Our trainers

Benna McCartney, business coach

Benna is a qualified coach, specialising in confidence and self-esteem building and effectively managing major life changes. She has supported hundreds of unemployed individuals who have faced difficult challenges in life to start up their own businesses, gain confidence and flourish in making their dreams come true.

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Phil Ashford, business coach

Phil is an experienced and accredited business adviser with a background in both the private and public sector, specialising in pre start-up business advice for people with additional barriers. He has delivered business planning workshops and one to one business start-up coaching for a range of people from disadvantaged backgrounds. He also has years of experience lecturing in schools and colleges.

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