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Who we are.

Our people, the Threshold difference

Our people come from a blend of backgrounds including behavioural science, creative and performance and practical corporate experience. Most are ILM Level Seven Qualified coaches and trained corporate role-players.

Most importantly, we select our team to match the diversity of our clients, across Europe, Asia and the Americas.

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James Brooke.

James Brooke is the Director Threshold, the organization he co-founded in 2005. He has over thirty years’ experience in the field of leadership and culture change. He is also the author of the popular business book Be Bulletproof, How to achieve success in tough times at work, which has sold over 20,000 copies worldwide. James started his career within the Management Development and Communications team at BT, before co-founding Integra, the management consultancy. He has held senior positions with a number of consultancies within the WPP Group. He has led major research programmes on behalf of The Chartered Institute of Marketing and Cranfield Business School, as well as being a regular contributor and speaker, both in Europe and the USA, on the subject of leadership, culture and the impact on business performance.

Nikki Brooks.

Nikki Brooks is an experienced communication and behaviour change Facilitator and Coach having delivered workshops for the last fifteen years not only in the Corporate world but also in the NHS, Schools and Colleges helping people realise their full potential through an engaging and dynamic style. She covers many areas: Influencing, Executive Presence, Communicating with Impact, Resilience and Team Building. Nikki is also able to draw on her thirty years’ experience as a professional actress having appeared in the West End, TV Shows including being a regular on one of the UKs biggest soaps and her own Radio Show on the award-winning station Resonancefm. Nikki is the Client Operations Director at Threshold ensuring the smooth running of all the many different workshops and conferences that we deliver.

James Brooke.

James Brooke is the Director Threshold, the organization he co-founded in 2005. He has over thirty years’ experience in the field of leadership and culture change. He is also the author of the popular business book Be Bulletproof, How to achieve success in tough times at work, which has sold over 50,000 copies worldwide. James started his career within the Management Development and Communications team at BT, before co-founding Integra, the management consultancy. He has held senior positions with a number of consultancies within the WPP Group. He has led major research programmes on behalf of The Chartered Institute of Marketing and Cranfield Business School, as well as being a regular contributor and speaker, both in Europe and the USA, on the subject of leadership, culture and the impact on business performance.

Nikki Brooks.

Nikki Brooks is an experienced communication and behaviour change Facilitator and Coach having delivered workshops for the last fifteen years not only in the Corporate world but also in the NHS, Schools and Colleges helping people realise their full potential through an engaging and dynamic style. The many areas she covers include: Influencing, Executive Presence, Communicating with Impact, Resilience and Team Building. Nikki is also able to draw on her thirty years’ experience as a professional actress having appeared in the West End, TV Shows including being a regular on one of the UKs biggest soaps and her own Radio Show on the award-winning station Resonancefm. Alongside delivering workshops, Nikki is the Client Operations Director at Threshold ensuring the smooth running of all the many different workshops and conferences that are delivered by the team.

Alistair Donegan.

Alistair has been an integral part of the Threshold team as a facilitator and coach for many years . His experience of #howtoworkwithhumans stems from a nomadic life spent gigging as a stand-up comic, as a winner (and loser!) of several internationally broadcast live quiz programmes, as an award winning graduate of the National Film and Television School’s Writing and Producing Comedy diploma with Channel Four, and most recently as a presenter for the in house channel of his beloved Tottenham Hotspur F.C.

Marlo Haas .

Marlo is your go-to guide for all things leadership, communication, and personal development. Certified in Advanced Facilitation and with a degree in Theatre and Interpretation, she brings a unique blend of drama pedagogy, focused listening and empathetic questioning to her work. She's traveled the globe, sharing her message of empowerment and growth amongst some of today’s top organisations. Beyond the boardroom, Marlo’s impact continues into the community, such as spearheading the US leg of the Smashed Project, an initiative dedicated to breaking the cycle of under-age drinking. When not promoting change, you can find Marlo soaking up quality time with family, wrangling her furry companions or curled up with a good book about time travel; ever hopeful for a future where everyone is able to embrace their fullest potential

Alistair Donegan.

