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Meet the coaches

JOHN BORLAND

All of John’s work is geared toward empowering people to find ways to develop themselves. He is an Accredited Master Coach, critically acclaimed author and the host of The John Borland Podcast. He’s also the co-founder and director of Spacious Coaching, a thriving coaching and training company based in the north of England.

Since becoming a professional coach in 2008 John has worked with a vast range of people from children to chief executives.

He also trains coaches and has designed and delivered coaching courses from introductory level through to accredited diploma. He started his working life as a professional footballer, studied at university and then spent the best part of a decade leading teams within the third sector, living and working amongst some of the most deprived communities in Britain.

He currently lives with his wife and three children in North Lincolnshire.

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DOMINIC COLENSO

A specialist in communication and leadership, Dominic has been delivering training and one-to-one coaching in the private and public sectors for the past 10 years. He is the author of “IMPACT: How to be more confident, increase your influence and know what to say under pressure”.

Beginning his career as a professional actor, he worked extensively on stage and screen before training as a director at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Performing in many of the UK’s leading theatres, including The National Theatre and The Royal Court, Dominic has appeared on film in everything from BBC period dramas to big budget action movies. He is best known for playing the role of Virgil Tracy in the Hollywood adaptation of Thunderbirds with Bill Paxton and Sir Ben Kingsley.

Dominic’s experience and fascination in how the body, breath and voice can influence performance led him to set up his communication skills training consultancy, In Flow, and to launch his career as a keynote speaker. Dominic and the In Flow team work with individuals and businesses around the world to help them speak and perform under pressure.

NICOLA ELLWOOD

Nicola is a master coach and leadership and communication specialist. She has spent decades helping leaders develop themselves to be their best through helping them become equipped with excellence in communication skills, heightened self-awareness and the ability to lead highly engaged teams.

With a Masters in Coaching (MSc) and being a certified trainer of NLP (neuro linguistic programming), she has worked internationally as a coach and leadership developer within well-known brands and institutions.

Nicola always brings a positive energy to the room. She loves what she does and it shows!

Meet the coaches