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Speakers

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• Agnieszka Koizumi

  Communication Expert, University Lecturer and Corporate Ghostwriter

  A communication strategist, university lecturer, and corporate ghostwriter with experience in communication, employer branding, employee engagement, and leadership communication. She has worked with LG, Bosch, and IBM, helping leaders and teams transform complex ideas into meaningful narratives that inspire action. Holding an MBA and a Masters degree in Journalism and Social Communication, She combines academic expertise with extensive business practice and has delivered training programs and workshops for multicultural teams across Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America She is supported by academic scholarships at the University of Memphis (USA) and the Università degli Studi di Torino (Italy), she developed a strong interest in the intersection of communication, culture, and leadership. Her work focuses on helping people and organizations build trust, engagement, and meaningful connections through authentic communication.

• Anuradha Ananth-Huggler

  Librarian

  Previously an English Teacher, Journalist and Communications Manager. She became a Librarian in 2024 at the Jersey College for Girls, where she shares her love for reading and literature with the students. At a time when reading habits world-wide are at a decline, her mission is to instil in young people a love of books and get them to Read for Pleasure (RfP) for at least 10 minutes a day. She backs her talk with research which shows that volitional, self-directed and choice-led reading can help children and young people engage better with learning and improve their academic outcomes across all subjects. With a BA in English Literature, Journalism and Communications; and an MA in World Heritage Studies, She previously lived in India and German, Anu invites us to rethink what a library can be, how reading can be a powerful tool for self-development; and why silence, stories and stillness may matter more than ever in a fast moving world

• Briony Sun

  Founder and Educator

  Briony Sun is the founder of ThinkChinese and an education entrepreneur exploring how learning systems shape leadership, resilience, and human development in an age of artificial intelligence and global uncertainty. Her work bridges Eastern educational philosophy with modern global learning systems, challenging conventional assumptions about discipline, creativity, freedom, and human development. Through curriculum innovation, teacher development, and cross-cultural education initiatives, Briony advocates for a new generation of education - one that develops not only knowledge, but the human qualities needed to navigate complexity, uncertainty, and rapid change. Her work focuses on responsibility, resilience, interdisciplinary thinking, and the long-term development of human capability in an increasingly interconnected world.

• Dan Wood

  Founder INSO, Innovation Architect, Ex-Army

  Founder and CEO of INSO, a global innovation consultancy devoted to uniting a diverse community of innovators, creators, and leaders from around the world. As co-host of The Good Ideas Club podcast and keynote speaker, Dan also sparks insightful conversations and connects valuable lessons across a broad panel of guests and events, fostering dialogue that bridges creativity, experience, and action. Driven by core values of curiosity, creativity, and decisive action, Dan constantly challenges comfort zones and rejects stagnation, thriving in dynamic environments where bold experimentation leads to meaningful growth. His expertise includes a civil engineering degree, a decade of service in the British Army’s elite Parachute Regiment, and five years in offshore finance with a focus on designing exceptional FinTech systems.

• Danielle Mynes

  Teacher, Activist and Poet

  I am a secondary school teacher, feminist activist, mother, and poet. I write about female experience, the violence and barriers women and girls face daily and in the past, my connection to the sea, my Irish heritage, and the power of allyship in creating unity. As a teacher, I work with young women and girls every day. I develop student leadership activist platforms, facilitating opportunities for my students to drive and lead social change across their communities. We work to create awareness and activism on ending violence against women and girls. I help schools to identify, prevent and work to eradicate gender based violence. I advocate a Whole-School-Approach to ending sexism, misogyny, gender stereotypes, and violence against women and girls in schools. When we act together and when we shape social change with young people collectively, I believe we can create a much safer society for everyone.

• Dean Franklin

  Entrepreneur, Founder and Winner of The Apprentice 2025

  Dean is an entrepreneur, winner of The Apprentice 2025, and founder of ADL Air Conditioning. Starting with very little, Dean built his business from the ground up into a successful company, driven by resilience, ambition and sharp business instinct. His journey reflects a commitment to hard work, adaptability and taking calculated risks in pursuit of growth. Through his experience in both business and on one of the UK’s most competitive platforms, Dean has developed a practical, no-nonsense approach to leadership and success. He is passionate about sharing what he has learned to inspire others to take control of their future, back themselves, and turn challenges into opportunities. Today, Dean continues to grow his business while motivating others through his story of determination, grit and self-belief.

