Meet the leaders

Sarah is a leadership coach and change practitioner with a passion to inspire leaders to learn and grow through the power of connection, and books.

With over 20 years’ experience leading and developing teams at global organisations including Volkswagen and Accenture, Sarah blends sharp commercial insight with a people-centred approach.

An accredited ICF performance coach and facilitator, NLP and Neuroscience Practitioner, DiSC profiler, and Prosci Change Practitioner. Sarah brings together the science of learning and change with the art of human connection to drive behaviour change and business results.

Growth-minded and adventure-seeking, Sarah loves travelling in her campervan, reading, 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."

Olivia is a Training Consultant, ICF Accredited Leadership Coach and Everything DiSC Practitioner. She is passionate about developing leaders and teams through “Essential Human Leadership Skills”, making an impact through people.

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."

Josie is a marketing strategist who specialises in performance optimisation and measuring real impact.

A self-confessed data geek, she’s passionate about understanding audiences - what drives them, what they need, and crafting the right message at the right moment to create maximum impact.

Outside of work, Josie loves being outdoors. You’ll often find her at the beach, exploring the New Forest, or tending to her garden whenever she gets some downtime.

Favourite Book Summary
Watertight Marketing by Bryony Thomas.
“I love its systematic approach to fine-tuning the marketing engine so every cog works as hard as possible. Sometimes it’s not about reaching more people, it’s about making the ones who are already there take notice and take action.”

Lee is a seasoned digital designer with more than 11 years of experience in the field. He has established himself as an expert in website development and branding, and is passionate about user experience and user analysis. Throughout his career, Lee has had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, including renowned companies like Mars, as well as numerous startup businesses. Regardless of the scale, Lee's primary goal has always been to provide his clients with a strong online presence and contribute to driving their businesses forward.

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!"

Kate is a skilled content strategist and copywriter with more than 20 years of experience in communications. Endlessly curious and a passionate storyteller, she believes that everyone has an interesting story to tell if you ask the right questions.

Since starting her own consultancy, she’s focused on helping business owners and marketing teams tell the stories behind their brands to build awareness and create lasting connections.

Outside of work, Kate shares her house with two energetic boys and a hyperactive dog, so weekends are usually spent at the side of a football pitch or striding across the Nottinghamshire countryside.

Favourite book summary
"Everybody Writes, by Ann Handley. A great all-rounder when it comes to copywriting and content, I believe everyone who reads Ann’s clear and practical guide will take away something useful, even if they’ve been writing for years."

Madeleine is a marketing consultant with over 20 years’ experience helping organisations tell their stories with clarity and impact. She specialises in digital communications, content creation and brand development and has worked across sectors including technology, education, travel and non-profit.

With a background in copywriting and digital strategy, Madeleine enjoys simplifying complex ideas into clear, engaging messages that resonate with audiences. She is passionate about helping businesses and entrepreneurs grow their brand from behind the scenes.

Outside of work, Madeleine loves exploring new places, whether travelling abroad or hiking closer to her home in the wilds of North Yorkshire. She always has her nose in a book and enjoys getting lost in stories as much as she does landscapes.

Favourite book summary
“This is Marketing by Seth Godin. Seth’s core message is that truly great marketing isn’t about shouting the loudest but solving real problems for the right audience through storytelling and genuine connection. It’s a bit of a classic now, but pretty groundbreaking at the time.”

Born and raised in Edinburgh, Lynsey has spent over 15 years supporting senior leaders and organisations to run smoothly behind the scenes. With a background as an Executive Assistant in global asset management, she brings expertise in operations, event management, and project coordination - always with an eye for detail and a knack for keeping busy teams moving in the right direction.

As Head of Operations at Read to Lead, Lynsey combines her love of structure with a people-first approach, making sure the day-to-day runs seamlessly while creating the space for others to focus on their best work. Known for her resilience and creative adaptability, she’s at her happiest when turning complexity into clarity and helping ideas come to life.

Outside of work, Lynsey is a devoted mum and self-confessed spice enthusiast who loves to cook. She stays active with pilates and swimming, and most weekends you’ll find her cheering from the sidelines at her son’s football matches (thermals and hot coffee essential!).

Favourite Book Summary
The Alchemy of Virtual Assistance by Suzy Sanders, which resonated deeply with my own journey - a reminder that with resilience, adaptability, and courage, it’s possible to create a fulfilling career on your own terms.