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About Talking Talent

Most organisations don’t have a talent problem. They have an environment problem.

Our story

For over 20 years, we’ve helped organisations understand what is really holding people back and how the environment around them shapes what’s possible for leaders, teams, and talent.

 

 

When talented people struggle, stall, or leave, the instinct is to look at the individual. We’ve learned to look wider, at the context they’re working within, and what may need to change.

See how our thinking has evolved – and why this work matters more than ever.

 

  • 20+ years of experience
  • 400k+ lives impacted
  • 20+ years of experience
  • 400k+ lives impacted
  • Global client partnerships
  • Expert coaches across key markets
  • 20+ years of experience
  • 400k+ lives impacted

Who we are

We help organisations build cultures people want to stay and grow in.

Talking Talent is a global coaching company that partners with some of the world’s most recognised organisations.

We work at the intersection of leadership, inclusion and human connection – helping businesses create environments where people can do their best work.

Our approach is grounded in behavioural science, real conversation and over 20 years of experience working with leaders at every level.

 

 

What we believe

People perform better when the environment around them supports the work they’re trying to do.

We believe talent does not fail in isolation.

It is shaped by the systems, behaviours, and expectations around it. That’s why our work goes beyond individual coaching alone. We help people think more clearly, lead with greater confidence, and navigate pressure more effectively – while also helping organisations evolve the cultural and structural conditions that shape performance in the first place.

Because lasting change rarely comes from  focusing only on the person and not the environment around them.

This thinking sits at the heart of how Talking Talent works.

 

Our
values

Own it

We take responsibility for the part we play in making the business stronger. That means showing initiative, acting with accountability, and taking our own development seriously — not waiting to be told what matters.

Inspire Change

We stay connected to the reason we are here: to improve lives at scale and help build healthier, more effective organisations. We do not just adapt to change. We help create it, intentionally.

Better together

We know this work is stronger because of the people around us. We value different perspectives, share responsibility, and step in where needed. Collaboration here is not a slogan. It is how we work.

Be Human

We treat people as people, not functions. We build trust through respect, empathy, and honesty — recognising the person behind every role, every conversation, and every moment of pressure.

Careers

Love what you do.
Live what you do.

We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their authentic self, and where anyone can succeed. Your unique perspective, skills and experiences can make a difference, so if you’re ready to shape the future, get in touch.

Meet the team

The people you’ll work with

Explore our people
Executive Coach

Andrea Grossman

Andrea uses an integrated approach, drawing on a range of disciplines to support senior executives, aspiring leaders and high-potential employees in career progression.

Affiliate Coach

Lucy Dale

Lucy’s clients often mention her excellence in focusing their thinking while providing space for reflection and exploration, as well as deconstructing unhelpful patterns and blockers.​

Head of coaching EMEA

Rob Bravo

Helping individuals account for their strengths, ability to achieve their best and their capacity to change.​

Executive Coach

Shamela Kylassum​

With some 20 years in a demanding career as a management consultant for PwC, PA Consulting & BT Syntegra she understands the demands of high-pressure work environments.​

Executive Coach

Tamsin Slyce

Tamsin engages her clients in purposeful exploration and reflection. They value her astute questions, insightful observations, her stretch and support. She is known for her wisdom and warmth.​

Executive Coach

Claire Jung

She is known for helping her clients to shift their perspectives on what is possible for them. Claire believes that understanding and shaping our habits and beliefs will help us thrive in diverse and challenging environments.

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This work is harder than it looks. That’s why support matters.

Most leaders aren’t told that until they’re already in it. Support shouldn’t
arrive after judgement slips or confidence erodes. It should be there by design.

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