Paula is a HCPC-registered sport and exercise psychologist specialising in weight-related behaviours. She has 21+ years experience of supporting others to lead healthier lives, and provides psychological therapy supporting clients with disordered eating, exercise problems and sustainable weight management. She's previously worked with Mind charity to raise awareness around over-exercising, and is a strong advocate for promoting a healthy mindset for exercise and movement. She's an expert in motivation and has published over 40 peer-reviewed papers, co-edited the Applied Sport and Exercise Practitioner book, and has recently started a YouTube channel (@DrPaulaWatson) to share psychological tips about eating, exercise and weight.

Richard's reputation in coach education and development spans Rugby Union, Fencing, Slalom Canoe and professional cycling, including his work with the UCI's World Cycling Elite Coach Education Programme in Switzerland. He received his MBE for services to education and community sport in 2017 and was awarded UK Coaching Coach Developer of the Year in 2018. He has worked at Winchester since 2005, and his research centres on a more holistic approach to coaching, with particular focus on creativity, innovation and the role of play. Applied work rather than academic abstraction is his hallmark. He also competes in Ironman and has completed the Atacama Desert Ultra-marathon, which tells you something about how he approaches challenge

Justin is a Professor of Nutritional Physiology within the Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK. He is also a Registered Nutritionist® and Fellow of the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine and Editor-in-Chief of the Nutrition Evidence Database (supporting an evidence-based approach for nutrition professionals).

With a wealth of experience (over 25 years) in sport and exercise physiology and nutrition, Justin has worked at various institutions including the British Olympic Medical Centre (London), Brunel University (London), Victoria University (Melbourne), the University of Hertfordshire, and Danone Global Research & Innovation (Utrecht, The Netherlands). His research focuses on applied nutritional physiology, exploring dietary and nutrient strategies to support exercise training and recovery, muscular adaptations and cardio-metabolic health; with particular interest in polyphenol nutrients, plant-based proteins and use of probiotic/fibre approaches.

Justin has supported numerous athletes, including Nutrition Advisor to professional teams. He has recently co-authored a new textbook: ‘Integrative Sport and Exercise Nutrition: A health-feeds-performance perspective’, the first of its kind to shift thinking towards a holistic, systems-based, personalised approach to support athletes and long-term health.

Owner of Jo’s Fitness Hub

From actress to grassroots fitness, business owner and educator, Joanne Groves has spent over 38 years challenging how the fitness industry thinks, coaches, and communicates.

She is an international keynote speaker, owner of Jo’s Movement Hub, director of Sewers and Knitters, and Course Director and Education Quality Lead at Faster Health and Fitness.

Joanne helps clubs look after, develop, and retain their personal trainers, enhancing team culture, member experience, referrals, repeat business, and retention.

Founder of My Pilates London in Putney, Pete Pallai is a two-time Olympian and former professional Rugby player. Pete says, “Having competed in rugby and bobsleigh for over 20 years the impact and injuries took their toll. Pilates brought me back to full functionality and more. Pilates underpins all our other activities. Whatever your sport and however you like to keep fit, Pilates makes you stronger, faster and more resilient.

Pilates is a form of strength training using bodyweight and spring-loaded equipment to build functional strength, stability, and muscle tone, in the core, back, and hips. It emphasizes control and muscular endurance over heavy loading. Many athletes use it as a complement to heavier resistance training to address weaknesses and improve movement quality.

Pete also travels the world as a Balanced Body Pilates Educator and Presenter. As an Educator, Pete teaches Balanced Body’s Pilates Comprehensive (500 hour program) and Balanced Body’s bespoke Group Reformer for Fitnesss Professionals. In the latter, he upskills existing group exercise staff in what they need to know to design and deliver effective, engaging Group Reformer classes in club setting.

Kriss is the Managing Director for Gym80 in the UK and Ireland. Having worked as an elite fitness professional for now 30 years, his wealth of experience lies in both operator and supplier sides, consulting on numerous projects in between these spaces also. Kriss’s experience have had him working in senior positions in the private sector as well the education sector. All after running a successful fitness and personal training company in his 20’s.

Having built incredible relationships and strong partnerships with the world’s leading fitness brands, Gym80 have accessed the market as real disruptors and now are seen in innovators in both biomechanics and aesthetically superior strength equipment.

Josh is the Third Space Head of Education.

His role is to educate, assess and progress their personal trainers whilst ensuring quality across the group.

