Behind every successful programme is a team of experienced, passionate consultants who know first-hand the realities of senior leadership. Each brings unique expertise across coaching, career transition, and search, all united by a shared commitment to supporting people and organisations through change.
NFP’s executive team
Anusha Parshotam
I’m an experienced executive coach who works with individuals to help them be at their best, particularly through times of transition and change. I’m especially interested in what really motivates people, how life events shape us and how inclusion and culture impact performance. I support leaders and managers to understand their own narrative, increase self-awareness and shift behaviours so they can lead more effectively and influence positive cultural change.
My background includes working at leadership level in HR and learning & development, designing and delivering programmes on leadership, diversity and inclusion, recruitment, and change for managers at all levels. I coach senior leaders, partners, directors and newly promoted managers, and I also facilitate group sessions on topics such as feedback, setting objectives and leading through change. My approach is warm, empathetic and approachable, but also appropriately challenging, combining psychological insight with practical tools that clients can apply straight away.
Qualifications: Master’s degree in Industrial Psychology; Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching, Henley Business School; FIRO-B accredited
Gavin Leathem
With many years’ experience leading the people agenda in major public companies, I bring a board-level perspective to every coaching relationship. I’ve worked as Group Human Resources Director across several international organisations, including FirstGroup plc, Low & Bonar plc, Essentra plc and Chloride plc, supporting leadership teams through transformation, integration and growth. My aim as a coach is simple: to help senior executivess take practical, confident steps towards their next role or phase of career.
Having spent decades managing recruitment, succession planning and executive development, I understand exactly how senior appointments are made and what search firms and boards look for. I take a pragmatic, down-to-earth approach, combining strategic insight with honest, straight-talking advice that helps clients present their best selves and make informed career decisions.
Qualifications: MSc in Human Resources; Certificate in Executive Coaching, Henley Business School
Joe Lawless
I’m a commercially minded Executive Career Coach and Outplacement Specialist with over 25 years’ senior business experience, including leadership roles in a FTSE100 company. I work with business leaders navigating transition, from CEOs to functional heads, helping them build clarity, confidence and momentum in the next stage of their careers.
My clients describe me as energetic, practical and honest. I’m passionate about developing trusted relationships based on respect and results, and I draw on my own executive background to offer peer-level insight and support. Whether it’s exploring new roles or defining a broader career strategy, I bring structure, encouragement and realism to every conversation.
Qualifications: BA (Hons); Accredited Executive Coach; Member, Institute of Leadership & Management
Jon Sleightholme
Jon is a seasoned people and talent leader with over 25 years’ experience managing global talent and HR functions across privately-owned and private-equity-backed organisations. He has a proven track record of building high-performing Talent Acquisition and HR teams and guiding organisations through periods of significant transformation and growth.
Throughout his career, Jon has partnered closely with both internal and external stakeholders to source, assess, and hire senior executives, including multiple C-suite leaders, across a wide range of sectors in the UK and internationally. As a commercially astute and highly experienced HR Director, he has developed deep expertise in identifying and addressing people challenges across the entire employee lifecycle, from attraction and onboarding to leadership development, engagement, and retention.
Jon’s former career as a professional and international rugby player provides him with a unique perspective on performance, teamwork, and developing potential, insight that underpins his approach to building resilient, people-centric organisations.
Qualifications: Chartered Member CIPD | BPS Level A & B Occupational Testing
Linda Spencer
Change can be one of the most rewarding stages in a career. As a senior coach, I love helping people navigate transitions with confidence, creativity and courage, whether they’re exploring new roles, building a business, or redefining what success looks like for them. I bring structure, insight and empathy to every conversation, helping clients make bold decisions and meaningful progress.
Before coaching, I built an international career in automotive procurement, including nine years at BMW’s global headquarters in Germany. I’ve managed teams across cultures and led through change, which gives me a strong appreciation for both the strategic and human sides of business.
Qualifications: MA in Coaching and Mentoring Practice; PCC (Professional Certified Coach), International Coach Federation; Published researcher in coaching psychology
Maddy Roberts
With over 15 years’ experience leading talent acquisition functions across global organisations, I specialise in helping leaders and businesses navigate complex hiring landscapes with clarity and confidence. I’ve built TA functions from the ground up, led executive hiring initiatives across multiple sectors, and shaped inclusive, data-driven strategies that strengthen capability and improve performance.
My background spans in-house, consultancy and embedded recruitment environments, including senior roles at GSK, Randstad Sourceright and NFP. I’ve managed teams across the UK, Europe and the US, delivered technology and process transformations, and advised clients on everything from ATS optimisation to diversity strategy.
Alongside my talent acquisition career, I am an ICF-accredited coach, supporting people through career transitions, leadership challenges and professional development. My style is warm, calm and deeply people centred. I balance structure with compassion, helping individuals navigate complexity while making space for what really matters to them.
Qualifications: ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC); BPS Level A & B Occupational Testing; CIPD Certificate in Training Practice; Lean Sigma Yellow Belt
Marta Wasowicz
I’m an executive coach who is energised by helping people grow, transform and take ownership of their careers and lives. I believe we do our best work when we have a clear sense of direction, a compelling “why” and a practical plan to make it happen. My coaching combines deep, values-based reflection with a pragmatic, results-focused approach that turns insight into concrete action.
