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Alli Gibbons and David Klaasen met more than 25 years ago whilst working together at a Central London consultancy. In 2014 they decided to join forces and founded Talent4Performance, because they wanted to expand beyond the confines of their own small consultancies and make an even bigger difference.
Mags Kruger is our Learning Programme Manager. She is the glue that holds everything together and she ensures our resources and materials always look great.
David leverages his background as a chef in Michelin-starred kitchens to understand the intense pressures leaders face. With over 30 years’ experience in executive training, coaching and consultancy, he helps leaders and managers enhance performance and relationships. As a Practitioner in Brain and Behaviour Change since 2019, David combines applied neuroscience with 20 years of NLP expertise to help leaders utilise strengths and address blind spots with a growth mindset. He is a Fellow of the CIPD and a Mental Health First Aider. David enjoys skiing, scuba diving, yoga, photography, and has practised meditation twice daily for over 40 years.
With a background in mechanical engineering and project management in manufacturing and construction, Alli has 25 years’ experience as a business consultant, trainer and coach. Using her strengths in strategic planning and creative management, she helps organisations improve performance and achieve long-term goals. Alli’s analytical skills and experience across many sectors enable her to rapidly understand organisational contexts and challenges. Utilising Harrison Assessments, she helps clients make effective decisions and develop new behaviours. Alli holds an MBA, a L7 Award in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring, and is a Mental Health First Aider. She enjoys choral singing and competing in motorsport.
After studying Film, TV, Literature, and Theatre, Mags began her career in the entertainment industry as a talent agent. She developed her business and client management skills running a boutique voiceover agency for over 15 years, sharing her expertise by guest-lecturing at prestigious drama schools and universities. At T4P, Mags manages logistics, provides organisational support, and builds and maintains every course on the T4P Academy. She ensures T4P stays ahead by exploring new technology and tools to enhance offerings and streamline processes, making learning enjoyable through user-friendly and creatively engaging material. She enjoys painting, writing, travel and swimming (especially outdoors).
We work with a team of highly respected and talented professionals who are experts in their own right. Our consultant partners draw on a wide and varied client base and many years of experience to provide the proven strategies and support you need to drive real-world performance.
An ex-UK government official, Gareth has a broad range of experience of working in large, complex systems. His specialisms include learning design and delivery, coaching, mentoring and organisational capability consulting. Since January 2018, Gareth has supported nearly 5,000 people to develop leadership, management, coaching, mentoring and consulting skills. He has a track record for 1:1 and team coaching, from the boardroom to the frontline, driving remarkable results through practical ideas and action-oriented strategies.
Shirley brings over two decades of leadership experience in the pharmaceutical industry. As a highly qualified and insightful coach, she specialises in guiding aspiring and newly promoted leaders through their transformative journeys, recognising the challenges inherent in transitioning to leadership roles. She also brings her understanding of emotional intelligence to her work developing high-performing teams. Whether it’s establishing credibility, fostering teamwork, or navigating difficult conversations, Shirley draws upon her considerable experience of managing complex change initiatives to help leaders thrive.
Nick’s background in senior leadership of learning and development in large organisations combined with an MSc in Strategic Training and Development bring valuable technical expertise to the T4P team. This includes developing assessment centres, talent management strategies and training design. He is also a highly qualified coach, passionate about driving personal and professional growth. With a focus on delivering tangible results, he combines his extensive experience with a commitment to continuous learning and innovation.
Craig specialises in empowering leaders and their teams within purpose driven businesses. Through a blend of business coaching, consultancy frameworks, and innovative resources, Craig supports businesses in growing their impact, building effective leadership teams and fostering enterprising values-based cultures. Craig has a passion for employee ownership, building talent solutions and conflict resolution. With firsthand experience leading a social enterprise and board positions, armed with an MBA, coaching certificate, communications training & talent development profiling – Craig offers invaluable insights to drive personal and organisational growth.
Iain is a renowned author, speaker, trainer, facilitator and executive coach. Known for his expertise in brain and communication sciences, Iain unlocks the human component of teams. His enthusiastic and dynamic style creates safe spaces for leaders and teams to grow by gaining greater self-awareness, agency and excellence – especially through change. Iain has experience working with Paralympians to corporate giants, demonstrating his versatility and impact across diverse sectors. With a PhD, and a wealth of experience spanning almost 30 years, Iain is at the forefront of driving positive change for leaders and teams.
With over 30 years of experience in HR and organisational development, Nick is a results-focused professional dedicated to driving organisational success through effective people management. Having held HR Director roles in large, unionised corporates, Nick brings a wealth of experience of all aspects of the talent lifecycle. Whether it’s large-scale recruitment campaigns, succession planning or redundancies, Nick is highly skilled at navigating complex HR issues. Nick empowers teams to deliver exceptional results and adapt to rapidly changing environments.
Helen is a transformational coach committed to unlocking individual and organisational potential. With a focus on removing obstacles and fostering growth, Helen helps individuals and companies transform limiting beliefs into focused, profitable action. Drawing from over 40 years of experience in leadership and management development, across various sectors, including oil, healthcare, and consumer goods, Helen brings a wealth of expertise to her coaching practice. Through a blend of instinct, humour, and empathy, Helen challenges limiting beliefs and guides clients towards their best selves.
Tom specialises in leveraging neuroscience to drive business excellence and behavioural transformation. He brings a unique approach, providing insights that lead to lasting behaviour change and organisational success. Tom’s methods focus on rewiring the brain for long-term impact, enhancing leadership, team dynamics, and employee wellbeing. Whether it’s overcoming limiting beliefs or fostering a culture of innovation, Tom’s neuroscience-based strategies empower leaders and teams to thrive in today’s dynamic business landscape.
Darren brings over 25 years of learning design experience, across a range of private and public sector organisations. He has amassed a vast body of knowledge about the theory and practice of leadership and management. With a keen interest in the science of learning and change, Darren is passionate about understanding human behaviour and unlocking human potential. As an accomplished coach and facilitator, Darren helps clients navigate challenges and tap into their infinite potential for growth and development.
Oliver is a seasoned consultant and coach dedicated to helping businesses overcome modern challenges and achieve sustainable growth. With a comprehensive toolkit including neuroscience, behavioural psychology, NLP and EQ, Oliver delivers tailored solutions to enhance employee engagement, leadership development, and organisational performance. With a track record of success across diverse industries, Oliver brings energy and insight to every client engagement. Whether it’s navigating rapid changes or fostering a culture of innovation, Oliver’s transformative approach drives tangible results and fosters long-term success.
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