My second epiphany was when I discovered the condition of SUCCESS ANOREXIA that causes self-sabotage and the “foot on the brake” syndrome. You can learn more about SUCCESS ANOREXIA at PowerHabitsBook.com

Chris is a Chartered Financial Planner and one of the directors of Cervello Financial Planning. He is responsible for the strategic direction of the business as well as continuing to look after his portfolio… Chris is also a fellow of the Personal Financial Society. Fellowship is the highest, and most prestigious level of professional achievement possible to achieve within the PFS. Chris feels he’s learned a lot as a financial planner in his 20 years of working with clients however he also believes in a consistent focus on improvement (something he tries to teach his daughters Sophie and Charlotte) However Chris also believes the true test of good financial planning is what clients say about the experience… That’s why he’s really pleased when his clients tell him they “sleep better at night knowing that Chris and his team manage our wealth and support our financial goals.” Chris has been fortunate enough to win a number of awards including ‘Pension Adviser of the year’,’ Group pension adviser of the year’ and be highly commended for many more. Chris is a published author, releasing “Three circles a practical guide to automatic enrollment’ in 2015 and is also regularly featured in both the financial and mainstream press. Website: https://chrisdaems.com

Gina Gardiner & Friends - Self Sabotage Are You Your Own Worst Enemy?

Gina Gardiner & Friends with Neil Pepper

Devin Sizemore is a connector, consultant, and best-selling author helping professionals and entrepreneurs turn relationships into real results. As the author of *Connection Expansion* and host of the ACES Connection Group, he teaches how to build purposeful, authentic networks that drive opportunity and growth. Through consulting, community building, and speaking, Devin creates environments where collaboration leads to measurable success. He also champions trusted brands that align with his mission of elevating others. Whether through strategic partnerships, Connection Blitz events, or personalized growth systems, Devin helps people and businesses expand their reach and impact—one genuine connection at a time. Website: https://devinsizemore.com

Doctor Victor Acquista is an author, speaker, primary care provider, medical executive, father, husband, educator, traveler, imagineer, conscious evolutionary, wanderer, wonderer, and ponderer. Different hats, same head. Primarily, I am your guide on a journey of discovery. Through writing, speaking, workshops, and the internet, my goal is to stimulate your mind in entertaining and educational ways, to get you thinking and ultimately to travel together with you on a voyage of self-discovery. I write because that’s what is inside me, trying to escape the confines of my mind and heart to be shared with you. My voice, spoken with passion and conviction, is expressed both in fiction and non-fiction. I believe in extended human capacities and the fullness of our potential. All my writing flows from a heart-space celebrating our shared humanity with the intent of raising awareness, elevating consciousness, and enabling us to reach our full potential individually and collectively. Prepare for new insights… I have several published books, both fiction and nonfiction, and several published short stories. My two-book adventure-thriller series, The Saga of Venom and Flame, has received two International Book Awards for Best New Age Fiction, and the second book was a 2023 Silver Falchion Award Finalist for Best Action-Adventure. I am a member of the Authors Guild, the Mystery Writers of America, the International Thriller Writers, and the Florida Writers Association. I'm also a featured columnist for BizCatalyst 360. Website: https://victoracquista.com

Gina Gardiner & Friends - Gina Gardiner Story Part 9

My all time comic hero is Stan Laurel. He was the 1st comedian, comic actor and 'vaudevillian' that really made me laugh. I was 7 years old and living in Uganda at the time and I've been grateful to Stan Laurel for his positive influence ever since. As my inspiration, compass and as a general 'style guide' to everything I do, Stan Laurel reminds me to keep it funny and engaging - to keep it clear and accessible - and above all else - to keep it kind, underpinned by generosity, humility and warmth. BACKGROUND I trained initially as a Drama Teacher at the Central School of Speech & Drama in London, before going on to do the 2 Year Postgraduate Acting course at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, from where I was awarded the Peter Akerman Prize for Comedy. Since 1988 I have pursued a portfolio career combining all of the transferable skills of being an actor, teacher, trainer, comedy improvisation performer & coach and applied them to my proposition, as to who I am and what I do. I draw on all of my performance disciplines to inform what has been described as my "unique and powerful approach" to communication skills training and coaching. ACTOR & VOICEOVER Since 1988 I have worked extensively in theatre, radio, television, short films & voiceovers. I have a particular passion for Comedy Improvisation. I am Artistic Director of the highly acclaimed Comedy Improvisation & Corporate Entertainment company, Instant Wit. Website: https://www.chrisgrimes.uk

JOHN KENNY - Wake Up And Listen

When Kathy walked out of her career in a Fortune 500 company in 2001, she didn’t even know what a Virtual Assistant was – and neither did the rest of the world. Now, she’s a global leader in the industry. She’s the queen of Expert VAs® and Virtual Experts® and built her empire from the ground to nearly $1M. She reigns with sass, grace, heart, and a whole lot of damn good business acumen that she wants to bestow upon her mentees, so they can fast track their success and don’t have to hurdle through mistakes and failures like she did. Her big why: by empowering women to have more wealth and growth, we spread more love around the world. HOW THE STORY BEGAN: “She laughed and smiled too much.” The corporate world didn’t know what to do with Kathy’s energy. She “laughed and smiled, too much,” they said and they certainly didn’t value her range of capabilities. She had a lot more to offer than generating mass amounts of Excel reports. So, when she walked out of her J.O.B., turning her back on the boss who criticized her and who told her she would never make her salary amount anywhere else, Kathy promised herself she would double it. And she did. Within her first three years, she earned six-figures, crushing the salary she had made. (She still likes to imagine that boss picking his jaw up off the floor.) By 2008, Kathy had not only experienced repeated success with her VA business, but she discovered she loved training other women to also attain their goals. A series of events led her down the path to creating the Expert VA® (now Virtual Expert®) Success System. Her first group of trainees totaled 8 and two of them are still active within the community (Coach, Joyce Wright and, Head Coach and Director of Sales, Mary Hanley). WHERE SHE IS NOW: On the cusp of $1M Nineteen years later and she’s on the cusp of earning a million dollars, has over one thousand members in her closed Expert VA group, 150 Alumni in her private group, thirteen coaches leading the troops, and new students enrolling in the program every day (with fourteen at Diamond’s level and six at the top-tier mastermind). In 2019 she was featured in Forbes. Kathy participates in several women’s masterminds. She rubs elbows with some of the best and most brilliant leaders, thinkers, and visionaries across the U.S. and within a variety of industries, working to matchmake them to their perfect Expert VA® and Virtual Experts®. Website: https://www.expertvatraining.com

David Abel — Founder of The Digital Lightbulb.​ I’m part strategist, part storyteller, and part soul-reader for ambitious brands. I don’t do guesswork — I use psychology, pattern recognition, and data to unlock growth you can feel and measure. Whether you need a pricing tweak, a brand pivot, or a full-scale business shift, I help you move with clarity from day one — not month six. This isn’t a “here’s a plan, good luck” service. It’s a partnership built on truth, momentum, and a quiet confidence that we’ll figure it out together. I help brands grow by giving them the feeling they’ve been searching for — clarity, momentum, and a partner who truly gives a damn. Clients say I bring calm energy, cut through the noise, and turn chaos into clarity. Website: https://thedigitallightbulb.com