Kate Fares
Marketing & Communications Executive
I am responsible for controlling CDS’s Marketing, Social Media Channels and Company Website, I also work alongside Debbie and Maria to support the administrative duties for the business.
What 5 words would our Clients use to describe me? Friendly, helpful, responsive, bubbly, creative
Where will you find me outside work? Socialising with family and friends, dancing, doing some retail therapy or planning my next adventure!
Steve Thompson-Martyn
Director & Founder
I lead the business and work with clients. In truth I love the working with clients bit way more!!!
What 5 words would our Clients use to describe me? Open, experienced, responsive, hopefully knowledgeable, supportive
Where will you find me outside work? Either at the Rec watching Bath play, in Dartmouth or spending time with our ever expanding family.
John Medcalf
IT Consultant
I am responsible for managing and supporting the computer systems and their users(!) within CDS.
What 5 words would our Clients use to describe me? Problem-solver, knowledgeable, innovative, patient, reliable.
Where will you find me outside work? Preferably (but not always!) anything that takes me away from viewing screens.
Debbie Lea
Client & Communications Administrator
I am responsible for keeping Clients and Consultants connected, booking appointments, meeting rooms etc, setting up our clients on our Client Centre and maintaining a good customer service.
What 5 words would clients use to describe me? Reliable, helpful, friendly, understanding, approachable
Where will you find me outside of work? Usually either swimming or out walking, I love to cook and bake and read and spend quality time with my family.
Maria Coxhead
Executive Administrator
I am responsible for all things financial including sales and purchase ledger, banking and cashflow, payroll, workplace pension, VAT return, insurances, analysis and reports.
What 5 words would clients use to describe me: Responsible. Dependable. Loyal. Conscientious. Effective.
Where will you find me outside of work? A lot of my (spare!) time is spent with my 5 grandchildren, practising Qi Gong, walking my cockapoo, Rolo, and fine dining.
Shaun Allred
Operations Director : Senior Consultant
I am the Operations Director, which means I act as the liaison between clients, consultants and corporate sponsors. I am also heavily involved in supporting our clients on a one to one basis
What 5 words would clients use to describe me: Supportive, Encouraging, Knowledgeable, Engaging, Sensitive
Where will you find me outside work? In a swimming pool or open water, watching Manchester United at Old Trafford, in a restaurant with a glass or two of red wine or most importantly spending time with my family.
Frances Mitchell
Director and Co-Founder
My role is Regional Director for the Midlands, recommending appropriate support solutions to customers and then acting as a link between corporate sponsors, clients and our operations team.
What 5 words would our clients use to describe me? Professional, responsive, innovative, fun to work with and caring and I am so lucky to love my job.
Where will you find me outside work? Outside of work most of my time is taken up with Bobby and Darcey, my Bedlington Terriers – either exercising or getting them ready for shows, from fun days to Crufts. We are hoping to increase our family by having puppies in the near future. Canine maternity leave will be on the agenda!
Sara Penter
Head of Coaching
I am the Head of our Coaching Practice which means waxing lyrical with clients about coaching and the results it can create, matching our exceptional coaches with coachees to ensure we deliver the very best results and personally facilitating 1:1 and team coaching sessions.
What 5 words would clients use to describe me: Insightful, positive, solutions-focused, clarifying and empathic
Where will you find me outside work? You will find me outside walking or jogging (on occasions!), on a yoga mat, on the sofa reading or sitting in the cinema.