Matt is a writer and performance, learning and education specialist. He is a teacher of English and Drama and is passionate about people and the individual’s power to change. He believes that attitude can change outcomes.
Mark has been helping people and organisations work online for more than a decade. He is an expert at making technology do useful things, and at developing and delivering simple explanations for complicated concepts. Cloud whisperer. Google guru. Change expert. Builds online environments for fun. Founder of EdintheClouds and 123GO!

Ginny Bootman

Ginny has a passion for all things concerned with special educational needs. She has been published multiple times in the TES and has over 25 years experience in the classroom.
Ria is a multi-functional facilitator of change. A fine art graduate, she is a qualified primary teacher of 8 years specialising in primary and community art. An educator, creative, event creator and fundraiser Ria is passionate about community and being able to create positive change through the arts.

Emma Kilbey

Emma is truly passionate and committed to truffling out people’s potential and accompanying them in their development, whether it’s through one-to-one coaching, lively discussion-based team sessions or fun-filled, dynamic training days that inspire and motivate delegates.

Lily Leighton

Lily is an Anthropology graduate supporting the development of the global and cultural aspects of Undiscovered Country. She leads the fundraising for the online Global Citizenship programme and is our administration and marketing associate.

Phoebe Leighton

Phoebe is an Administrative Assistant for Undiscovered Country and is currently training in Contemporary Dance at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.
Roy Leighton is the founding director of Undiscovered Country. He is a polymath: actor, director, author, educator, artist, alchemist, international speaker and adviser to schools, communities and businesses on values-based education and the management of change.
Paul has managed major capital projects in education funded by both the DFE and the National Lottery. Since 2015 he has split his time between education consultancy, corporate film work, coaching corporate presentation technique, lecturing in higher education and performing arts documentary film making.

Jon Ralphs

Jon is a confident and effective communicator with excellent facilitation skills. Has the ability to comprehend and analyse complex issues. Has strategic vision excels in motivating and empowering staff. Humanistic value base – person centred.

Deb Thompson

Deborah has extensive experience and is trained in many aspects of the Arts. She has particular strengths and experience in supporting and enhancing transitional stages in schools and businesses. Deb can offer practical, proven, creative approaches to training, management change, curriculum development and personal development.

Jonathan Tole

Jonathan brings an understanding of how to apply technology and culture change to business challenges to support people to achieve the required outcomes for success. He is vastly experienced in remote working, the tools and behaviours needed to succeed.

Jordan Waid

Jordan Waid is an Idea Architect, Narrative Designer, Futurist and Academy Award winning filmmaker. As a design thinking advocate, facilitator and speaker, he acts as a creative and strategic consultant to agencies and brands. His passions focus on: trends, innovation, storytelling, education, gamification, brand experience, vision, culture, purpose and social impact. He is also founder of the ed-tech app Percepi.

Julian Webb

Julian empowers you to focus on creating solutions to problems which can overwhelm you. With a vast experience of coaching individuals and organisations through processes such as remote working and behavioural change; your transition will be both successful and sustainable.

Eleanor West

Eleanor is an actor, poet and script writer. She uses her skills as a performer to tutor others and boost personal morale; using acting skills as a catalyst for confidence.