The Powerbase
Team
WHO ARE WE?
Catherine Bentley
Operations Director, International Facilitator & Coach
Office Base: Dubai, UAE
Background: UK Financial Services Industry in Marketing & General Management roles
15 years' Middle East experience in Talent Development
Catherine is passionate about the importance of strong, professional communication in the workplace
She coaches individuals and teams to develop professional presence and personal branding, improving confidence and skill levels
Mantra
Success lies simply in being the very best that you can be
John Bentley
Managing Director, International Facilitator & Leadership Coach
Office Base: Dubai, UAE
Background: UK IT Industry Senior Sales & General Management roles
17 years' Middle East experience in Senior Leadership and Talent Development
John partners with clients throughout the Middle East and Asia to shape and prepare leaders, teams and high value contributors to embrace essential change in the fast moving commercial environment.
His belief is that Emotional Intelligence is critical to sustainable success and this is at the heart of his coaching and workshop programs.
Mantra
It's not the toughest, strongest or most obviously able who succeed but rather those who adapt to, and embrace change
Randy Roque
Director of Health & Fitness, Consultant and Coach
Office Base: Dubai, UAE
Background:
15 years' experience in UAE Fitness Industry
As a health and fitness specialist, Randy advises organisations on effective programs to enable employee wellness and lifestyle equilibrium.
He is able to blend his disciplined and structured approach to health and fitness, with a unique warmth and approachability which motivates individuals and teams.
Mantra
We are responsible for, and capable of, moulding the body we live in.Pay attention to and respect the uniqueness of the body; what you plant now, you will harvest later
“The strength of the team is each individual member.
The strength of each member is the team.”
Phil Jackson
Chris Tomkinson
Founder and CEO GoVida
Office Base: UK
Background: Sports Rehabilitation, Consultation and Coaching including several UK Premiership Football Clubs
Chris is a passionate entrepreneur and CEO dedicated to improving the wellbeing of the population.
His background is in healthcare and wellbeing, where he provided a Rehabilitation and Coaching service to a wide demographic range from top athletes and high achieving business executives to clinical populations and the wider public
Mantra
Believe in yourself and make it happen
Alex Bentley
Strategic Advisor
Office Base: UK
Background: Management Consultancy including roles within Deloitte and Accenture. Member of global executive team which took Blue Prism public.
Alex is a results oriented executive focused on delivering measurable business outcomes and sustainable growth.
He applies his experience in both start-up and blue chip corporate environments, and his track record in unlocking talent potential, to build high-performing teams and innovative solutions
Mantra
Choose a path that supports your values. It's more fulfilling to achieve a vision that you truly believe in
alex.bentley@govida.co.uk
Cybill Cherian
Rewards Program Manager- GoVida Middle East
Office Base: Dubai, UAE
Background:
Graduate in Biomedical Sciences and Master of Science - Neuroscience
Cybill has a strong interest in mental health and wellbeing, which are in synch with the essence of the GoVida
brand.
She works with Program Rewards Partnersensure their marketing and brand visibility objectives are met and that GoVida user experience is outstanding
Mantra
Shift your focus towards where you want to go and your actions will take you in that direction. Energy flows where attention goes
rewards.me@govida.co.uk
Jenny Bates
Marketing Executive
Office Base: UK
Background: Graduate in Physical Education and School Sport. Passionate about sports, having competed nationally in rowing and synchronised swimming.
Jenny has 6 years' experience in coaching people with disabilities and led the GB Down's syndrome to success on the world stage.
Jenny is now studying for her Masters in Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Mantra
Aim for the moon and if you miss, you'll land among the stars. Always aim high, because even if you fall short, you'll still end up doing amazing things.
And always do what makes you happy.