Our Approach
We don’t do surface level change.
We go deeper for lasting change.
At GARA, we believe business growth and human growth go hand in hand. When people are clear, connected and adaptable, they perform better, lead with confidence and thrive under pressure. Our work is grounded in a unique combination of reflexive consulting with the breadth of immersive learning and depth of transformational coaching — helping people increase awareness, resilience and adaptability that's ever-lasting. We turn proven research into practical, human experiences that spark real transformation — not just new habits, but new ways of seeing, thinking and doing. Leading to highly effective new ways of working.
Lasting change doesn’t come from telling people what to do.
It comes from helping them notice, reflect and choose to act differently.
Our approach builds on psychological safety with psychological flexibility — the ability for your people to remain focused, resilient and values-driven, even in uncertainty. Through the right mix of coaching, workshops and consulting, we help leaders and teams notice what holds them back, accept what can’t be controlled and commit to actions that align with what truly matters. The result: greater clarity, stronger collaboration and performance that grows.
Who we are
Leaders
We are a collective of coaches, consultants and facilitators with decades of experience in leadership, digital transformation and organisational change.
Practitioners
Our backgrounds span sales, marketing, service and operations at complex global organisations — united by one belief: when people grow, business thrives.
People Centred
We bring evidence-based practices, real-world experience and empathy — helping leaders build cultures where growth is sustainable, performance is shared and people thrive.
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Adrian
Founding Consultant & Coach
Adrian brings his experience leading award-winning IPOs, M&As, business change and digital transformation. His focus on business outcomes via a people-first approach, is evident in all the work GARA delivers. His background in sales, marketing, customer experience and commercial operations gives him a unique perspective...
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Marie
Programmes Partner
Marie is an experienced and high performing programme and project leader specialising in digital transformation — driving people-focused commercial change through enabling technology. A natural leader and developer of talent with a passion for delivery in both waterfall and Agile principles, Marie holds the keys to success in client delivery at GARA.
Peter
Sales & Automation Partner
Peter combines sales strategy and organisational development with a unique ability to connect with people — embodying the principles he champions. Driven by curiosity and a passion for innovation, he is dedicated to transforming sales development with AI coaching and automation solutions—to deliver lasting results.
Sandy
Marketing & Comms Partner
Sandy is a marketing and comms expert, supporting brands to grow. Former co-founder and CEO of a global marketing agency, he also creates a positive social impact through his own well-tech platform, leading the path to health and wellbeing. He combines this unique experience to drive client's comms at GARA.
Diane
Experiential Learning Partner
Diane's brings a depth of experience in learning and development. She is on a mission to bring greater self awareness and purpose to all. Pioneering innovative tools for self-leadership and authentic communication and enabling cultures with a "can do" attitude, based on the strengths and motivation of its members. Creating change that endures.
Nina
Executive Leadership Partner
Nina works with boards and leadership teams to accelerate performance and change, with a keen focus on sustainability and DEI. She holds people at the heart of business success in organisational design and development, team dynamics and effectiveness, governance and decision-making, as well as assessments and culture change.
