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.
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
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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.
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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.
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