Dedicated business experts

Why do you love working for ActionCOACH?
The people and the difference our team makes.

Tell us something interesting about yourself:
I played Perchik in Fiddler on The Roof at The Basildon Towngate Theatre in 1997, everything since has been easier!

What are your favourite past times?
Being with our girls, tennis and cricket

What are your top three 14 points of culture?
Commitment – there’s a reason why it’s number 1, followed by Teamwork and Fun for obvious reasons.

What’s your favourite quote?
“We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.” – Jim Rohn

Why do you love working for ActionCOACH?
For me it’s all about making a difference, before developing the UK franchise with Ian, I was a coach myself and I love seeing the benefit that coaching can bring to businesses and owners and their families.

Tell us something interesting about yourself:
It was an honour to be invited on the Millionaire Panel at the UK launch of the movie ‘Think + Grow Rich’ by Napoleon Hill.

What are your favourite pastimes?
I love travelling with my family and friends and I am an avid Amazon shopper.

Favourite holiday destination?
St Lucia or New York

What are your top three 14 points of culture?
Fun, Team Work and Systems

Why do you love working for ActionCOACH?
Well in short ActionCOACH is all about abundance and helping others succeed, has a massive vision, and is at the forefront of business and personal growth…who wouldn’t love working here!

What are your favourite pastimes?
Playing games and having fun with my children. Nothing better than a summer day in the back garden playing all day long. BBQ, fun, smiles, laughter and many games!
Plus…fine single malt, taking my beautiful wife out for nice meals, family holidays and watching action movies!

What are your top three 14 points of culture?
Commitment, Excellence and Abundance

What’s your favourite quote?
‘Get busy living or get busy dying’

Why do you love working for ActionCOACH?
Helping SME’s reach their goals, job creation and playing my part in helping the economy grow

Tell us something interesting about yourself:
I proposed to my wife live on Sky Sports (luckily she said yes)

What are your favourite pastimes?
Rugby League (Halifax), Kitesurfing, Skiing, Family time with 2 kids keeping me busy

Favourite holiday destination?
Maui (Hawaii) learnt to kitesurf on this one.

What are your top three 14 points of culture?
Teamwork, Success & Fun (work hard / play hard)

Favourite Quote?
”Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain”  – Vivian Greene

Why do you love working for ActionCOACH?
The Coaches, The Coaches, The Coaches

Tell us something interesting about yourself:
Ian Christelow always feels my ability to sing in Japanese is interesting. However the pantomime that I wrote and directed was perhaps a body of work that I am most proud of. ‘Nautical but Nice.’

What are your favourite pastimes?
Used to be Amateur Dramatics but since losing my title of ‘The best dancer in Norfolk possibly the world’ I now quiz 3 or 4 times a month so am open to bribes on ActionCOACH events to team up with my coaches. Mad cat lady too (it comes to us all).

Favourite holiday destination:
Holidays have never played a part of life as in my childhood, my parents ran several small businesses that were not able to run without them…but my favourite place is North Norfolk. ‘Norwich being the place where the most beautiful girls are born!’

What are your top 14 points of culture?
Abundance…I love seeing how the coaches support each other. Consistency…I hope that’s something I strive to achieve. Fun…What else?

What’s your favourite quote?
‘I don’t care if your ambition is to empty bins…just make sure you are the best at what you do…Captain Frank Burton (my father)

Why do you love working for ActionCOACH?
Everyone has the same mindset – we are all making a positive difference to the business landscape. The amount of personal development and learning opportunities ActionCOACH offer is incredible and the whole community including employees and franchise owners, are very supportive and a lot of fun.

Tell us something about yourself…
My title is ‘Lady,’ that’s right…I am Lady Laura Thorburn!

Favourite holiday destination…
I love to travel down to Cornwall with my family; this also means that I can take my dog Archie. But my favourite holiday was spending a month in Indonesia!

What’s your favourite quote?
‘If you’re early, you’re on time. If you’re on time, you’re late. If you’re late, you’re a disappointment.’ – James Vincent, Managing Director.

Why do you love working for ActionCOACH?
We have an incredible team that gels well together even with our coaches that are spread out all over the country. Hearing client success stories and how they’re able to take their business to the next level is also satisfying to hear.

Tell us something interesting about yourself:
I can drift a car sideways if that’s interesting enough?

What are your favourite pastimes?
Motivational videos, going on long drives and working out.

Favourite holiday destination?
Gold Coast, Australia

What’s your favourite quote?
“There’s a difference in thinking you are a champion and knowing that you are.”
― Matthew McConaughey

Why do you love working for ActionCOACH?
I think the best thing about working for ActionCOACH has got to be the education! I’m lucky enough to travel all around the UK filming client growth stories every week. Everywhere I travel, I learn something new and exciting that helps my own career development in many different ways!

Tell us something interesting about yourself:
One day I want to win an award at BEF with my own successful photography and video company. With help of course from my very own ActionCOACH.

What are your favourite pastime?
I love spending time with my family and friends or relaxing at home with my girlfriend. I’m also obsessed with going abroad and travelling! I love meeting new people from different cultures along the way and documenting all of it through my love of photography and video!

Favourite holiday destination:
I think Phong Nha in Vietnam is the most beautiful and exciting place I have ever been to! So far…

What are your top three 14 points of culture?
Commitment, Team Work and Fun

What’s your favourite quote?
‘In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity’

Why do you love working for ActionCOACH?
I love how friendly and welcoming the team is!

