Ivan Hollingsworth

Ivan is a motivational speaker, coach and mentor who brings a unique perspective shaped by elite sport, business leadership and personal resilience. A former elite athlete and award-winning fundraiser, Ivan has experienced first-hand the impact that culture, trust and mindset have on an individual’s ability to achieve ambitious goals. He uses these experiences to inspire people and organisations to create environments where individuals and teams can truly thrive.

Through his work as a coach, mentor and workshop facilitator, he specialises in leadership, sales effectiveness, strategic thinking, resilience, mindset and high-performing teams. He is passionate about helping leaders understand the connection between culture and performance, building stronger relationships, creating meaningful purpose and unlocking the potential within their people. His approach combines practical experience with a deep understanding of what enables individuals and teams to perform at their best.

Ivan has a passion for helping organisations move beyond surface-level culture initiatives and build genuinely high-performing teams grounded in trust and psychological safety. Having spent over 16 years working in the pharmaceutical industry, he brings valuable commercial experience alongside his sporting background, supporting leaders and teams to increase performance, reduce burnout and create healthier, more fulfilling working environments.

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English

WORKED AT

Provoke. Energise. Transform.

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Colin brings extensive commercial leadership experience gained through a successful career as Managing Director of major organisations including Vodafone, Caudwell Group, Greencore and Hazelwood Foods. With a proven track record of leading businesses, driving growth and navigating complex commercial challenges, Colin offers a wealth of practical insight from the boardroom and beyond.

A passionate coach and mentor, Colin believes that knowledge and experience should be shared to enhance the lives and success of others. He specialises in leadership, business growth, entrepreneurship and commercial strategy, supporting individuals and organisations to unlock potential, make better decisions and achieve sustainable results.

As a serial investor and entrepreneur with several successful exits, Colin has first-hand experience of building businesses, creating value and delivering change. He also acts as an advisor to private equity firms and business angel networks, bringing a unique perspective that combines corporate leadership, investment expertise and entrepreneurial thinking.

Colin is passionate about helping leaders and entrepreneurs learn from experience, build confidence and create meaningful success through shared knowledge, practical guidance and purposeful leadership.

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English

WORKED AT

Provoke. Energise. Transform.

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Clare is a high-impact Change Catalyst with over 30 years of corporate leadership experience.  She is passionate about accelerating performance, organisational productivity and growth through people, culture and talent development. Beginning her career as a graduate with Mars, Clare went on to hold senior leadership roles within major global branded manufacturers, leading Sales, Commercial, Category, Research & Development and Learning & Development functions.

Having operated at the highest levels of business, Clare brings first-hand experience of leading complex change and transformation. She has held Executive Board responsibility as a Chief Commercial Officer and has also served as a Non-Executive Chair of a Governing Board, giving her a unique perspective on both organisational strategy and the practical realities of delivering sustainable performance.

Clare specialises in leadership development, organisational change, commercial capability and talent acceleration. A committed advocate for diversity and inclusion, she is a former Chair and Coach for Women & Diversity in Wholesale, mentors emerging leaders and regularly shares her expertise as a keynote conference speaker. She combines deep commercial experience with a passion for helping people and organisations unlock their full potential.

A lifelong learner, Clare qualified as an Executive Coach at the University of Warwick in 2014 and later achieved a Diploma in Organisational Change from Warwick Business School in 2023. Through her consultancy, Immediate Impact Ltd, she works with individuals, companies and industries as a thought leader, speaker and executive coach, helping leaders navigate change and create lasting impact.

Clare also supports Aston University Business School and is a fundraising ambassador for The Mines Advisory Group. She is passionate about developing inclusive, high-performing cultures where people can thrive and organisations can achieve meaningful, sustainable growth.

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English

WORKED AT

Provoke. Energise. Transform.

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Andrew Hollebone

Andrew is a commercial leader, executive coach and capability specialist with more than 25 years’ experience helping leading FMCG businesses achieve sustainable growth. He has held senior leadership roles in both branded and private label businesses, leading major customer portfolios, delivering commercial transformation and consistently driving strong business performance.

Passionate about unlocking the potential of people, Andrew has built commercial academies, designed organisation-wide capability programmes and coached leaders to improve performance. By combining commercial expertise with executive coaching, he helps organisations develop the skills, behaviours and leadership needed to deliver lasting results.

Andrew works at the intersection of commercial strategy, leadership development and organisational capability. He partners with businesses to build high-performing teams, create learning cultures and turn ambitious strategies into measurable commercial outcomes.

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English

WORKED AT

Provoke. Energise. Transform.

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