Josh is the Third Space Head of Education.

His role is to educate, assess and progress their personal trainers whilst ensuring quality across the group.

Heather has spent her career helping some of the world's best fitness, wellness and longevity brands grow, building the strategies, teams, and systems that turn good ideas into realities.

As CMO of the Bespoke Program at Studio Grow, Heather is part of a team of industry experts who provide brands with C-suite firepower and hands-on consultancy. Heather has worked with some of the biggest names in the fitness industry, including Third Space, Mindbody, Tonal and Merrithew, and in addition to fitness, she has a specialism in longevity and biohacking brands, working with the likes of Dave Asprey to bring new concept launches to life.

Ian Donley is the Founder and CEO of Tees Valley Innovation (TVI) and brings more than 35 years of leadership across the UK&I’s private and public leisure sectors. As the exclusive UK agent for WellnessSpace Brands, Ian combines deep operational expertise with a forward‑looking approach to innovation — identifying, sourcing, and introducing cutting‑edge fitness, wellness, and recovery technologies to the UK&I market.

His work centres on elevating user experience while delivering strong commercial returns for operators. With demand for recovery solutions accelerating across every part of the sector, Ian has supported the majority of leading operators across the UK&I in developing bespoke, high‑performing recovery concepts tailored to their brand, audience, and operational model.

After training in the Netherlands, Christien Bird worked with musculoskeletal and women’s health outpatients at Central Middlesex Hospital, London. She also worked with the clinical research team at Brunel University London after gaining her Master’s degree in research methods at King’s College London. Christien founded the White Hart Clinic in Barnes in 1995, a busy multidisciplinary practice that offers musculoskeletal, pelvic health, psychological and medical services www.whitehartclinic.co.uk

Christien is the co-founder of the Menopause Movement online certified training and community platform for health and fitness professionals www.menopausemovement.co

The movement has created a community and training platform for the fitness and health world to confidently treat & train women into the menopause.

She loves everything about movement, continues to compete as an age-group athlete for British triathlon representing Britain. Much of her drive is supporting women in enjoying movement and staying strong. Completely stepping out of her comfort zone, she has registered for an ironman in August 25 and will need all the support & advice she can get!

Dr Glenda Rivoallan is a resilience expert, positive psychology specialist and founder of We Talk Wellbeing and Fourthzone, a female-only premium luxury wellbeing club launching in Jersey in June 2026. Known for her energetic, relatable, and deeply human approach, Glenda has become a leading voice in wellbeing, behaviour change, and emotional resilience across the fitness, education, and corporate sectors.

With a background spanning health coaching, leadership development, and wellbeing education, Glenda is passionate about helping people move beyond burnout, self-doubt, and “all-or-nothing” thinking. Her work blends evidence-based psychology with practical, real-world strategies that empower individuals and teams to build confidence, adaptability, and sustainable wellbeing habits.

Glenda is the creator of the Resilient as Fudge framework, a refreshingly honest approach to resilience that encourages people to embrace imperfection while developing emotional strength and self-belief. She is also the lead developer of innovative health and wellbeing coaching qualifications designed to shape the future of holistic coaching practice.

An engaging keynote speaker and facilitator, Glenda is recognised for delivering thought-provoking sessions filled with humour, warmth, and actionable insight. Her mission is simple: to help people thrive, not just survive, in work and life.

Arif Isikgun is the founder of Ai Beauty Consultancy, an international speaker, educator, and specialist in emotional intelligence, storytelling, and human connection within the luxury wellness and beauty industries. With more than 20 years of experience spanning luxury retail, spa, fragrance, and wellbeing, Arif has worked with globally recognised names including Aman, Dorchester Collection, and Champneys, helping brands redefine client experience through emotionally led education and communication.

Known for his thought provoking and commercially impactful approach, Arif’s work explores the intersection between wellbeing, identity, culture, and connection. He is the creator of the Retail Excellence methodology and co-author of the best seller book StorySeller, which focuses on storytelling as a tool for authentic communication and growth.

As a contributing author to Beyond Reps, Arif brings a fresh perspective to the fitness and wellbeing space, challenging outdated narratives around performance, perfection, and optimisation. His work advocates for a more human centred future, one rooted in emotional wellbeing, belonging, and meaningful connection rather than relentless performance alone.