Tell us something interesting about yourself:
I have a golden retriever called Poppy who is very loving.

What are your four favourite pastimes?
Spending time with family and friends and travelling to new places.

Favourite holiday destination:
I love the scenery in Cornwall. Although my favourite travelling experience was spending two weeks in Bangladesh in a remote village.

What are your top three 14 points of culture?
Education, Balance and Teamwork.

What’s your favourite quote?
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.”

Why do you love working for ActionCOACH?
I love working for ActionCOACH as it’s like another family, they are always there to help/guide, I’ve learnt new things about myself and my job role.

Tell us something interesting about yourself:
Something interesting about me is I make the best cup of tea 🙂

What are your favourite pastimes?
My favourite past time is walking.

Favourite holiday destination?
Favourite holiday destination is Turkey

What are your top three 14 points of culture?
Three points of culture… Communication, fun, Teamwork

Favourite Quote?
If at first, you don’t succeed try, try and try again.

Why do you love working for ActionCOACH?
ActionCOACH is a very diverse and exciting business to be part of.  I also work with a great bunch of ladies!

Tell us something interesting about yourself:
I started running two years ago and I have completed two half marathons to date.  One day I hope to complete the London marathon.

What are your favourite past times?
Spending time with my family and running

Favourite holiday destination:
Alcossebre, Spain

What are your top three 14 points of culture?
Communications, teamwork and fun.

What’s your favourite quote?
There is always room for improvement.

Why do you love working for ActionCOACH?
I work with a great team of people across both offices.

Tell us something interesting about yourself:
I have been compiling my family tree since the age of 13 when my Aunty introduced me to family history.

What are your four favourite pastimes?
Spending time with friends & family, watching my eldest son perform in the theatre and my youngest son play football, and holidays.

Favourite holiday destination:
We have been lucky enough to have some great holidays but Australia and California stand out.

What are your top three 14 points of culture?
Teamwork, Balance and Fun.

What’s your favourite quote?
Look for a little bit of happiness in each day.

Why do you love working for ActionCOACH?
ActionCOACH is always growing and evolving which I find challenging, also I work with a great bunch of ladies.

Tell us something interesting about yourself:
I have three amazing (grown up) children.

What are your favourite pastimes?
Spending time with my family, watching films, cooking, and walking in the Lake District.

What are your top three 14 points of culture?
Communication, Team work, and Fun

What’s your favourite quote?
‘Work like you don’t need the money. Love like you’ve never been hurt. Dance like nobody’s watching’

Why do you love working for ActionCOACH?
The people, the abundance, the drive to change and challenge the status quo.

Tell us something interesting about yourself…
My first public speaking engagement was at the White House in front of President Gerald Ford (I am ancient…)

What are your favourite pastimes?
Cooking, gardening, walking, cycling, going to festivals and concerts.

Favourite holiday destination…
Slovenia

What are your top three 14 points of culture?
Integrity, Ownership and Commitment.

Why do you love working for ActionCOACH?
It’s an immense privilege to share peoples’ journey and watch them transform their business and their life.

Tell us something interesting about yourself:
I’ve never worked more than 3 days a week in ActionCOACH.

What are your four favourite pastimes?
Running, cycling, walking in the mountains

Favourite holiday destination:
Too many to mention, activity dependent

What are your top three 14 points of culture?
Integrity, Education, Balance

What’s your favourite quote?
The bad news is, time flies. The good news is, you’re the pilot.

Why do you love working for ActionCOACH?
It’s a fabulous opportunity to help others learn and grow as a person and to have a great life.

What are your favourite pastimes?
Anything to do with music, especially following (some would say stalking!) great Bruce Springsteen across the globe. If I’m not ‘on tour’ then I play a bit of golf and enjoy scuba-diving – but only in warm clear water.

What is your favourite quote?
‘We have two hands for a reason. One to help ourselves, the other to help others.’

Why do you love working for ActionCOACH?
Changing peoples lives and seeing how learning to run a business can be so cathartic for coachees.

Tell us something interesting about yourself…
I never had a “job” and been in business since I was age 16

What are your favourite pastimes?
Reading, Golf, collecting books, own Race Horses and Cars and part time Farming.

Favourite holiday destination…
Thailand

What are your top three 14 points of culture?
Fun, communication and Abundance

What’s your favourite quote?
The language of business is logic.

Why do you love working for ActionCOACH?
Helping business owners achieve the results they truly deserve is extremely rewarding. The culture of our oganisation is second to none.

Tell us something interesting about yourself:
I have traveled extensively around the world, including an 18-month backpacking trip.

What are your favourite pastimes?
Family Time, Skiing, Watching Rugby, Fishing.

Favourite holiday destination:
British Columbia, Canada

What are your top three 14 points of culture?
All of them

What’s your favourite quote?
The more I serve, the more I deserve.

Archie

Hi, I’m Archie and I love food! I like telling my friends off when they are fighting and my special important job is guarding! My favourite past times include, eating, snoozing, eating, running around and eating.

Flint

Hi, I am Flint. I may be small but I am definitely the leader of the bunch. I love telling my friends what to do and digging! My favourite past times are cuddles with my humans and nicking my sisters food.

Molly

Hi hi hi. I’m Molly. I love play fighting. I love big cuddles. I love food. I love outside. I love the rain. I love giving big sloppy kisses. I love sleeping. I love chewing things. I love everything and I love everyone!