Our Team

An experienced and expert team of performance consultants

Our Director team have all worked in professional service firms in both fee earning and talent development roles, and have extensive experience of working as part of a business.

Our team of consultants are experts in their specialist subject areas, and have worked for a range of businesses in both the public and private sector.

Lesley has held leadership roles in accounting and law firms seeing the firms through mergers&acquisitions, transformations, strategic reviews and significant growth
Lesley’s intellect is matched by emotional intelligence that has enabled her to find ways of working where she can help them open up other avenues of action to resolve problems
As an executive coach, Lesley’s style is described as challenging and caring, consistently supportive, non judgemental and instinctively inclusive

Tel: 0333 7722 061 lesley@thegrogroup.com

Lesley Spencer

Lead Consultant and Executive Coach

Mike has over 30 years’ experience as a project manager and leader in the private and public sector
He brings a great deal of knowledge and practical focus to organisations wanting to improve the way they manage projects, understand lean implementation and process mapping
Mike has a relaxed, friendly style combined with an emotionally intelligent approach to organisational development and leadership

Tel: 0333 7722 061 mike@thegrogroup.com

Mike Barron

Leadership, Change and Project Management

Frances has 20 years of executive coaching experience working with sports personalities globally, partners in global Professional Services Firms and board executives
A demanding and challenging coach she pushes individuals to achieve their goals

Tel: 0333 7722 061 francesgoodman@thegrogroup.com

Frances Goodman

Executive Coach

Following a successful career in finance, Melanie’s now pursuing her passion for enabling others to reach their true potential
As a qualified Coach, NLP Practitioner and Motivational Maps Licensed Practitioner, Melanie helps other professionals regain focus and passion in their work, or identify their next challenge
Via Motivational Maps, she can enhance team motivation and performance

Tel: 0333 7722 061 melanie@thegrogroup.com

Melanie Coeshott

Lead Facilitator and Executive Coach

Author of Negotiation Mastery (FT) he is recognised globally as an expert in his field
Works with top banks, law firms and many other blue chip global organisations
Simon delivers inspiring keynote sessions, alongside providing elements of our executive development solutions to leaders across European firms.

Tel: 0333 7722 061 simonhorton@thegrogroup.com

Simon Horton

Negotiation Specialist

Liz has managed and delivered successful marketing initiatives in professional services firms for over 25 years, and is an expert on how to win work and leverage relationships
Author of “The Power of Personal – How to connect, convince and create exceptional client relationships”
Her “Bootcamp” enables focused teams to uncover a wealth of opportunities and a way to map progress and put plans into action

Tel: 0333 7722 061 LizWhitaker@thegrogroup.com

Liz Whitaker

Business Development Consultant

A professional mediator and expert in group dynamics, Kielan creates connections and resolves conflict, coaching leaders and teams to reach their full potential
Speaking fluent Russian, Kielan also trains international groups on effective communication

Tel: 0333 7722 061 hello@thegrogroup.com

Kielan Tayler

Lead Facilitator and Executive Coach

Gwyn manages our ILM centre (Level 5 Leadership/Management and Coaching) with a BSc. in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Leadership and Management
Gwyn has held a variety of senior and executive level leadership roles
Extensive and significant operational and strategic leadership practice and leadership development experience delivering a range of global solutions

Tel: 0333 7722 061 gwynthomas@thegrogroup.com