About Us

At Spring all our coaches have held demanding management or operational positions in highly commercial environments.

We walk the talk with our own ongoing training, qualifications and peer supervision to back up our client experience. On top of this, we work to the EMCC Code of Ethics so you know where you stand.

We understand what you need because we’ve been there and are at the sharp-end daily in the world’s top businesses.

We don’t hide behind flipcharts or long PowerPoints. We work directly with your people. We instigate structured programmes for changing behaviour. And we do it with results in mind, which means we’ll commit you to measurable change.

We’ve done this for organisations in sectors ranging from retail and banking, to the public sector and charities. Those brands range from EDF Energy, Rolls Royce, and Britvic to Business in the Community.

Got an issue you’d like to talk through? Call us. 01278 769159.


Meet the Team

Luke Thomas

The man

A practical expert in developing people.  Frank, energetic & always looking for higher performance… whilst making sure it’s fun along the way.  Reading, Tennis, Cycling & Scuba Diving help keep Luke at the top of his game – not to mention being a dad!

The Track Record

Sure footed career with a rapid rise through operational & management roles in Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Wholesale, Retail, Ops & HR working with Clarks, Ecco, Columbia Sportswear, John Lewis, Harrods & Debenhams.

The paperwork!

  • NLP Master Practitioner
  • Hypnosis Practitioner (not what you might be thinking!)
  • Post-grad in Human Resource Management (CIPD)
  • Post-grad in Marketing (CIM)
  • Good Boss Certified
Sian Bryant

The woman

Loves developing individual & organisational capability. Sian works on what really matters by truly listening & establishing strong rapport. An astute & creative thinker. Family, cooking, concerts & Cornwall keep her energetic & smiling!

The Track Record

HR strategy, line management, leadership, organisational development & design, exec coaching. Senior HR roles for Nationwide Building Society. Somerfield. Marks & Spencer.

The paperwork!

  • Advanced Diploma in Coaching & Mentoring
  • Chartered Member of the CIPD
  • MBTI & FIRO B
  • Good Boss Certified
Andrew Manuel

The man

Calm with sound judgement, high integrity & an eye for detail. Loves developing people through creative training using Accelerated Learning & NLP plus dynamic “coalface coaching” with immediate impact. Supports both Arsenal & Argyle, and of course there’s the annual pilgrimage to the Alps!

The Track Record

50:50 split to date of operational management and training & development / consultancy. Organisations include M&S, Toshiba, Somerfield, Liverpool Victoria, Lloyds Banking Group, & Lloyds Pharmacy.

The paperwork!

  • NLP Master Practitioner
  • NLP Coach
  • MBTI certified
  • Good Boss certified
Vicki Hopkins

The woman

A supportive, intuitive trainer & coach with a clear focus on achieving results & helping individuals thrive during change. Enjoys having fun with family, photography & relaxing at the gym.

The Track Record

Diverse industries include retail, IT, financial services, distribution, business investment & domestic services working with Clarks, Specialist Computer Holdings, Business Post, Britannic Assurance, Homeserve & British Airways.

The paperwork!

  • NLP Practitioner
  • MCIPD
  • BA (Hons) Business Management & Human Resource Management (2:1)
  • British Psychological Society Certificates Level A & B
  • CIPD Certificate in Training Practice
Petra Rexroth

The woman

Human performance specialist. Passionate about inspiring people, thought leadership & systems thinking. Dynamic in delivering sustainable change. Admires art & anything creative. Recharges batteries & refreshes her mind by backpacking the world.

The Track Record

Diverse career in consulting with positions in leadership, sales, marketing, HR change & management and scientific research for UBS, Commerzbank, Volkswagen, Continental, City of Hannover, Fraunhofer Institute & The Change Management Group.

The paperwork!

  • Master’s Degree in Sociology
  • Change Management – Birkbeck, London
  • Diploma in Personal Performance Coaching
  • Diploma in Corporate & Executive Coaching