Nicholas McKie, Founder and CEO
I’ve always been fascinated by what helps people learn, grow and perform at their best.
Living and working across different countries, my journey spans professional music and sport, teaching, school leadership, international education, academia, coaching and entrepreneurship.
I’ve always challenged convention, learned from unexpected places and connected different ideas. I wanted to build something with real impact and meaning.
That became the inspiration for Persyou.
Today, that pioneering spirit runs through everything we do. Our team brings together diverse backgrounds, knowledge and perspectives to challenge conventional thinking and create experiences that make a lasting difference to people and organisations.
Our values:
We look beyond education to do things differently, drawing on ideas and approaches from different sectors. Because getting results often takes doing things differently.
We believe there’s always more potential to unlock. We think bigger, challenge what’s possible and work with people who share our drive to create meaningful, lasting change.
We ask the difficult questions, challenge comfortable thinking and create space for honest conversations. Because real growth starts when we’re prepared to think differently.
We listen, share and build together, creating solutions that reflect your people, your context and your ambitions.
Claire Robinson is an experienced education leader, governor and consultant with over 24 years' headship experience across the independent and state sectors. A former Chair of Governors, SENDCo and School Improvement Partner, she is committed to values-led, inclusive education, leadership development and sustainability. Her work combines strategic insight, neuroscience-informed practice and a strong belief that all pupils can succeed.
Lydia is a British Psychological Society registered psychologist, coach, and therapist with over a decade of experience helping individuals, schools, and organisations strengthen communication, resilience, and confidence. She also brings extensive international corporate experience in marketing and project management, having worked across 19 countries with brands including Nivea, Gillette, and Hovis.
Jane Ball is an internationally recognised dialogue expert, founder of the Academy of Professional Dialogue, and Director of Dialogue Associates. With over 25 years of experience, she helps leaders transform culture, strengthen collaboration, and improve organisational communication. Jane is also an Associate Coach at Persyou, bringing dialogue-led leadership to schools worldwide.
Michelle is a resilience researcher and practitioner, workplace wellbeing consultant, and coach. Michelle holds an MSc in Integrative Health and Wellbeing (Distinction) from the University of Westminster and was awarded a PhD studentship in 2023 to continue her research on student wellbeing.
Karen is an experienced marketing and communications specialist with extensive expertise across schools, educational organisations and related businesses. With nearly 30 years’ experience working in the education sector, she understands the unique challenges and contexts of schools of all types across the UK and internationally, and of the people working within them. Karen is the linchpin between our Persyou Associates and the schools and individuals we work with, keeping programmes and modules on track in terms of communications, logistics and resources.
Matthew is an experienced brand and creative strategist with a background spanning branding, marketing, digital strategy and business development. As Brand Manager at Persyou, Matthew is responsible for shaping how the Persyou brand is positioned, communicated and experienced. Working closely with the wider team, he helps translate Persyou’s pioneering approach to coaching and people development into a distinctive brand that challenges conventional thinking within the education sector.
