Stephen Neale
Managing Director, REAL Difference Limited (BSc, RSA.CTEFL, DipPsych, CMI Diploma in Coaching, Work Psychologist, Diploma in Hypnotherapy, EI Practitioner)
I’m a psychologist, executive coach, EI Practitioner, mentor, keynote speaker, trainer and facilitator, husband and son and dog lover!
In the last few years I have enjoyed every minute of my work, delivering conference talks, training seminars, consultancy and 1 to 1 coaching to several thousand people around the world. My passion for emotional intelligence and the positive impact it can have on people's lives has encouraged me to write books (I am the co-author of the internationally published book "Emotional Intelligence Coaching"), short tips guides, reports and a range of other products, all designed to help you get the most out of you.I enjoy being an Associate Professor on internationally accredited EMBA programmes and a keynote conference speaker, where I get to share the wisdom I have learned about emotional intelligence and how it can help make dramatic improvements to behaviour, success and happiness.
Organisations I have given talks to or trained with include GSK, Deloitte, Western Shipyard, Anderson Consulting, Ernst and Young, The European Free Trade Association and Volvo.
When I'm not working, I love playing with my dog, Oszkar. I love the ability dogs have to live for now and be in the moment - simply loving every opportunity to play and be happy. This child-like state is a place I try to visit regularly, reminding me of the importance of embracing the simple, fun and here and now moments in life.
On a Sunday afternoon: You will probably find me taking long walks along the beach with my wife and dog, enjoying the sense of space and freedom the ocean gives me.
What do we need to transform our world? For everyone to first and foremost learn to love and accept themselves for who they are.
What is the craziest thing you've ever done? Probably horse riding high up in the Andes without ever having been on a horse before.
Personal Message: Life is very short and we only get one chance – so don’t waste a minute! Learn to love yourself and find out what really excites you and go for it 150%!
Other members of our team...
Diane Stephenson
Director, REAL Difference Ltd (BA Hons, LCHDip (Life Coaching), CMI Diploma in Strategic Business Coaching, CMI Diploma in Business Support)
Hi my name is Diane. I’m an Executive Coach, Trainer, Mentor, Facilitator, Emotional Intelligence, FIRO Element B and PRINCE II practitioner.
Lisa Spencer-Arnell
MBA, CMI Diploma in Coaching, Certificate in Mentoring, EI Practitioner
Hi I’m Lisa and I’m a Coach, Training Consultant, Mentor, Facilitator, a Mum to Grace & Jack, wife to Gary, a daughter & friend to many. I’ve enjoyed a great career of sales, marketing and management roles in a variety of companies, such as Courtaulds & The FT Group & in some small family companies and have travelled the world doing it.
Dan Iversen
Managing Director BCS Nordic. Training, coaching & consultancy
I’ve been working with leadership for more than two decades, both as an executive in international groups like Radsisson SAS, Grundfos and Simpson Strong-Tie and also as a leadership trainer. I have had the pleasure of leading quite large organisations and have always been trying to "move" myself and the people in these organisations to a new and "better place" - I am very passionate about leadership and it never ceases to amaze me how important it is to myself and the people around me.