Meet the leaders
The people powering our approach of Connected Learning to grow better leaders.
Meet the passionate individuals behind the READ TO LEAD® approach to connected learning. Led by founder and qualified coach Sarah Clayton-Jones and supported by a team and ambassadors, each one embodies the core values of Connection, Growth and Inclusivity, united by a common mission – to connect and grow people into better leaders with the READ TO LEAD® method of bitesize and action-based learning.
An accredited coach, NLP & Neuroscience Practitioner, and DiSC trainer, Sarah has worked with Global SME’s and Corporates to create high performing teams and brands.
Growth-minded and adventure-seeking, Sarah loves reading, camping, and skiing, just not at the same time!
Favourite Book Summary
"Atomic Habits by James Clear. Small things really do make a big difference. Forget information-overload, unrealistic intentions, pressured expectations. Atomic habits shows you how to make incremental gains, which overtime add up to quantum shifts.
READ TO LEAD® is the Atomic Habits of the Learning & Development world. We aim to inspire learning and growth, though bitesize learning and micro actions that deliver a big impact on lives and businesses."
Favourite Book Summary
"Brand Story by Donald Miller - I love frameworks and this is one of the best in marketing, simple, easy to follow and clients love to see their story mapped out in front of them."
Olivia started her career in the FMCG sector working for global brands leading teams through significant periods of change and growth whilst developing new sectors and opportunities to diversify the business.
Outside of work Olivia loves travelling, always with a side of adventure. Give her a ski holiday over the beach any day. She loves supporting her three sports mad children. Weekends are often on the side of a rugby or hockey pitch. – fuelling her interest for what sport and business can learn from each other.
Favourite Book Summary
"Dare to Lead by Brené Brown. Showing vulnerability allows people to ‘take off their armour and have conversations with real meaning and impact."
In addition Lee also runs a wedding photography business with his wife where he gets to photograph some incredible places in the UK and abroad. Outside of work, he enjoys skiing, hiking, and gathering around a campfire with a whisky.
Favourite Book Summary
"Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller - I use elements of this book in most of the websites I create, it's really simple and super effective!"
Ambassadors
Angela is the consummate professional, completely dedicated to her team and clients. As well as strategy, tax planning, and business development, Angela’s other passions include country music and the odd cocktail (sometimes at the same time!).
Favourite Book Summary
"Drive by Daniel Pink. Understanding what motivates yourself and others is powerful, in life and business. The author Q&A with Daniel Pink was a key highlight in READ TO LEAD® Community."
In three years as client service director, he helped Propeller PR double in size to become a £2.4m agency, before founding PPR, a pay-as-you-go PR agency for marketing firms and tech scaleups. He’s now a freelance business development and communications consultant.
Favourite Book Summary
"E-Myth Revisited. The first book you should read if you are considering making the transition from independent consultant (selling your time) to a business owner (building a company). I have since revisited this book a number of times. It’s inspirational and practical for any small business owner."
Open HR prides itself on authentic connections, in addition to expertise, knowledge and experience of the sector. Laura is passionate about supporting inspiring causes, whatever your situation the aim is always to bring positive energy and credible HR solutions to an organisations goals.
Favourite Book Summary
"Charismatic Leadership by Kevin Murray. So much resonated. In particular the importance of warmth to create connection to become a more effective leader."
Favourite Book Summary
"Noise. The idea of applying discipline to your decision making was a concept that really made me consider how I make decisions and invited me to see more diverse thoughts as a benefit not an annoyance!"
With a perfect blend of academic knowledge and hands-on experience, she brings a well-rounded perspective to her training sessions. Kam's friendly demeanor and relatable approach make her a trusted guide for small business owners. She combines her educational background with real-world strategies, empowering entrepreneurs to navigate the world of marketing effectively and achieve tangible results.
Favourite Book Summary
"Less Doing More Living by Ari Meisel- It was a reminder as to why I run my own business and to create a life where I can work the hours that I want to rather than have to."
Akeno is an agency focused on business transformation. In addition, Akeno Adventure, is a business focused on career coaching and mentoring.
Kerry’s passion is to drive a client’s success through the connection of people, functions and project dependencies. From a personal perspective, her passions are reading and travelling – better still, reading whilst travelling!
Favourite Book Summary
"Surrounded by Idiots = Firstly, what a brilliant title for a book! Although I was already familiar with the concepts being discussed, it was a really engaging and interesting view of how to use personality types in a real business environment."
Favourite Book Summary
"I love Noise because I think it brought forth the idea of thinking about our thinking in an approachable and clear way. As a psychologist I believe the ability to step outside our own minds with curiosity is the key to living a fulfilled life."
Becoming a member of READ TO LEAD® is for her professional and personal growth. Hobbies include gardening and eating chocolate!
Favourite Book Summary
"Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller. This gave me the kick start that I need to focus upon my personal brand and how best to market my business and appeal to my ideal clients."
MEET OUR MEMBERS
Living the READ TO LEAD® Experience
Bitesize
Nuggets of wisdom from best-selling authors, and nudges for action from a qualified coach. Bitesize is not another newsletter, it’s a personal and business growth accelerator.
Join business professionals like you, to get smarter, faster. You will also be sent invites to READ TO LEAD® events.