Dr Suzi Richer is a herbalist and environmental archaeologist who studies the relationships between people, plants and the planet, both past and present. She is a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists. Suzi lives in Kendal.
Jane Clarke is based near Penrith in Cumbria and is the author of nine best-selling books, was a columnist for over a decade for the Observer, The Times, Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday, and regularly contributes to television debates. She advises some of the world’s leading sportspeople, entertainers and media professionals.
Professor Sir Cary Cooper is a leading expert on workplace wellbeing. He is 50th Anniversary Professor of Organisational Psychology and Health at the Alliance Manchester Business School, part of the University of Manchester, and is co-founder of Robertson Cooper wellbeing specialists and business psychologists. He was knighted for his contribution to social sciences in 2014.
James Wilson, aka The Sleep Geek, was born into a family business which sold beds and mattresses. He dreamed of being a professional footballer, then worked in sleep-related retail and, eventually, became a sleep practitioner giving advice to those who struggle to nod off.
As co-founder of the Halcyon club and seasoned entrepreneur, Kerry brings lived experience of strategic leadership and business resilience to the club. As co-founder of Solomons Europe, a Chartered Surveying practice,she has spent over two decades shaping SME growth, fostering adaptability, and championing talent development. A strong advocate for DISC profiling and the Wiley 5 Behaviours model, she believes in the importance of understanding behavioural dynamics to strengthen team performance, collaborative relationships and agile decision-making. Kerry’s people-centered approach ensures our delegates gain practical strategies for leadership, team cohesion, strategic agility, collaboration, and navigating complex challenges and opportunities.
Joanne Chambers is a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and a registered practitioner with the Health and Care Professions Council. She founded Lakeland Capabilities 12 years ago and works with organisations to help them maximise the potential of their employees through a range of business psychology tools.
Dr Zoe Billings has a PhD in Biology and spent 18 years as a police officer, latterly as an inspector managing road traffic fatalities. She uses her background as a biologist to challenge thinking on how we perform as part of the team at the Adapt & Evolve Consultancy.
Dominic is CEO and co-founder of The Halcyon Club, where he supports high-performing professionals in balancing the demands of leadership with long-term resilience. A Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS), he is also Managing Director of Solomons Europe. With over 25 years of hands-on experience in the construction and engineering sectors, Dominic has delivered complex infrastructure projects while championing sustainable delivery and collaborative supply chain relationships.
He is a firm believer that mutual trust and cooperation are essential to achieving successful project outcomes. Through The Halcyon Club, Dominic brings practical insight, strategic clarity, and a people-focused approach to leadership development.
