Our team has a unique blend of experience that has allowed us to create programmes that really meet the needs of apprentices, graduates and early talent. We have worked with a wide range of organisations in both the public and private sector and also have experience working one to one with individuals, group working and speaking to large audiences including a Guinness World Record. So, we really understand what people go through as they face the challenges of early career but more importantly we know how to help them survive and thrive!
Ben Piercy-Hughes
Ben is a Career Coach, motivated by the goal of helping students and young professionals live fulfilling careers where they can flourish and be excited about their futures.
Ben’s unique combination of life experiences places him in an excellent position to put himself in other people’s shoes, connect with them and support them along their journeys. His strengths include Fairness, Hope and Gratitude whilst his values include Honesty, Trustworthiness, Positivity and Reliability.
Ben has a Bachelor’s degree in International Business Management and a Master’s degree in Advanced Management Practice. He has a Life Coaching certification from the University of Cambridge (ICE) and he is currently studying for his Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development.
Debbie Hollingsworth
Debbie has been coaching leaders and their teams since 2006. Her credibility lies in her unique approach to understanding the human mind and its influence on business outcomes.
She sees herself not just a coach but a transformative guide who delves deep into the psychology that drives your actions and results.
Mike Thompson
For the past 10 years Mike has developed multiple award winning Recruitment, Apprenticeship and Diversity programmes.
His work has earned him a place on the Governments Apprenticeship Delivery Board and his programmes 24 National Award wins from the likes of CIPD, BITC and Personnel today.
Mike created Gen Healthy minds to be on the front foot of developing great mental and physical wellbeing in people rather than just supporting people when they become unwell. Something he had seen first hand when working on large scale apprenticeship programmes.
With his huge passion for helping people he has brought together an exceptional team which makes up Gen Healthy Minds and has helped so many people thrive.
Alex La Via
Alex is a leading expert in Digital Wellbeing having conducted Academic research at Aberdeen University with a research focus on the impact that digital technology is having on wellbeing. She has used her expertise to create Livemoreoffline and series of programs to help people have a healthy relationship with digital technology
George Anderson
George is a wellbeing and performance speaker, coach and author, working with individuals to help them take more action towards improving their physical and mental wellbeing.
He has shared his messages with organisations such as Oxford University, Dell, EMC, Experian, British Land, Wickes, Travis Perkins and the NHS.
Over the last 20 years George has run successful personal training and boot camp businesses, and produced a number of online wellbeing programs and books for running, weight loss, confidence and wellbeing.
He has written for many of the major national fitness publications, is a regular contributor to the BBC, and runs a thriving online wellbeing community of over 5000 members
Dean Coulson
Dean is a high performance coach, speaker and author who helps successful business leaders, entrepreneurs and CEO’s optimise their health and performance so that they can relax, feel happy and more fulfilled without the stress, anxiety and overwhelm.
He is passionate about health and wellbeing and for 18 years has helped people understand what true health means and how to attain it. By empowering and inspiring others to be all that they are, Dean uses a holistic approach to optimise what he sees as the 4 elements of health - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing, allowing you to thrive.
Dean has written for local and national newspapers, has written for magazines and was a regular health columnist for martial arts illustrated magazine for 5 years. He has had numerous appearances on radio, has been a contributing author in two best selling books and is the author of THRIVE! A holistic approach to high performance living.
When he is not helping others attain optimal health Dean loves nothing better than getting out into nature hiking, wild camping, paddle boarding and kayaking.