I spent 20 years in FTSE 100 global organisations leading talent acquisition and transformation programmes across multiple regions, cultures and business contexts. I’ve built and led teams in high-growth and established environments, partnered with leaders on engagement and performance, and managed large-scale organisational change. Having lived and worked internationally, I’m sensitive to cultural differences and the impact of context on success, and I love working with clients who want to design their own destiny. My style is goal-oriented, emotionally intelligent and honest - I listen deeply, challenge with care and help clients get to the root causes of what’s holding them back.
Qualifications: ICF Certified Coach; MSc in Organisational Psychology; Certified Leadership & Executive Coach (Centre for Executive Coaching); Systemic Team Coaching; MBTI Qualified; Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Practitioner
Paul Deeprose
I’m a practical, results-driven coach who works with senior executives, from MDs and CFOs to CEOs, to help them rediscover confidence, direction and energy during career transition. My style is personable but challenging, ensuring my clients stay focused on clear goals while feeling supported throughout the process.
Having started out in retail leadership before running and selling my own business, I later moved into executive search and established my own career management consultancy in 2009. This broad experience means I understand both sides of the job market, helping clients position themselves effectively, whether pursuing corporate or portfolio careers.
Qualifications: Accredited Executive Coach; Member, Association for Coaching; BA (Hons) in Business Management
Sue Foxley
I’m an experienced Executive Career Transition Coach with over 20 years in coaching, recruitment and business leadership. I support senior professionals through all stages of career change, from defining direction and rewriting a CV to interview strategy, networking and even launching new ventures.
My approach is holistic and pragmatic. I know that change isn’t just about the next job, it’s about mindset, confidence and purpose. With a background in commercial recruitment and as a business founder myself, I help clients make decisions that fit both their professional goals and personal values.
Qualifications: Certified Life and Executive Coach; Diploma in Career Coaching; Accredited by the Association for Coaching
Tim Kemp
I bring a blend of business leadership, consulting and coaching experience to my work with senior executives navigating significant career transitions. Whether supporting someone stepping up to a board role or moving into a new chapter, I help them clarify their value, strengthen their networks and communicate their impact with confidence.
My background includes HR leadership roles in global technology firms, partnership at PwC leading organisational change, and executive search experience with Korn Ferry. This combination means I understand career progression from every angle, as an employer, adviser and coach. My approach is thoughtful, direct and grounded in real business experience.
Qualifications: MA (Hons); Accredited Executive Coach; Chartered Fellow, CIPD
Anusha Parshotam
I’m an experienced executive coach who works with individuals to help them be at their best, particularly through times of transition and change. I’m especially interested in what really motivates people, how life events shape us and how inclusion and culture impact performance. I support leaders and managers to understand their own narrative, increase self-awareness and shift behaviours so they can lead more effectively and influence positive cultural change.
My background includes working at leadership level in HR and learning & development, designing and delivering programmes on leadership, diversity and inclusion, recruitment, and change for managers at all levels. I coach senior leaders, partners, directors and newly promoted managers, and I also facilitate group sessions on topics such as feedback, setting objectives and leading through change. My approach is warm, empathetic and approachable, but also appropriately challenging, combining psychological insight with practical tools that clients can apply straight away.
Qualifications: Master’s degree in Industrial Psychology; Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching, Henley Business School; FIRO-B accredited
Gavin Leathem
With many years’ experience leading the people agenda in major public companies, I bring a board-level perspective to every coaching relationship. I’ve worked as Group Human Resources Director across several international organisations, including FirstGroup plc, Low & Bonar plc, Essentra plc and Chloride plc, supporting leadership teams through transformation, integration and growth. My aim as a coach is simple: to help senior executivess take practical, confident steps towards their next role or phase of career.
Having spent decades managing recruitment, succession planning and executive development, I understand exactly how senior appointments are made and what search firms and boards look for. I take a pragmatic, down-to-earth approach, combining strategic insight with honest, straight-talking advice that helps clients present their best selves and make informed career decisions.
Qualifications: MSc in Human Resources; Certificate in Executive Coaching, Henley Business School
Joe Lawless
I’m a commercially minded Executive Career Coach and Outplacement Specialist with over 25 years’ senior business experience, including leadership roles in a FTSE100 company. I work with business leaders navigating transition, from CEOs to functional heads, helping them build clarity, confidence and momentum in the next stage of their careers.
My clients describe me as energetic, practical and honest. I’m passionate about developing trusted relationships based on respect and results, and I draw on my own executive background to offer peer-level insight and support. Whether it’s exploring new roles or defining a broader career strategy, I bring structure, encouragement and realism to every conversation.
Qualifications: BA (Hons); Accredited Executive Coach; Member, Institute of Leadership & Management
Jon Sleightholme
Jon is a seasoned people and talent leader with over 25 years’ experience managing global talent and HR functions across privately-owned and private-equity-backed organisations. He has a proven track record of building high-performing Talent Acquisition and HR teams and guiding organisations through periods of significant transformation and growth.