• Erica Goncalves

  Student

  I’m a first-year university student, and this whole talk started because I got curious about one word on a supermarket label “organic” and couldn’t stop pulling the thread. I studied biology and chemistry at A-level, and over the last six months I’ve spent more hours than I’d like to admit reading peer-reviewed research on what’s in our food and water. I’m not a toxicologist, and I’m the first to say so. What I bring instead is the ordinary person’s question the experts stopped asking: we test chemicals one at a time, but nobody lives one chemical at a time, so what happens when they meet inside us? My degree is in entrepreneurship the kind where you learn by building real projects instead of sitting exams so turning a rough idea into something people can use is second nature and it’s the same instinct behind this talk. When I’m not buried in research papers, I’m building those ventures, training at the gym, and getting my friends to question the things they'd stopped questioning.

• Jean Peters

  Integrative Psychotherapist and Integral Development Coach

  Jean Peters-Allen is an independent psychotherapist and integral development executive coach in private practice in Jersey, where she has worked for 15 years. She holds a master’s-level diploma in integrative psychotherapy from the European Institute of Psychotherapy and a postgraduate diploma in integral coaching from Thirdspace (UK), in association with New Ventures West (USA). Jean supports individuals and senior leaders in their evolution toward becoming more effective leaders and more integrated human beings. Her approach is grounded in the core belief that individual intentional development is the essential prerequisite for individuals to live aligned with their core values and for team effectiveness. Jean is passionate about guiding others to stay human in an increasingly technological world helping them balance innovation with authentic, embodied connection.

• Jon Sindall

  Educational Leader

  Jon is Headteacher in the Channel Islands. He has extensive leadership experience and has held senior roles including as an Executive Headteacher in the UK and Head of Secondary at one of the top schools in central Asia. Previously, Jon led school improvement in challenging contexts, driven by a commitment to social mobility and the belief that every child can succeed. Jon holds degrees in English and Modern English Studies, is a member of the Chartered College of Teaching, and is a qualified international school inspector. Married with four children, Jon supports Tranmere Rovers through thin and thin!

• Lily Mcgarry

  Medical Student

  Talk Title: Still me - what adapting taught me about living. Her talk explores a simple question, if everything changed tomorrow, what will matter most today. A 24-year-old medical student currently taking a break from university life after losing my arms and legs to meningitis in 2025. Despite the challenges of becoming disabled as a young woman I'm not going to let this stop me. I hope to find a new purpose by getting involved in public health and sharing important messages I have learnt during my rehabilitation with others.

• Pamela Lee

  Professional Skipper, Ocean Explorer & Water-Sports Lover

  An Irish offshore sailor, ocean racer, and world record holder based in Brittany, France. Pamela grew up on Ireland’s east coast, where time on the water sparked a lifelong drive for adventure, performance, and independence. She has built an accomplished career in elite offshore racing, earning three world records around Ireland and gaining deep experience in solo, short- handed, and crewed campaigns across the Atlantic and in the French offshore circuit. In 2022, she founded Ripple Racing, a high-performance offshore racing company. In 2025, she launched #EmpowHer, a campaign designed to use sailing as a platform for equality, visibility, and greater female participation in sport and maritime careers. She is a passionate advocate for social change through sport, believing that representation matters and that women belong at every level of competition, leadership, and opportunity. She continues to race, build, and speak with the goal of opening doors for the next generation.

• Sebastian Lawson

  Human in the loop

  Seb Lawson is an innovation leader specialising in AI and automation implementation. Currently building Spark AI Agency, he deploys emerging technologies, including AI tools, IoT solutions, and drone tech, into real-world environments. With a background in Engineering and experience in Silicon Valley, Seb has a proven track record of scaling operations through technical optimisation. From building a stealth startup to launching incubator programmes, he excels at cutting through hype to deliver functional automation that transforms organisational efficiency.

• Tim F. Nash

  Linguist, teacher and entrepreneur

  Tim F Nash is a linguist, educator and entrepreneur who turns barriers into gateways. He has worked across continents with the public, private and third sectors. He draws on four decades of experience to speak, train and advise on using language as a tool for collaboration and creativity not just communication. Tim co-founded Wo Hui Mandarin, which turned a 90% drop-out rate from Chinese classes in international schools into an 87% retention rate, with digital innovations patented in both the US and China. Wo Hui Mandarin is also the provider of HSK Mock, the only official preparation platform for the world’s most popular Chinese language proficiency tests. Tim has taught English, French, German and Chinese as foreign languages, and holds a BA in Intercultural Studies, an MA in Chinese from Oxford University and a PGCE in Modern Foreign Languages from Cambridge University.

• Will Crawford

  Well Being Lead & Certified Oxygen Advantage Instructor

  Will Crawford is a motivator, rapper and coach with a focus on positive energy, mindset and resilience. Drawing from his own experience of impostor syndrome, Will explores why capable people can often feel like frauds, and how that belief shapes their choices, confidence and sense of self. His work encourages a more honest and practical relationship with self-doubt. Through his holistic approach to health and fitness, Will has helped transform lives by building confidence, encouraging resilience and motivating people with pure enthusiasm.