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Kirk Siderman-Wolter
FRSA BFP MBA ACA B Comm
Innovation and Operations Consultant
“I am motivated and humbled by what we can accomplish when people and planet work in harmony.”
Kirk brings unparalleled expertise in operations, project management, governance, and finance. His career spans global giants like Cable & Wireless, O2, and Vodafone, as well as senior roles in the UK government and beyond. With a decade of innovation experience in technology and agriculture, Kirk founded Take Root Bio, pioneering sustainable urban agrifood production.
Raised in Canada’s Niagara wine region, his farming roots and education at the University of Guelph shape his grounded yet forward-thinking approach. Kirk’s mentoring leadership style simplifies complexity and delivers results, making him a catalyst for organizational and project success.
Christopher Elwyn James
Business Development Consultant
“Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.”
With over 30 years of experience mentoring businesses, Christopher has supported more than 400 startups and SMEs. A serial entrepreneur, he has founded successful ventures in software, laser technology, and consultancy. His expertise includes business diagnostics, marketing strategy, leadership development, and financial planning.
Christopher’s training programs have influenced multinational organizations and academic institutions alike, including Swansea University’s Innovation Accelerator Programme. Known for his excellent communication skills, Christopher delivers bespoke business solutions that drive growth and foster innovation, whether mentoring one-on-one or leading workshops.


Lilwen Selina Joynson
Holistic Business Consultant
“Change begins the moment you do. Take the first step, and the rest will follow.”
With 13+ years of experience, Lilwen blends holistic principles with strategic business consulting to help individuals and organizations thrive. She offers a range of services, including executive leadership coaching, corporate wellbeing workshops, and innovative techniques like NeurOptimal Brain Training and equine-assisted learning.
Lilwen tailors her approach to each client’s unique challenges, addressing personal and professional barriers to unlock potential. Her integrated style has helped countless clients across diverse sectors achieve growth, productivity, and self-belief. Whether online or in-person, her workshops and one-on-one sessions inspire transformation and long-lasting impact.