Alistair has been an integral part of the Threshold team as a facilitator and coach for many years . His experience of #howtoworkwithhumans stems from a nomadic life spent gigging as a stand-up comic, as a winner (and loser!) of several internationally broadcast live quiz programmes, as an award winning graduate of the National Film and Television School’s Writing and Producing Comedy diploma with Channel Four, and most recently as a presenter for the in house channel of his beloved Tottenham Hotspur F.C.

Bridget Fry Michael.

Bridget works as a facilitator in communications training and coaching and provides one to one tuition for primary age students. Her professional teaching qualifications and experience have given her the tools to give detailed feedback, work under pressure and liaise with clients to plan creative interventions, maximising their potential. She is confident with people of all abilities and temperaments, collaborating with construction workers, executives, consultants, and heads of business. Bridget is very compassionate and looks for the positive in every learning encounter.

Rez Kempton.

Rez is a dual US/UK citizen currently residing between Los Angeles and London. He has over 15 years of experience working as a role-player, facilitator and trainer in the business arena. Rez has worked on a range of courses covering subjects such as management development, leadership, presentation skills, customer service, recruitment, disciplinary and grievance procedures, bullying and harassment, appraisal training, influencing and persuading, and diversity and inclusion. As a youngster, when he was introduced to dinosaurs, he immediately fell in love with them. Knowing they weren't around anymore made him ask questions and piqued his curiosity. They became the gateway to his love of science and the pursuit of knowledge. He learned the value of asking questions and by asking questions how we advance and grow as people.

Marlo Haas.

Marlo is your go-to guide for all things leadership, communication, and personal development. Certified in Advanced Facilitation and with a degree in Theatre and Interpretation, she brings a unique blend of drama pedagogy, focused listening and empathetic questioning to her work. She's traveled the globe, sharing her message of empowerment and growth amongst some of today’s top organisations. Beyond the boardroom, Marlo’s impact continues into the community, such as spearheading the US leg of the Smashed Project, an initiative dedicated to breaking the cycle of under-age drinking. When not promoting change, you can find Marlo soaking up quality time with family, wrangling her furry companions or curled up with a good book about time travel; ever hopeful for a future where everyone is able to embrace their fullest potential

Bridget Fry Michael.

Bridget works as a facilitator in communications training and coaching and provides one to one tuition for primary age students. Her professional teaching qualifications and experience have given her the tools to give detailed feedback, work under pressure and liaise with clients to plan creative interventions, maximising their potential. She is confident with people of all abilities and temperaments, collaborating with construction workers, executives, consultants, and heads of business. Bridget is very compassionate and looks for the positive in every learning encounter.

Rez Kempton.

Rez is a dual US/UK citizen currently residing between Los Angeles and London. He has over 15 years of experience working as a role-player, facilitator and trainer in the business arena. Rez has worked on a range of courses covering subjects such as management development, leadership, presentation skills, customer service, recruitment, disciplinary and grievance procedures, bullying and harassment, appraisal training, influencing and persuading, and diversity and inclusion. As a youngster, when he was introduced to dinosaurs, he immediately fell in love with them. Knowing they weren't around anymore made him ask questions and piqued his curiosity. They became the gateway to his love of science and the pursuit of knowledge. He learned the value of asking questions and by asking questions how we advance and grow as people.

Ben Nathan.

Ben has worked with Threshold for many years, helping individuals and teams communicate better, have more influence and impact, and transition into new roles. Originally a professional actor he’s now an accredited executive coach, facilitator and presenter, clients describe him as a great listener, good fun and honest! Ben is passionate about organisational health, the power of feedback and psychological safety at work. And at home, he’s passionate about his children, Crystal Palace FC and hearing other people’s stories! London born and Bristol based, Ben also works with SARI (Stand Against Racism and Inequality) helping communities, groups and individuals understand each other better.

