Behind We Are is a network of exceptional people. We call it The Collective.
A broad team of some of the most experienced coaches and consultants, each an expert in their own right, united under one banner.
When you partner with us, you're able to draw on the combined wisdom of a curated community, with hard-won experience across leadership, culture, strategy and transformation.
A network of experts, with one shared approach shaped by data, insight and relationship.
Founding Partners
Simon is passionate about raising leaders who are clear about their identity, grounded in their beliefs and equipped to lead with influence. As an author, speaker and former CEO of Samaritan's Purse UK, he draws on executive leadership experience across business, the charity sector and international development to help leaders reach their full potential. Connect on LinkedIn
CO-FOUNDER | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PARTNER
Simon Barrington
Andrew brings extensive experience in business transformation, helping organisations turn strategy into meaningful action. A former KPMG Partner and Professor of Business Transformation at the University of Sheffield, he combines strategic expertise with a pragmatic, hands-on approach. Connect on LinkedIn
CO-FOUNDER | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PARTNER
Andrew Williams
Social Impact
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Luke Squires
SOCIAL IMPACT PARTNER
A corporate and charity leader across the commercial and social impact sectors, supported by a triple‑accredited diploma in coaching and positive psychology. Luke brings a strong track record in income generation and multi‑million‑pound partnership building from senior roles across leading UK charities to his coaching, helping leaders and teams unlock strengths, navigate complexity and create sustainable impact. -
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Justin Humphreys
SOCIAL IMPACT PARTNER
Justin is an internationally recognised safeguarding and leadership specialist who helps organisations create safer, healthier environments. Drawing on three decades of experience across faith communities, charities and humanitarian organisations, he helps boards and executives align culture, strategy, practice and people. Former CEO of a Christian safeguarding charity, he brings strategic insight to organisational challenges.
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Heather Barrington
SOCIAL IMPACT PARTNER
Heather is a qualified Transformative Coach who helps people discover their strengths, overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Drawing on coaching experience across the charity, business and church sectors, she creates supportive, compassionate spaces where people can grow, flourish and make meaningful change. She helps people build confidence, gain self-understanding and embrace lasting change.
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Nigel Langford
SOCIAL IMPACT PARTNER
Nigel develops leaders who are navigating pressure, change, and big decisions. With two decades of executive leadership, organisational development, and coaching experience, he helps leaders sharpen their purpose, and build healthier teams and culture. From emerging leaders to senior executives, Nigel enables leaders by bringing clarity, strategic insight, and the practical tools needed to lead with confidence. -
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Scott Halligan
SOCIAL IMPACT PARTNER
Scott is passionate about developing leaders who build thriving teams. Drawing on more than 20 years' leadership experience across education, charity and corporate sectors, he helps organisations bring strategic clarity, develop their people and navigate growth with confidence. He equips leaders to become deeper thinkers and better problem solvers, ready for future challenges and opportunities.
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Mark Billage
SOCIAL IMPACT PARTNER
Mark is the founder of Smart Culture Ltd, an ICF accredited executive coach and author of I See You. With over 30 years of leadership experience, he coaches founders, directors and senior leadership teams to lead with greater clarity, confidence and impact by focusing first on who they are as leaders. He specialises in helping introverted leaders develop authentic, values-led leadership that starts from the inside out.
Education
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Rhian Williams
EDUCATION SECTOR LEAD
Rhian helps organisations strengthen culture, build capability and navigate change. Drawing on executive leadership experience across education, commercial and not-for-profit settings, she combines strategic thinking with a warm, relational approach to help organisations create environments where everyone can thrive. -
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David Watson
EDUCATION PARTNER
David is passionate about helping people, teams and organisations create environments where everyone can thrive. Drawing on extensive executive leadership experience as a CEO and across education and the public sector, he combines strategic leadership with curiosity and compassion to help organisations turn vision into action. -
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Anisha Gadhia
EDUCATION PARTNER
Anisha helps people, teams and organisations navigate complexity while strengthening relationships, professional practice and organisational culture. Drawing on executive leadership experience across the justice, legal, public and social sectors, she combines strategic thinking with a warm, relational approach. -
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Trystan Williams
EDUCATION PARTNER
Trystan is an experienced education leader and strategic consultant who helps schools, trusts and organisations build inclusive cultures where every child and young person has the opportunity to thrive. Drawing on more than 22 years' experience, he combines strategic insight, relational leadership and practical school improvement expertise.
We’d love to start a conversation and explore how we can help your people and organisation flourish.
