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Kate is the founder of Meraki People, a consultancy working with medium-sized, founder-led businesses to strengthen leadership, team dynamics, and organisational culture — particularly during periods of change or growth. She is an accredited executive coach (ICF, ABM) with a background in organisational development and a focus on the practical drivers of trust, performance, and alignment in scaling teams. Her work is rooted in psychological insight and real-world application, supporting boards and senior teams to navigate complexity with greater clarity and cohesion. She also serves as Vice Chair of the Institute of Directors in Surrey and Berkshire and regularly speaks on leadership, trust, and organisational health.

Stuart Waddington is the Founder of TDL Performance, a leadership and culture consultancy helping organisations build high-performing teams, future-ready leaders, and resilient business cultures.

As IoD Cheshire Chair, he brings together ambitious directors and decision-makers, using his platform to spark regional growth, unlock partnerships, and support leaders beyond the boardroom.

Stuart is also a strategic partner of DAPT, delivering hyper-personalised Microsoft-powered intranet and employee-experience solutions that transform communication, learning, and engagement in modern workplaces.

Through EB Now, he supports businesses in attracting and retaining talent via tailored employee benefits and wellbeing solutions, enabling SMEs to compete on culture, not just cost.

Known as a trusted business connector and regional influencer, Stuart helps leaders find the right conversations, the right support, and the right next move.