Damien Cooper.

Damian was born in London, but spent his early life in Gabon and The Netherlands before returning to the big smoke. He's been working as a facilitator and coach for over a decade, whilst also scratching his creative itches as an actor, stand-up comic, director and as a former DJ. He's now left the wheels of steel behind, but Damian still enjoys being in front of groups of people and getting them to loosen up and have fun, now usually with a whiteboard rather than vinyl! Having led training sessions in China, Japan, Portugal, Singapore and Australia, Damian has been able to combine his drive for fun and engaging learning with his other great passion, travel. Outside of work he's usually either rustling up some tasty vegan cuisine or planning his next trip abroad.

Ben Nathan.

Ben has worked with Threshold for many years, helping individuals and teams communicate better, have more influence and impact, and transition into new roles. Originally a professional actor he’s now an accredited executive coach, facilitator and presenter, clients describe him as a great listener, good fun and honest! Ben is passionate about organisational health, the power of feedback and psychological safety at work. And at home, he’s passionate about his children, Crystal Palace FC and hearing other people’s stories! London born and Bristol based, Ben also works with SARI (Stand Against Racism and Inequality) helping communities, groups and individuals understand each other better.

Damien Cooper.

Damian was born in London, but spent his early life in Gabon and The Netherlands before returning to the big smoke. He's been working as a facilitator and coach for over a decade, whilst also scratching his creative itches as an actor, stand-up comic, director and as a former DJ. He's now left the wheels of steel behind, but Damian still enjoys being in front of groups of people and getting them to loosen up and have fun, now usually with a whiteboard rather than vinyl! Having led training sessions in China, Japan, Portugal, Singapore and Australia, Damian has been able to combine his drive for fun and engaging learning with his other great passion, travel. Outside of work he's usually either rustling up some tasty vegan cuisine or planning his next trip abroad.

Lauren Anthony.

Lauren is a Londoner, born and bred, and while her roots are still firmly seated in London she has enjoyed working with a wide international community across the globe from Singapore to Slough as a coach and facilitator. She believes in the fundamental importance of experiential learning in making impactful and lasting change. When she's not helping people on their journey to workplace happiness, she can be found working in the creative arts as an actor and voice over artist. She also enjoys swimming and cooking, two hobbies she finds compliment each other very well.

Julian Charloner.

As one of the most experienced members of the team, Julian has been working with Threshold, as a facilitator, for over 15 years. In addition, as an ILM Level 7 Coach, he provides coaching support to senior business leader clients. He is also commissioned to write theatre scripts for Threshold workshops and for creative inspiration, thinks back to the childhood he spent actually living on a Butlin’s Holiday camp. Who would have thought that hours of crazy golf and knobbly knees competitions would have set this career path in motion?

Lauren Anthony.

Lauren is a Londoner, born and bred, and while her roots are still firmly seated in London she has enjoyed working with a wide international community across the globe from Singapore to Slough as a coach and facilitator. She believes in the fundamental importance of experiential learning in making impactful and lasting change. When she's not helping people on their journey to workplace happiness, she can be found working in the creative arts as an actor and voice over artist. She also enjoys swimming and cooking, two hobbies she finds compliment each other very well.

Kate Russell-Smith.

Kate has been with Threshold for several years now and is a London based facilitator and coach with more than 20 years experience, particularly in the areas of Diversity & Inclusion and Unconscious Bias. Kate loves working in a dynamic, fun, interactive and client centric environment, to help people from all walks of life, across a wide variety of organisations both in the UK and globally. Outside of learning and development, Kate can regularly be seen on stage and screen and is currently treading the boards in Fawlty Towers in the West End. When she’s not doing that, she’s travelling, writing or swimming - in any water she can find!

Ken Bradshaw.