Dr Glenda Rivoallan is a resilience expert, positive psychology specialist and founder of We Talk Wellbeing and Fourthzone, a female-only premium luxury wellbeing club launching in Jersey in June 2026. Known for her energetic, relatable, and deeply human approach, Glenda has become a leading voice in wellbeing, behaviour change, and emotional resilience across the fitness, education, and corporate sectors.

With a background spanning health coaching, leadership development, and wellbeing education, Glenda is passionate about helping people move beyond burnout, self-doubt, and “all-or-nothing” thinking. Her work blends evidence-based psychology with practical, real-world strategies that empower individuals and teams to build confidence, adaptability, and sustainable wellbeing habits.

Glenda is the creator of the Resilient as Fudge framework, a refreshingly honest approach to resilience that encourages people to embrace imperfection while developing emotional strength and self-belief. She is also the lead developer of innovative health and wellbeing coaching qualifications designed to shape the future of holistic coaching practice.

An engaging keynote speaker and facilitator, Glenda is recognised for delivering thought-provoking sessions filled with humour, warmth, and actionable insight. Her mission is simple: to help people thrive, not just survive, in work and life.

Jenny brings over 35 years of experience in physical activity and education, having led the development and growth of specialist health and fitness awarding organisations, including her most recent role as MD of Active IQ over the last 12 years. With a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, she has also worked across education provider and operator environments, and she is committed to supporting individuals as they enter and progress through the sector. Over the past three decades, Jenny has witnessed—and helped shape—the evolution of fitness education from traditional instructor training to a more comprehensive, evidence informed and wellbeing focused ecosystem. Her passion for lifelong learning continues to drive her mission to equip physical activity professionals with the skills needed to meaningfully enhance the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. Internationally, Jenny has played a pivotal role in shaping accreditation and quality assurance standards for organisations including the European Health and Fitness Association (now Europe Active), the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) Ireland, and the International Confederation of Registers of Exercise Professionals (ICREPs). Jenny now runs her own consultancy business, JP Consulting, which provides strategic advisory services for training providers, employers, sector stakeholders and awarding organisations.

Nathan D’Rozario is the Head of Business Development at The Fitness Group and has over 20 years of experience across the health, fitness and wellness industries.

Nathan began his career as a fitness instructor and personal trainer before progressing into leadership roles across education, partnerships and international operations. Prior to joining The Fitness Group, he was the Director of Education at MEFITPRO in Dubai, where he worked with leading global brands including TRX Training, Hyperice, Les Mills, Eleiko, Myzone and Wattbike.

Nathan later went on to become the International Education and Training Manager for TRX Training, supporting the growth and delivery of education internationally.

Today, Nathan works closely with operators, educators and industry partners to help shape the future of fitness education, with a focus on developing modern coaches who can support not just physical performance, but wider wellbeing, behaviour change and long term lifestyle transformation.

Samir Kapoor is the Founder of MultiFit Gyms, F1TCO, Wellness Point, and MYG, and a global leader in fitness and wellness. He is an elected Council Member and Treasurer at World Active, where he chairs the Global Skills & Workforce Working Group and contributes to global strategy across skills, governance, and public affairs. He also partners with leading international brands such as Exigo UK, BOX12, and Speedflex, guiding their product and market expansion strategies.

As the former MD of MultiFit, Samir led the brand's growth from a single 3,500 sq. ft. centre in 2015 to 37 centres across India, the UK, and UAE. Under his leadership, MultiFit forged high-profile alliances with Volkswagen Polo Cup, Premier Futsal, and global icons like Ryan Giggs and Ronaldinho, positioning it among India’s top four fitness brands. He also founded the MultiFit Exercise Science Academy, driving industry-ready talent.

With prior leadership roles at Standard Chartered and Bank of America, Samir brings deep HR and business expertise. An alumnus of Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, he now hosts The Samir Kapoor Show, a podcast showcasing the success journeys of global fitness entrepreneurs.

Dr Glenda Rivoallan is a resilience expert, positive psychology specialist and founder of We Talk Wellbeing and Fourthzone, a female-only premium luxury wellbeing club launching in Jersey in June 2026. Known for her energetic, relatable, and deeply human approach, Glenda has become a leading voice in wellbeing, behaviour change, and emotional resilience across the fitness, education, and corporate sectors.

