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About Matthew

Matthew Roberts is a visionary CEO and award-winning entrepreneur with over a decade of experience. Specialising in digital and strategic marketing, he harnesses the power of technology to drive business success. He has positioned Actuate as a global leader in elite coaching and mentoring through the innovative use of diagnostic assessments, earning a prestigious nomination for Entrepreneur of the Year at The Parliamentary Business Awards.

Matthew is driven by a passion for coaching and an unwavering commitment to helping individuals and teams excel. His ethos is central to Actuate’s mission: delivering transformative coaching, training solutions, and career development to organisations and individuals worldwide.

Matthew’s dynamic leadership has propelled Actuate to prominence, earning the company numerous accolades, including four consecutive Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards, a 10th place ranking in the Financial Times Top 100, and recognition as the Fastest-Growing E-Commerce Business in the Northwest; Actuate has also been celebrated at the CXA Awards and featured in the Sunday Times Tech Track 100. For Matthew, positive feedback from partners, clients, and employees is the truest mark of success.

Matthew’s impact transcends the corporate world. He is embracing the challenge of running 12 marathons in 12 months to support the Motor Neurone Disease Association and Brain Tumour Charity, and he actively manages the Weaver Panthers women’s football team. Matthew’s commitment to empowerment and growth resounds in all aspects of his life.

About Linda

Linda fosters a safe, supportive, and collaborative coaching environment that empowers clients to engage in focused thinking, reflective learning, and even unlearning to achieve their personal and professional goals.

She allows space for clients to introspect and deepen their self-understanding while providing valuable insights from a coach’s standpoint. Through these transformative sessions, clients gain fresh perspectives, master vital self-management skills, and build the confidence to take control of their development, unlocking their true potential.

Drawing from a comprehensive toolkit that includes Integral Theory, the Enneagram (Personality Profiling), Relationship and Systems Thinking, Mind-Body Connection, Leadership Maturity Stages, Dare to Lead™ principles and various Personal Mastery models, Linda facilitates profound shifts in client thinking, behaviour, and actions.

With over nine years of experience and more than 2,500 coaching hours, Linda is an international coach who has supported clients across the globe, from Africa and the Middle East to Europe, India, and the U.S. Her diverse clientele ranges from young adults and mid-level managers to senior executives and those transitioning into retirement.

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About Gwyn

Gwyn is an accomplished Professional Coach, Coach Supervisor, Trainer, Assessor, IQA, and Chartered Management Consultant, combining rich experience from the public, private, charitable, voluntary, and education sectors.

Informed by over 30 years in the Police Service, where he attained the rank of Acting Assistant Chief Constable, Gwyn has held senior academic positions at the University of South Wales and the National Policing Improvement Agency. His distinguished career as an ethical leader allows him to design, develop, and deliver transformative leadership, coaching, and mentoring programmes that enhance organisational performance in the UK and beyond.

Known for his dynamic and innovative approach, Gwyn excels in guiding clients through complex, customer-focused improvement and learning processes. He is dedicated to advancing diversity in leadership development and empowering individuals to unlock their potential through customised personal and professional growth strategies.

Gwyn’s expertise spans Leadership, Coaching Supervision, Executive Coaching, Life Coaching, Workplace Strategy Coaching, Leadership Mentoring, Management Consultancy, Organisational Change, Strategic Management, Learning & Development, Assessment & IQA, Training of Trainers, and Course Design, Delivery & Evaluation.

About Maria

Nominated as the UK Business Hero 2020 by the British Chamber of Commerce and featured in The Sunday Telegraph and The Times, Maria is an innovative coach distinguished by her unwavering commitment to leadership development. She excels in aligning organisational values with brand identity and thrives in demanding environments. Her expertise manifests in her impactful work across the UK and Europe, advocating for women’s advancement in the workplace.

Recent highlights include:

• Designing and delivering a ‘Leadership Development’ workshop for the EFPIA’s (European Federation of Pharmaceuticals Industry Association) Director General and Senior Team in Brussels, representing the biopharmaceutical industry in Europe.
• Spearheading an online ‘Women Leadership Development’ program and Dialogue Workshops for GSK global pharmaceuticals.
• Facilitating a 2-day workshop for Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising in London.

With over a decade of experience in the corporate energy sector, Maria has implemented successful change and performance management strategies throughout Europe, enhancing operational efficiency and surmounting performance challenges. She excels in diverse settings, serving a broad international clientele. Her dynamic approach and rich expertise position her as a driving force in transformative leadership. Her reputation as a global thought leader underscores her client value.

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About Jeremy

Jeremy brings a wealth of expertise as a Board Executive, Board Advisor, Independent Director and Non-Executive Director across global PLCs and successful start-ups. Leveraging 25+ years of business leadership experience globally, he equips clients with cultural and commercial awareness, fostering authentic leadership, innovative thinking, and strategic decision-making skills.

Jeremy challenges clients to think differently, embrace their strengths, and cultivate a mindset that fuels success. He offers tailored techniques, tools, and perspectives that drive significant personal and organisational development. His services include individual and team leadership coaching, executive & career development, group facilitation, and bespoke coaching programmes.

Jeremy’s practical approach is backed by extensive firsthand experience and a strong network of professional connections. Since 2013, he has been a Board/NED and C-suite Career & Performance Coach, working with organisations from Fortune 500 companies to ambitious start-ups. Jeremy also coaches individuals, including CEOs, Board members, aspiring executives, and prominent personalities.

A self-described “positive maverick,” Jeremy is dedicated to revolutionising how leaders and organisations manage relationships with employees, suppliers, customers and communities. He champions accountability, governance and environmental responsibility.

About Geoff

Geoff is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in Assessment, Internal Quality Assurance (IQA), and Project Management. With a strong ability to adapt, improvise, and overcome challenges at all levels, Geoff excels in managing training programmes and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Geoff has successfully led complex projects, overseeing every phase from planning to execution and consistently delivering high-quality outcomes. He has contributed to the development of accredited training programmes, worked on significant consultancy initiatives, and improved safety measures across various sectors. Known for their leadership and collaboration skills, Geoff has consistently built strong partnerships and driven successful training outcomes.