Ken has been working in immersive theatre for industry and delivering sessions in business since 2017. Much of this work has centred around behavioural safety and communication, with particular emphasis on leadership. He loves to swim, cycle and run, and sometimes puts all three together to take part triathlon races. He listens to far too many podcasts about politics and history. Ken lives just outside London with his wife, daughter and cat.

Julian Charloner.

As one of the most experienced members of the team, Julian has been working with Threshold, as a facilitator, for over 15 years. In addition, as an ILM Level 7 Coach, he provides coaching support to senior business leader clients. He is also commissioned to write theatre scripts for Threshold workshops and for creative inspiration, thinks back to the childhood he spent actually living on a Butlin’s Holiday camp. Who would have thought that hours of crazy golf and knobbly knees competitions would have set this career path in motion?

Kate Russell-Smith.

Kate has been with Threshold for several years now and is a London based facilitator and coach with more than 20 years experience, particularly in the areas of Diversity & Inclusion and Unconscious Bias. Kate loves working in a dynamic, fun, interactive and client centric environment, to help people from all walks of life, across a wide variety of organisations both in the UK and globally. Outside of learning and development, Kate can regularly be seen on stage and screen and is currently treading the boards in Fawlty Towers in the West End. When she’s not doing that, she’s travelling, writing or swimming - in any water she can find!

Ken Bradshaw.

Ken has been working in immersive theatre for industry and delivering sessions in business since 2017. Much of this work has centred around behavioural safety and communication, with particular emphasis on leadership. He loves to swim, cycle and run, and sometimes puts all three together to take part triathlon races. He listens to far too many podcasts about politics and history. Ken lives just outside London with his wife, daughter and cat.

Ali Zaidi.

Ali is a London-raised, Saudi-born, British-Pakistani. He’s an experienced Facilitator and Coach, having been with Threshold for several years now. Ali also has established himself as a Men’s Coach and Menswork Facilitator, helping Men to realise their Purpose, dissolve Blocks that are holding them back, and take Intentional Action to building the life they know they’re capable of living. Needless to say, he loves #workingwithhumans. Outside of work Ali is an avid traveller, writer and cook- and he likes nothing more than to disappear into a forest with a flask of homemade chai or taking impromptu ice-cold dips in any body of water he comes across.

Mark Thompson .

Mark has been working with Threshold since 2018 and as a facilitator and executive coach since 2005. As an ILM level 7 executive coach he has worked with board members of blue-chip companies around the world supporting them and helping them work with their narratives to implement change. He is fascinated by psychology, how we communicate and the power of stories on the human mind in helping us problem solve, self-heal and grow. Outside of work, he is passionate about nose-to-tail cookery, skiing, sustainability and nature and is just at home facilitating in front of 50 people as he is watching out for unusual birds or bugs with his son. (Best so far was a Hoopoe!)

Ali Zaidi.

Ali is a London-raised, Saudi-born, British-Pakistani. He’s an experienced Facilitator and Coach, having been with Threshold for several years now. Ali also has established himself as a Men’s Coach and Menswork Facilitator, helping Men to realise their Purpose, dissolve Blocks that are holding them back, and take Intentional Action to building the life they know they’re capable of living. Needless to say, he loves #workingwithhumans. Outside of work Ali is an avid traveller, writer and cook- and he likes nothing more than to disappear into a forest with a flask of homemade chai or taking impromptu ice-cold dips in any body of water he comes across.

Mark Thompson .

Mark has been working with Threshold since 2018 and as a facilitator and executive coach since 2005. As an ILM level 7 executive coach he has worked with board members of blue-chip companies around the world supporting them and helping them work with their narratives to implement change. He is fascinated by psychology, how we communicate and the power of stories on the human mind in helping us problem solve, self-heal and grow. Outside of work, he is passionate about nose-to-tail cookery, skiing, sustainability and nature and is just at home facilitating in front of 50 people as he is watching out for unusual birds or bugs with his son. (Best so far was a Hoopoe!)

Niall MacGregor.

