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OUR PEOPLE

At Whole People, our strength lies in the depth of experience and accomplished backgrounds of our team. 

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Each member brings a wealth of experience from senior leadership roles and personal journeys through adversity.

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This blend of professional success and real-world challenges equips us with unique insights and a deep understanding of the complexities organisations face.

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Nicki Murphy

Co-Founder

Specialist in: Leadership, Inclusion, Empowerment. Nicki Murphy, co-founder of Whole People Group, is a passionate advocate for women's empowerment in the workplace. As Group CEO of The River Group, she leads inclusivity initiatives, co-founded Beauty and Vitality, and supports The Sophie Hayes Foundation and The Katie Piper Foundation. Nicki's personal and professional experiences drive her commitment to creating supportive environments for women.

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Miriam Jordan Keane

Associate​

Specialist in: Leadership , Mentorship, Crisis Management. Miriam Jordan Keane is an experienced C-suite marketer, communications, and public affairs advisor dedicated to creating positive change in the world. After losing her mother to cancer as a teenager, Miriam has carried her mother's belief in helping others as a guiding principle. She strives to honour her memory by making a meaningful impact in her professional and personal life, with a deep commitment to improving the present and shaping a better future.

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Clare Keany

Associate

Specialist in: Mental Health, Addiction, Recovery. Clare Keany is a Certified Professional Coach specialising in mental health, addiction recovery, and personal transformation. With over 30 years supporting C-Suite executives and leaders in Corporate America and over 40 years of personal recovery, Clare integrates Somatic Integration and spiritual psychology into her coaching practice. She supports high-net-worth individuals and executives, guiding them through deep healing and personal growth rooted in compassion and empathy.

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Clarissa Levi

Associate

Specialist in: Resilience, Recovery, Sudden Personal Changes Clarissa Levi is a career and executive coach with extensive experience in high-performance environments, having worked as a lawyer in a Magic Circle firm and held leadership roles in the international art market. Balancing a demanding career with personal challenges like sudden bereavement and parenthood, Clarissa brings a deep understanding of resilience and recovery. She supports clients facing professional and personal crises, offering guidance through uncertainty and transition.

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Charlotte Ricca

Associate

Specialist in: Psychological Flexibility, Performance, Resilience. As a performance psychologist, Charlotte Ricca empowers athletes and business leaders to develop psychological flexibility, enabling them to overcome their mental barriers and move forward with authenticity, purpose and passion. Using a combination of lived experience and scientifically proven techniques, Charlotte helps her clients combat the tyranny of perfectionism, manage anxiety and self-doubt and build meaningful, value-driven lives.

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Simon Cusden

Co-Founder

Specialist in: Crisis Management, Resilience, Mental Health. Simon Cusden, co-founder of Whole People Group, specialises in crisis management and resilience building for high-performing leaders. His experience as a former athlete, combined with overcoming addiction, PTSD, and depression, informs his approach. Simon has worked with leaders from organisations like Clyde and Co, Lloyds, Proserv, facilitating discussions on mental health, performance, and leadership. He lives in Somerset with his wife Jess and twin sons, Jupiter and Phoenix.

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Anju Virdee

Associate

Specialist in: Inclusion, Intersectionality, Leadership Development. Anju Virdee, a senior leader and coach with over 20 years of experience, focuses on Inclusive leadership and building inclusive cultures that prioritise safety, representation, and connection. Her personal journey, shaped by her Sikh Punjabi heritage and her experiences fuels her commitment to increasing representation of diverse leaders. Anju works with organisations to foster environments where people can thrive and perform at their best. Anju is a Whole Person Coach accredited by the Association of Coaching.

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Theresa Sansome

Associate

Specialist in: Career Coaching, Leadership,Mindfulness. Theresa Sansome, a leadership coach with 25+ years of experience, helps individuals and teams reach their full potential through her Future Self Now methodology. Overcoming personal trauma and low self-esteem, she works with those facing burnout and life transitions. Theresa combines mindfulness, neuroscience, and leadership tools to foster collaboration, innovation, and personal transformation.

