About Us
Graham Roberts
Graham is fascinated by what makes people tick, and by the moment someone realises they're more capable than they believed. He builds his work around that moment.
He starts by listening. He meets you where you are, because any invitation to try a new way forward only needs trust, respect and a real appetite to grow. He's curious about why people make the decisions they make, and what it takes to ignite the motivation to reach what they aspire to. He believes far more is possible than most of us think. The work is finding the way.
He has consulted, coached, spoken and facilitated team development with organisations large and small across the globe, with a particular interest in helping multi-generational teams collaborate well.
Previously, his career in the pharmaceutical industry spanned operational, leadership and strategic roles, including Learning & Development. He holds an MSc in Coaching and Behavioural Change from Henley Business School, is an accredited MBTI practitioner, and is a member of the Henley Centre for Coaching and Behavioural Change.
Outside work, you'll find him with his wife Lisa, son Thomas and Alaskan Malamute Boba, or training for the next endurance adventure somewhere in the world. He shares the lessons he picks up along the way at @less.onsforyou.
Frances Squires
Frances joined Graham at Ispire in 2015, bringing her joy and interest in working with people to bring their dreams to life.
With a background in Marketing and Learning & Development, she is often working behind the scenes making sure everything happens when it should.
She cares about making people happy and process run smoothly, and believes that the little things make a big difference.
Frances has a calm, reassuring manner, and works hard to ensure the needs of those around her are met.
Frances background is in the Pharmaceutical Industry across various Operational and Learning & Development roles. She holds a degree in Marketing and is certified in Learning & Development by the CIPD .
When not working Frances is kept busy by her husband Gary, three children, Steph, Nathan & Robyn and dog Chester.
Partners
Jamie Garner
Jamie has over 2 decades of experience developing strategy for, analysing impact of and making sense of transformation in organisations large and small across the world, regardless of sector.
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Julia Reeves
Julia's passion and practice of designing, implementing and leading business change and transformation spans over 20 years, shaping the operational and cultural landscape for some of the biggest organisations in the UK.
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Nyambe (Yam) Sumbwanyambe
Yam has almost 20 years experience in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors driving commercial excellence, strategic initiatives, and business growth while empowering leaders to create sustainable change and build high-performing teams in complex global environments.
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