Mentors

Qualifications:
-    BSc (Hons) Social Work (2012); Cardiff Metropolitan University
-    Advanced Certificate in Executive Coaching (2019); Human Technics
-    ILM 7 in Executive Coaching and Mentoring (currently completing)
-    Neuroscience and change (2021)

Jane Baker is a qualified executive coach and trainer who specializes in enhancing organizational and individual performance for both individuals and teams, with a vast understanding of working within the commercial sector of Wales. She was shortlisted for “Executive coach of the Year” and “Small business Coach of the Year” with the International Coaching Academy in 2017.

Welsh Speaker

I am an experienced accountant based in Carmarthenshire committed to helping and supporting companies with their taxation and financial needs.

With over 30 years experience I pride myself on giving a friendly and professional service to businesses and organisations of all sizes.

My work ranges from accounts preparation, to taxation, PAYE, VAT and estates. I work with companies and organisations of different types including limited companies, sole traders, partnerships and charities, meaning I have a wide range of skills and abilities.

Jennifer Barnfield is a leading Positivity and Visualisation Mindset practitioner specialising in effective communication, both spoken and written.
She is an inspirational public speaker, a number one best-selling author, a former British, Welsh and Scottish ice dance champion, and an international silver medallist. She recently worked in Saudi Arabia for the Royal Family on an award-winning event involving ice rinks in the desert.

In 2017, I founded Jecca Blac, a gender-free makeup brand with a mission to promote inclusivity in beauty. Since launching, we’ve sold over 2 million units globally and partnered with major retailers like Superdrug and Walmart.

I've also had the privilege of collaborating with leading brands such as L'Oréal and NatWest. At just 21, I successfully raised funds to fuel the brand’s growth, and I continue to drive innovation and impact in the beauty industry.

Key Skills

I am a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (FCIPD) with 20+ years’ experience in mainstream HR for a Blue Chip manufacturing company, working across the UK and Europe.
I have been mentoring business leaders through Business Wales for over 5 years across a broad range of businesses. 

I have over 30 years experience and a record of consistent achievement within market-leading global businesses. I have extensive leadership experience across a range of functions including Safety, Health & Environment (SH&E), Company Management, Plant Management, Manufacturing and Logistics. I have achieved commercial and operational goals in senior roles by building winning teams, implementing positive culture change, and through sustainable business process improvements.

I’m Jo Shaddick, owner and designer at byjo.co.uk; a company that creates and makes bespoke stationery for weddings and special occasions.  I set up the business in 2006 while on maternity leave with my eldest daughter.  I wanted a job that I could do from home, grow alongside my family and indulge my creative passion, so I took the conscious decision to step off the corporate ladder and work for myself.  I now have a purpose built home studio and work with over 100 couples a year, designing and producing beautiful invitations, stationery and finishing touches for their big d

A seasoned, focused, results-driven executive, creating shareholder and stakeholder value for over 20 years.  Extensive multi-disciplined and cross functional experience in Manufacturing dealing with Construction, Engineering, Building Services and the Hire Industry. Manufacturing and distributing consumer products/consumer durables B2B/B2C across Multi-Channel Retailers and Blue-Chip customers. Distinguished career establishing best-in-class organisations that propelled businesses to scale and achieve continued competitive growth.

Welsh Speaker

Dr. John R. Thomas is able to offer an unique combination of Business and Academic experience, having been at various times a Manager, a Problem-solver and Lecturer. (Fought it, Thought it and Taught it!).
For nearly 40 years, he has been instrumental in introducing state-of-the-art skills and techniques in diverse industries working for and with some of the best companies in the world.