Throughout his career, Jon has partnered closely with both internal and external stakeholders to source, assess, and hire senior executives, including multiple C-suite leaders, across a wide range of sectors in the UK and internationally. As a commercially astute and highly experienced HR Director, he has developed deep expertise in identifying and addressing people challenges across the entire employee lifecycle, from attraction and onboarding to leadership development, engagement, and retention.
Jon’s former career as a professional and international rugby player provides him with a unique perspective on performance, teamwork, and developing potential, insight that underpins his approach to building resilient, people-centric organisations.
Qualifications: Chartered Member CIPD | BPS Level A & B Occupational Testing
Linda Spencer
Change can be one of the most rewarding stages in a career. As a senior coach, I love helping people navigate transitions with confidence, creativity and courage, whether they’re exploring new roles, building a business, or redefining what success looks like for them. I bring structure, insight and empathy to every conversation, helping clients make bold decisions and meaningful progress.
Before coaching, I built an international career in automotive procurement, including nine years at BMW’s global headquarters in Germany. I’ve managed teams across cultures and led through change, which gives me a strong appreciation for both the strategic and human sides of business.
Qualifications: MA in Coaching and Mentoring Practice; PCC (Professional Certified Coach), International Coach Federation; Published researcher in coaching psychology
Maddy Roberts
With over 15 years’ experience leading talent acquisition functions across global organisations, I specialise in helping leaders and businesses navigate complex hiring landscapes with clarity and confidence. I’ve built TA functions from the ground up, led executive hiring initiatives across multiple sectors, and shaped inclusive, data-driven strategies that strengthen capability and improve performance.
My background spans in-house, consultancy and embedded recruitment environments, including senior roles at GSK, Randstad Sourceright and NFP. I’ve managed teams across the UK, Europe and the US, delivered technology and process transformations, and advised clients on everything from ATS optimisation to diversity strategy.
Alongside my talent acquisition career, I am an ICF-accredited coach, supporting people through career transitions, leadership challenges and professional development. My style is warm, calm and deeply people centred. I balance structure with compassion, helping individuals navigate complexity while making space for what really matters to them.
Qualifications: ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC); BPS Level A & B Occupational Testing; CIPD Certificate in Training Practice; Lean Sigma Yellow Belt
Marta Wasowicz
I’m an executive coach who is energised by helping people grow, transform and take ownership of their careers and lives. I believe we do our best work when we have a clear sense of direction, a compelling “why” and a practical plan to make it happen. My coaching combines deep, values-based reflection with a pragmatic, results-focused approach that turns insight into concrete action.
I spent 20 years in FTSE 100 global organisations leading talent acquisition and transformation programmes across multiple regions, cultures and business contexts. I’ve built and led teams in high-growth and established environments, partnered with leaders on engagement and performance, and managed large-scale organisational change. Having lived and worked internationally, I’m sensitive to cultural differences and the impact of context on success, and I love working with clients who want to design their own destiny. My style is goal-oriented, emotionally intelligent and honest - I listen deeply, challenge with care and help clients get to the root causes of what’s holding them back.
Qualifications: ICF Certified Coach; MSc in Organisational Psychology; Certified Leadership & Executive Coach (Centre for Executive Coaching); Systemic Team Coaching; MBTI Qualified; Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Practitioner
Paul Deeprose
I’m a practical, results-driven coach who works with senior executives, from MDs and CFOs to CEOs, to help them rediscover confidence, direction and energy during career transition. My style is personable but challenging, ensuring my clients stay focused on clear goals while feeling supported throughout the process.
Having started out in retail leadership before running and selling my own business, I later moved into executive search and established my own career management consultancy in 2009. This broad experience means I understand both sides of the job market, helping clients position themselves effectively, whether pursuing corporate or portfolio careers.
Qualifications: Accredited Executive Coach; Member, Association for Coaching; BA (Hons) in Business Management
Sue Foxley
I’m an experienced Executive Career Transition Coach with over 20 years in coaching, recruitment and business leadership. I support senior professionals through all stages of career change, from defining direction and rewriting a CV to interview strategy, networking and even launching new ventures.
My approach is holistic and pragmatic. I know that change isn’t just about the next job, it’s about mindset, confidence and purpose. With a background in commercial recruitment and as a business founder myself, I help clients make decisions that fit both their professional goals and personal values.
Qualifications: Certified Life and Executive Coach; Diploma in Career Coaching; Accredited by the Association for Coaching
Tim Kemp
I bring a blend of business leadership, consulting and coaching experience to my work with senior executives navigating significant career transitions. Whether supporting someone stepping up to a board role or moving into a new chapter, I help them clarify their value, strengthen their networks and communicate their impact with confidence.
My background includes HR leadership roles in global technology firms, partnership at PwC leading organisational change, and executive search experience with Korn Ferry. This combination means I understand career progression from every angle, as an employer, adviser and coach. My approach is thoughtful, direct and grounded in real business experience.
Qualifications: MA (Hons); Accredited Executive Coach; Chartered Fellow, CIPD
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