Empowering people and organisations through transformational coaching and learning.

We work with individuals, leaders, and teams worldwide — blending neuroscience, mindfulness, and deep human wisdom to create lasting change in people, culture, and performance.

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We are a global coaching organisation on a mission to empower people and businesses to grow, thrive, and lead with purpose.

At Mindful Talent, we believe that the most powerful coaching goes beyond performance. It changes how people see themselves, how they relate to others, and how they show up in every area of their lives. Our work blends neuroscience, psychology, mindfulness, and intuition — grounded in science, deepened by wisdom.

We specialise in supporting individuals, teams, and organisations through positive behavioural change, greater alignment, and sustainable success. Whether you're looking to train as a coach, develop your leaders, or invest in your own growth, you'll find a home here.

Meet the

Team

Alister Gray

Founder & Lead Trainer

Alister is a founder, executive coach, meditation guide, and teacher who has trained 600+ coaches across 20+ countries and partnered with global brands including Google, Nike, and KPMG. His work blends neuroscience, human behaviour, and deep self-enquiry to help leaders rediscover purpose and confidence. Featured in Forbes, GQ, and Business Insider.

Ilaria Nardini-Gray

Head of Student Experience & Mentoring

Ilaria is an AC-accredited coach with a holistic, intuitive approach that blends coaching, mindfulness, and spiritual awareness. Since joining Mindful Talent in 2019, she has led the student experience and mentoring programmes, ensuring every coach-in-training feels held, supported, and seen throughout their journey. She is the heartbeat of our community.

Michele Armstrong

Advisor & Mentor

The Transformational Coach was born from Michele's vision. With over 25 years of coaching methodology development, a deep grounding in neuroscience, and a university degree in mindfulness, Michele's work is woven into the DNA of everything we teach. Her methodology continues to shape and inform the programme to this day.

Our Mentor Team

One of the pieces of feedback we hear most consistently from graduates is how extraordinary our mentors are. Warm, skilled, and genuinely invested in your journey, they show up for every student with care and commitment. What makes our mentor team particularly special is that every one of them is a graduate of The Transformational Coach. They've sat where you're sitting. They know the journey from the inside. And they chose to come back to give that experience to others.

Our Lead Trainers

Raymy Boyle, Ian Dunnet, and Rona Doig bring a wealth of coaching experience, warmth, and expertise to every cohort. Together with Alister and Ilaria, they create a learning environment that is rigorous, supportive, and deeply human. You'll get to know them well over your 20 weeks together.

However you're looking to grow,

we have a pathway for you.

Coach Training

Our flagship programme, The Transformational Coach, is an AC-accredited, 20-week journey that will qualify you as a professional coach and change the way you see yourself and the world around you. This isn't just training. It's a philosophy for life.

1:1 Coaching

1:1 Coaching Work directly with one of our experienced, heart-led coaches for a deeply personal coaching experience. Whether you're navigating a career transition, seeking greater clarity, or simply ready to invest in yourself, we'll meet you exactly where you are.

Corporate & Organisational Coaching

We partner with organisations to develop conscious, authentic leaders and build coaching cultures that drive sustainable performance. Our work blends neuroscience, mindfulness, and practical coaching tools to create lasting behavioural change across teams and organisations.

Workshops, Retreats & Events

From transformational workshops to our annual not-for-profit We Are Love retreat in partnership with our charity partner 20/20 Levels, our events bring the Mindful Talent philosophy to life in powerful, experiential ways. Something is always happening in our community.

Head and Heart

We blend the science of neuroscience and psychology with the depth of mindfulness, intuition, and presence. Rigorous and soulful. Grounded and transformational.

The Sacred Container

Every coaching relationship is a sacred space. We hold that space with care, integrity, and deep respect for the human being in front of us.

Philosophy for Life

What we teach doesn't stay in the coaching room. It changes how you lead, how you listen, how you love, and how you show up everywhere.

Being of Service

We are driven by a genuine desire to help people grow. Not from ego. Not from performance. From love and a deep belief in human potential.

Culture is Everything

We believe that culture is the most important ingredient in any organisation's long-term, sustainable success. When people feel seen, valued, and supported, they don't just perform better — they become better. That's the kind of change we help organisations create.

Don't just take our word for it.

"Working with Alister has been one of the most transformative experiences of my career and life. He taught me how to be fuelled by passion rather than fear — an approach that helped me navigate the pressures of hyper-growth and ultimately set me on the path to selling my previous business for north of $100m."

— Adam Ludwin, CEO

"Working with Alister was incredible. He helped me see what I couldn't yet see in myself and bring that to the world with more confidence and conviction than ever before."

— Zoe Blaskey, Motherkind

"Each session leaves me feeling empowered, focused, and energised. I genuinely feel more aligned with my purpose and more confident in my ability to lead and live with intention."

— Shaun Sookoo, CEO, Viomar Holdings

"Alister's positive energy was infectious and he left the group feeling energised. Many of my colleagues came in the next day already using the tools and techniques they learnt in the session."

— Kristina, Brand Planning & Ops, Nike

"The Mindful Talent team delivered an amazing workshop on how to leverage breath to affect energy, mood, and stress levels. We have already started putting the techniques to work in the office as a team!"

— Lindsay Leykin, Platform Sales Manager, Google

Our flagship programme.

The one that started it all.

The Transformational Coach is an AC-accredited, 20-week coach training programme built on 25+ years of methodology, neuroscience, and deep human wisdom. More than a qualification — it's a journey of personal transformation that will change the way you see yourself, your relationships, and your place in the world.

Our next cohort begins
Monday 20th April 2026.

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"This is not any old coaching course. It is a beautiful exercise in self-learning and growth, in a space held by a truly authentic team whose only desire is to simply see you fly."

— Susan McElroy, Transformational Coach Graduate

Whatever brought you here today,

we're glad you found us.

Whether you're ready to train as a coach, develop your leaders, invest in yourself, or simply explore what's possible — we'd love to connect and find out how we can support you.

This is where transformation begins. With a single conversation.