With a background spanning health coaching, leadership development, and wellbeing education, Glenda is passionate about helping people move beyond burnout, self-doubt, and “all-or-nothing” thinking. Her work blends evidence-based psychology with practical, real-world strategies that empower individuals and teams to build confidence, adaptability, and sustainable wellbeing habits.

Glenda is the creator of the Resilient as Fudge framework, a refreshingly honest approach to resilience that encourages people to embrace imperfection while developing emotional strength and self-belief. She is also the lead developer of innovative health and wellbeing coaching qualifications designed to shape the future of holistic coaching practice.

An engaging keynote speaker and facilitator, Glenda is recognised for delivering thought-provoking sessions filled with humour, warmth, and actionable insight. Her mission is simple: to help people thrive, not just survive, in work and life.

Arif Isikgun is the founder of Ai Beauty Consultancy, an international speaker, educator, and specialist in emotional intelligence, storytelling, and human connection within the luxury wellness and beauty industries. With more than 20 years of experience spanning luxury retail, spa, fragrance, and wellbeing, Arif has worked with globally recognised names including Aman, Dorchester Collection, and Champneys, helping brands redefine client experience through emotionally led education and communication.

Known for his thought provoking and commercially impactful approach, Arif’s work explores the intersection between wellbeing, identity, culture, and connection. He is the creator of the Retail Excellence methodology and co-author of the best seller book StorySeller, which focuses on storytelling as a tool for authentic communication and growth.

As a contributing author to Beyond Reps, Arif brings a fresh perspective to the fitness and wellbeing space, challenging outdated narratives around performance, perfection, and optimisation. His work advocates for a more human centred future, one rooted in emotional wellbeing, belonging, and meaningful connection rather than relentless performance alone.

Jenny brings over 35 years of experience in physical activity and education, having led the development and growth of specialist health and fitness awarding organisations, including her most recent role as MD of Active IQ over the last 12 years. With a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, she has also worked across education provider and operator environments, and she is committed to supporting individuals as they enter and progress through the sector. Over the past three decades, Jenny has witnessed—and helped shape—the evolution of fitness education from traditional instructor training to a more comprehensive, evidence informed and wellbeing focused ecosystem. Her passion for lifelong learning continues to drive her mission to equip physical activity professionals with the skills needed to meaningfully enhance the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. Internationally, Jenny has played a pivotal role in shaping accreditation and quality assurance standards for organisations including the European Health and Fitness Association (now Europe Active), the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) Ireland, and the International Confederation of Registers of Exercise Professionals (ICREPs). Jenny now runs her own consultancy business, JP Consulting, which provides strategic advisory services for training providers, employers, sector stakeholders and awarding organisations.

Nathan D’Rozario is the Head of Business Development at The Fitness Group and has over 20 years of experience across the health, fitness and wellness industries.

Nathan began his career as a fitness instructor and personal trainer before progressing into leadership roles across education, partnerships and international operations. Prior to joining The Fitness Group, he was the Director of Education at MEFITPRO in Dubai, where he worked with leading global brands including TRX Training, Hyperice, Les Mills, Eleiko, Myzone and Wattbike.

Nathan later went on to become the International Education and Training Manager for TRX Training, supporting the growth and delivery of education internationally.

Today, Nathan works closely with operators, educators and industry partners to help shape the future of fitness education, with a focus on developing modern coaches who can support not just physical performance, but wider wellbeing, behaviour change and long term lifestyle transformation.

Samir Kapoor is the Founder of MultiFit Gyms, F1TCO, Wellness Point, and MYG, and a global leader in fitness and wellness. He is an elected Council Member and Treasurer at World Active, where he chairs the Global Skills & Workforce Working Group and contributes to global strategy across skills, governance, and public affairs. He also partners with leading international brands such as Exigo UK, BOX12, and Speedflex, guiding their product and market expansion strategies.

As the former MD of MultiFit, Samir led the brand's growth from a single 3,500 sq. ft. centre in 2015 to 37 centres across India, the UK, and UAE. Under his leadership, MultiFit forged high-profile alliances with Volkswagen Polo Cup, Premier Futsal, and global icons like Ryan Giggs and Ronaldinho, positioning it among India’s top four fitness brands. He also founded the MultiFit Exercise Science Academy, driving industry-ready talent.

With prior leadership roles at Standard Chartered and Bank of America, Samir brings deep HR and business expertise. An alumnus of Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, he now hosts The Samir Kapoor Show, a podcast showcasing the success journeys of global fitness entrepreneurs.