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Maxine McKenzie

Associate

Specialist in: Feng Shui, Energy Healing,Well-being. Maxine Mackenzie, an energy healer and Feng Shui consultant, helps clients create supportive environments for personal and professional growth. Through consultations, she advises on changes to improve happiness and success. Maxine draws from her own journey of healing and transformation to guide others toward greater self-awareness, balance, and joy in their daily lives.

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Will Wilson

Associate

Specialist in: Leadership, Trauma, Burnout. Will Wilson, former leader in the transport industry, now mentors executives through personal and professional challenges, including burnout, trauma, and mental health challenges. Drawing from his own challenging experiences, Will is dedicated to fostering inclusion and resilience in leadership. He supports leaders in navigating crises and promoting resilience and equity within organisations.

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John Pearson

Associate

Specialist in: Leadership, Mentorship, Resilience. John Pearson, former CEO of high-profile media companies like Virgin Radio and Chairman of Shazam now serves as a mentor to CEOs and senior leaders. He brings extensive experience in crisis management, talent development, and leadership fatigue, offering support through high-stress periods. John focuses on building resilience and providing strategic guidance for both personal and business success.

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Jess Rose Cusden

Associate

Specialist in: Integrative somatic and yoga therapy. Jessica Rose is a certified Trauma-Informed Somatic Practitioner, Yoga Therapist, and mother of twin boys. Drawing from her own recovery from trauma and addiction, she brings empathy and compassion to her sessions, using an integrative approach. Combining spiritual wisdom with integrative somatic therapy, Jess guides clients through deep healing, helping them reconnect with their bodies, support their nervous systems, and embody their wholeness. Additionally, she supports expectant and postpartum mothers through the transformative journey of matrescence.

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Anna Marie Gough

Associate

Specialist in: Breathwork, Stress Management, Resilience. Anna Marie Gough, a breathwork and cold-water therapy expert, helps individuals manage stress, anxiety, and burnout. Trained in Oxygen Advantage and pranayama techniques, she empowers clients to regain balance, particularly in high-pressure environments. Her expertise extends to supporting women through menopause, offering tools for physical and emotional health.

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James Allen

Associate

Specialist in: Crisis Management, Growth Strategy, Culture. James Allen is an Exec and Non-Exec Director working for brands including Webhelp, Lloyds Banking Group, UNICEF and Orange Group. James specializes in M&A, response to strategic risks and crisis management. He has worked with leaders across 50 countries on navigating complex and high stress situations such as cyber attacks, reputation crises and global shocks. James uses his own lived experience with bipolar to help companies unlock neurodiversity as a foundation of high performance cultures.

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Alan Robinson 

Associate

Specialist in: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Crisis Management. Alan Robinson, entrepreneur, Certified Business Coach and advisor, has founded over 65 companies with expertise in disruptive technologies across sectors like aviation, telecoms, media, and sustainability. Overcoming challenges with dyslexia, Asperger's, PTSD, and addiction, with over 23 years of sobriety, he now focuses on guiding leaders through crises with heart and soul coaching, fostering innovation. A pilot and seasoned renaissance man, Alan’s career spans corporate litigation and technology deregulation, emphasising resilience and transformational growth.

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Nikki Clements 

Associate

Specialist in: Career Coaching, Parental Support, Well-being. Nikki Clements, A Return to Work and Careers Coach focused on helping parents and individuals transitioning back to the workplace after time off. Drawing from her own experiences returning from maternity leave, she provides practical and actionable coaching to boost confidence, motivation, and career growth. Nikki is dedicated to closing the support gap for returning employees and enhancing talent retention.

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Lucy Fleetwood

Associate

Specialist in: Ayurveda, Stress Management, Resilience. Lucy Fleetwood supports individuals facing burnout through nutrition, Ayurveda, and stress management. After overcoming chronic stress and depression herself, she now provides tailored care using hypnotherapy and Ayurveda to restore resilience. Lucy's holistic approach addresses physical, emotional, and psychological well-being, offering tools to rebuild health and balance.

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