Niall has been a Threshold facilitator for several years. Surprising then, that not many in the team know his career began with a year's training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, before serving as an infantry officer for 5 years. Niall is the first one to admit that, despite his roots in soldiering, he is surprisingly adept at #working with humans and relishes the opportunity to help Threshold's clients to get their messages across clearly and without the use of force!

Noel Lim.

Noel is a seasoned consultant in the areas of communication, people management and personal impact. He deeply believes that wholesome communication is the cornerstone of effective organisations. His years of working with refugee communities in Kuala Lumpur have solidified his conviction that effective listening and empathy are key to achieving common goals, even in the absence of a shared language. In his own time, Noel actively engages with youths in his local community to guide them in discovering their life purpose and empowering them in leadership. He also spends an inordinate amount of time obsessing over Manchester United and football in general.

Niall MacGregor.

Niall has been a Threshold facilitator for several years. Surprising then, that not many in the team know his career began with a year's training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, before serving as an infantry officer for 5 years. Niall is the first one to admit that, despite his roots in soldiering, he is surprisingly adept at #working with humans and relishes the opportunity to help Threshold's clients to get their messages across clearly and without the use of force!

Pooja Middleton.

Pooja has been a professional actor for over 25 years but has been a role-player, facilitator and coach for the past 17 years. She is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and loves the different types of sessions she is involved in. Based in London, she has been lucky enough to travel all over the world undertaking corporate training and development work. Pooja found her true passion is helping people to realise their full potential to be the best they can be in their chosen field. Pooja works as a business actor, facilitator, role-player and coach; she has worked at all levels - from shop floor through to board across a variety of public and private sectors. Pooja brings professionalism, skills, empathy and fun to all that she does and is a great addition to any team.

Ruth Lestrange.

Ruth has been working with Threshold on various continents in some capacity for the past 20 years. After completing her degrees in Theatre Arts and Interpersonal Communication in the USA, Ruth was looking for work which married her lifelong interests in creativity and communication. She found the perfect fit when she became an associate with Threshold, and has spent 2 decades immersed in the study of #howtoworkwithhumans - over time her love of the work has only grown stronger. She adores her husband of 30 years, her 2 children, and her beloved Puggle, Swampdog. Ruth divides her time between her homes in Louisville, KY and England’s West Country.

Noel Lim.

Noel is a seasoned consultant in the areas of communication, people management and personal impact. He deeply believes that wholesome communication is the cornerstone of effective organisations. His years of working with refugee communities in Kuala Lumpur have solidified his conviction that effective listening and empathy are key to achieving common goals, even in the absence of a shared language. In his own time, Noel actively engages with youths in his local community to guide them in discovering their life purpose and empowering them in leadership. He also spends an inordinate amount of time obsessing over Manchester United and football in general.

Pooja Middleton.

Pooja has been a professional actor for over 25 years but has been a role-player, facilitator and coach for the past 17 years. She is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and loves the different types of sessions she is involved in. Based in London, she has been lucky enough to travel all over the world undertaking corporate training and development work. Pooja found her true passion is helping people to realise their full potential to be the best they can be in their chosen field. Pooja works as a business actor, facilitator, role-player and coach; she has worked at all levels - from shop floor through to board across a variety of public and private sectors. Pooja brings professionalism, skills, empathy and fun to all that she does and is a great addition to any team. Outside of work Pooja loves nothing more than spending time with her husband and 2 kids.

Ruth Lestrange.

Ruth has been working with Threshold on various continents in some capacity for the past 20 years. After completing her degrees in Theatre Arts and Interpersonal Communication in the USA, Ruth was looking for work which married her lifelong interests in creativity and communication. She found the perfect fit when she became an associate with Threshold, and has spent 2 decades immersed in the study of #howtoworkwithhumans - over time her love of the work has only grown stronger. She adores her husband of 30 years, her 2 children, and her beloved Puggle, Swampdog. Ruth divides her time between her homes in Louisville, KY and England’s West Country.

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