May 4, 2021
Gareth Timmins is a former Royal Marines Commando and ex-Director of Leadership Programmes and Operations at The Halcyon Club – a high-performance retreat in the Lake District designed for elite thinkers and corporate leaders.
A bestselling author of two acclaimed books on mindset, high-pressure leadership, cognitive restructuring, and rapid decision-making. Gareth now works as a consultant and performance strategist, helping people and organisations cut through chaos, rethink how they lead, and unpick the mental baggage that limits performance.
His journey through elite sport, military operations, and cognitive science has shaped a grounded yet counter-intuitive perspective on human behaviour and optimisation. Gareth challenges conventional notions of resilience – advocating instead for cognitive endurance and cycling as sustainable models for maintaining high performance without psychological cost.
He is currently undertaking PhD research within the Professional Doctoral Academy at the University of Huddersfield, exploring performance and decision-making in high-stakes environments – bridging elite operational experience with behavioural and cognitive science. His research examines intuitive, experience-based decision-making, leadership, and resilience under pressure, aiming to develop evidence-based models applicable across defence, policing, emergency services, and other critical sectors.
Gareth has previously contributed to the University of Surrey Business School, enriching its MSc in Entrepreneurial Thinking through his interpretation of fear and decision-making under stress. His consultancy clients include North East Counter Terrorism Policing, KIA Motors, OBE, and Leeds Rhinos, among others.
My instagram: @garethtimminsauthor
Websites:
www.gareth-timmins.com
www.noughtpointone.co.uk
May 4, 2021
David Tossell is the author of 17 sports books and has enjoyed a four-decade career in sports journalism and communications. He has been short-listed seven times in the British Sports Book Awards and twice for the MCC/Cricket Society Book of the Year. Among his titles are biographies of Jimmy Greaves, Alan Ball, Tony Greig, Malcolm Allison, Tommy Docherty, Bertie Mee and Derek Dougan, and the stories of the Wales rugby team of the 1970s, the 1953 FA Cup final, the Arsenal double season of 1971 and the iconic 1976 West Indies cricket tour of England. Beginning his career on local newspapers, he became executive sports editor of the Today newspaper before embarking on a 25-year career at the National Football League, where he is Director of Public Affairs (Europe). His latest book All Crazee Now: English Football and Footballers in the 1970s was published in February 2021 by Pitch Publishing.
Twitter: @David_Tossell
Dec 5, 2024
Gamal Turawa is an accomplished speaker, and advocate for resilience, authenticity, and transformational change. Drawing from his ground-breaking career as a former officer in London’s Metropolitan Police and his journey as an out Black gay man, Gamal brings unparalleled depth and insight to his writing. His works explore themes of identity, diversity, emotional intelligence, and the power of personal transformation.
As a trailblazer in his field, Gamal’s experiences offer readers a unique perspective on navigating systems of power, breaking barriers, and fostering meaningful connections. His storytelling is marked by vulnerability, courage, and a compelling blend of humour and gravitas, making his work both relatable and deeply impactful.
Gamal’s writing aims to inspire readers to embrace their authentic selves, challenge biases, and engage in the vital work of creating more inclusive and equitable spaces—whether in their personal lives, workplaces, or communities. Through his books and essays, he encourages others to recognise the ripple effects of their actions and to move from transactional to transformational ways of living and leading.
When he’s not writing, Gamal engages audiences as a keynote speaker and consultant, guiding organisations and individuals toward meaningful change. He is passionate about mentoring future leaders and amplifying voices from underrepresented communities. Gamal is currently working on projects that weave his personal experiences into universal lessons, offering readers a roadmap for resilience and growth.
Vision as an Author
Gamal envisions his writing as a bridge between diverse experiences and shared humanity, helping readers find strength in their stories and courage in their journeys. His works serve as a call to action for greater empathy, self-awareness, and collective transformation.
Nov 19, 2024
Andrew Turvil is a restaurant writer and editor who did the poacher-turned-gamekeeper thing and co-owned a London pub between 2015 and 2024. A former editor of The Good Food Guide, AA Restaurant Guide and Which? Pub Guide, Andrew has spent the last 30-odd years writing about food and drink. His non-fiction book about the explosive 1990s restaurant scene, Blood, Sweat & Asparagus Spears, based on his first-hand experience, is due for publication by Elliott & Thompson in 2025. He’s also a world record-breaking screenwriter which he tells us is not as exciting as it sounds.
Twitter: @craboroyster
May 19, 2022
Charlie Unwin is an author, speaker and coach with over 20 years experience in the field of human performance and psychology.
As a performance coach Charlie has worked with elite individuals and teams in sport, business and the military. These include multiple Olympics Champions, senior executives in FTSE100 companies, UK Special Forces, England Football, Premier League clubs and the Royal Household.
Charlie’s passion for human performance has been uniquely shaped by a varied career. A platoon commander on the front-line in Iraq Charlie learnt about leading people in complex and dangerous environments. As an athlete with TeamGB he discovered the art and science of learning, competing and performing at the highest level. Combined with his academic foundation in psychology and award-winning research into Motivational Climate in Elite Teams, Charlie has a deep understanding of the individual differences that make us all unique in how we define and achieve success.
Charlie has designed and delivered award-winning programmes for global businesses focused on talent development, high-performing teams and delivering results under pressure. His clients range from start-ups to global businesses including Coca-Cola, Dyson, Lego, Virgin, Sainsbury’s, GlaxoSmithKline and the Bank of England.
Author of the book Inside Out – How to train your mind and nerve for high performance
Instagram: charlie_unwin
LinkedIn: @CharlieUnwin
Jun 6, 2023
Simon Waterson joined the Royal Navy Commandos at sixteen and served in the special forces for seven years before embarking on a career as a fitness trainer. Over the last twenty-five years he has become the film industry’s most in-demand health and fitness advisor. Based in the UK, Simon travels all over the world preparing actors for major roles before accompanying them on set to keep them fit during filming.
Simon has written two books, Intelligent Fitness and The 10-Week Intelligent Fitness Challenge. Both were big bestsellers, with the latter hitting number 1 on the overall Amazon chart. Simon is also a regular guest on This Morning.
https://www.instagram.com/simonwatersonperformance/?hl=en
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