About Us: The Trainers

One of the features of this training is that two trainers will co-present the material and be available to facilitate the participants throughout the programme.

Philip Brew, BSc, MP(NLP), Dip Couns., MCC. Philip is an experienced professional coach holding the Master Certified Coach credential of the International Coach Federation. With a background in NLP and personal development training, he also holds a Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy. Since 1997 Philip has worked intensively in the corporate sector as an independent coach and facilitator. His clients include chief executives and senior management teams in the UK, Europe, Asia and North America. He also has a private coaching practice and offers supervision and coaching to coaches. He currently serves as a Director on the Global Board of the ICF.

Colin Brett, BA (Hons), MA, MSc, PCC, TSTA Colin is a British Association for Counselling Accredited Counsellor, a Training and Supervising Transactional Analyst (in Organisations), and a qualified NLP Trainer. Colin has been coaching individuals and groups in organisations for several years, and holds a number of qualifications in the fields of psychotherapy and training. He has achieved the Professional Certified Coach credential of the International Coach Federation and is also trained as an NLP coach. Colin is equally at home in creating a coaching culture within the corporate world as he is developing coaching in communities. His area of particular interest lies in how people can stop stopping themselves and make the most of their lives.

Deryn Holland, BA, MEd., PGCE, MCIPD, PCC Deryn is a coach, trainer and leadership consultant. She has held senior leadership positions in education, the BBC and in the private sector. She has worked with the Center for Creative Leadership, the Metropolitan Police, UNESCO and the British Council. She has a deep interest in international and cross-cultural work and is respected for her innovation in adult learning and putting learning into practice. Her clients now include multi-national companies, major charities, local authorities, schools and universities and the media. “Coaching is a wonderful and challenging way for people to find their own learning. To be a party to that learning is a privilege.”

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