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Explore our directory of independent corporate trainers and subject matter experts. Use the search to find a professional for your specific needs in social care, leadership, tech, and more.
Birmingham, UK and worldwide
Eddie O’Hara is a registered independent consultant social worker and qualified primary teacher, with 40 years experience of ongoing direct work with children & families in the field of social work. Eddie provides a variety of training course: very popular is his blended 1 day course covering child protection and adult safeguarding. Eddie prides himself on the fact that despite his busy training and consultancy commitments, (which include working with Birmingham Women’s Centre, National Gamcare, various Police Forces, National Crime Agency, etc), he continues to spend the majority of his time working directly with children and families involved in all types of family placements, (child protection, adoption, fostering, special guardianship), etc. Eddie is a kind, caring and professional of high integrity and this is relected in both his professinal and vountary work Eddie works throughout the UK and Ireland, including in the past the USA, Turkey & Russia. For more information about Eddie O’Hara and what social work services he provides, please visit his website. www.eddieohara.com
Shrophire, UK
Lee Broders is a distinguished Executive Leadership Trainer with over 25 years of experience empowering business leaders, executives, and management teams to unlock their full potential. Drawing from his dynamic background, which includes a decade of disciplined service in the British Army and many years consulting to Corporate, SME and Startup Clients. Lee combines strategic clarity, rigorous planning, and impactful communication to transform leadership effectiveness across diverse industries. As the founder of Business Growth Global, Lee specialises in developing high-performing leaders through bespoke training programmes and executive coaching. His training style is direct, inspiring, and rooted in real-world business expertise. Lee’s approach blends military discipline with strategic business acumen, helping leaders navigate complex challenges, enhance decision-making, and drive lasting results. With advanced degrees in Law and Business Mentoring, and as a Fellow of the Association of Business Mentors, Lee brings both credibility and depth to his programmes. Known for his engaging delivery and no-nonsense guidance, Lee has worked internationally with executive teams to boost performance, build resilience, and strengthen organisational culture. Lee Broders remains a sought-after trainer, mentor and keynote speaker, committed to transforming executive leadership through honest insight, practical strategy, and a deep understanding of what it takes to lead at the highest level.
Durham
Trauma informed specialist. Social worker and independent reviewer.
England
House of Participation specialises in providing strategic direction to organisations to allow for children and young people to drive systemic change. House of Participation want to collaborate with local authorities and organisations to create structures that allow young people’s voices to drive action, not just conversation. Where every child, regardless of ability or background, has genuine influence over their support, shaping a system that works for them, one that is rights-driven, accountable, and responsive to their needs.
UK
With over 30 years of experience in and around children’s services, Jill has dedicated her career to improving outcomes for children and families. Her expertise spans statutory, voluntary, and private social care sectors, where she has held senior leadership roles across all areas of children’s social care. As the co-founder of Mind Of My Own, Jill played a pivotal role in developing innovative, world-leading digital tools that support best practice in children’s services. These tools empower children to express their views and enable more meaningful communication between young people and professionals. A confident and compelling speaker, Jill regularly delivers workshops, keynotes, and training sessions that inspire and equip professionals across the sector. Known for her ability to speak with authenticity, clarity, and empathy, she connects deeply with audiences, blending lived experience with strategic insight to spark reflection and change. Her sessions consistently receive outstanding feedback, with participants praising her warmth, clarity, and the practical value of her contributions. Jill is also a recognised expert in safeguarding, specialising in troubleshooting, audit, service improvement, project management, and strategic leadership. She is known for delivering tangible results that drive real and lasting change. Her leadership has contributed to outstanding Ofsted outcomes, and her work has been cited in government reports as an example of excellence in social care practice. Deeply committed to child-centred practice, Jill fosters a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration. She is an accomplished leader and people manager, known for building high-performing teams and equipping professionals to deliver exceptional services for children. Whether leading service transformation, preparing for inspection, or speaking to a room full of sector leaders, Jill brings energy, dedication, and a proven track record of success to every challenge.
Telford, Shropshire, UK
Many organisations are unable to attract or are losing talented staff because they don’t have access to reasonable adjustments, accommodations and adaptations, and recruiting is expensive. Sam Warner is a Neurodivergent Communication Specialist and uses her life experience as an Autistic/ADHD/Dyslexic woman to work with leaders across multiple industries to improve their DEI policies to help them attract and retain talented Neurodivergent employees. Organisations enjoy loyalty, diversity of thought, innovation and increased profits whilst spending less on recruitment due to attrition. Since 2008 she has delivered keynotes, workshops, training and coaching to clients such as Nokia, Ocado, The Royal Ballet School, Welsh Water, UCL, GirlGuiding, the NHS, Unity Works, and PebblePad to name a few. Sam has an energetic delivery style that leaves the audience with engaging memories and inspiration. She has worked in multiple industries herself including, IT, Manufacturing, The NHS, The Police Service, and in many different roles, such as Project Manager, Quality, Governance & Risk Management. This enables Sam to use first hand examples to add depth to her content. She is a Professional Speaker, a TEDx Speaker, TEDx Curator and Speaker Coach with 30+ years experience. You can connect to her and follow her here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samwarner/ https://www.get-your-message-across
England
House of Participation specialises in providing strategic direction to organisations to allow for children and young people to drive systemic change. House of Participation want to collaborate with local authorities and organisations to create structures that allow young people’s voices to drive action, not just conversation. Where every child, regardless of ability or background, has genuine influence over their support, shaping a system that works for them, one that is rights-driven, accountable, and responsive to their needs.