Jacqui Jackson
BALANCE iT® Squad Director
Jacqui brings strategic leadership expertise to BALANCE iT. As former Head of Lancaster University’s Centre for Family Business, Director of LEAD at Lancaster University and Vice Chair of the National Guild of SPAR, she has guided multi-generational enterprises through growth and transition. She fosters experiential learning, equipping delegates with practical insights to enhance adaptability, confidence, and clarity in decision-making.
Kerry Doig
DISC Lead
Kerry Doig is a valued collaborator at BALANCE iT, bringing lived experience of strategic leadership and business resilience to the program. As co-founder of Solomons Europe, she has spent over two decades shaping SME growth, fostering adaptability, and championing talent development. A strong advocate for DISC profiling, she believes in the importance of understanding behavioural dynamics to strengthen team performance, collaborative relationships and agile decision-making. Kerry’s people-centered approach ensures our delegates gain practical strategies for leadership agility, collaboration, and navigating complex challenges.
Luke Jackson
Outdoor Leadership & Coach
Luke is a performance coach, mountain guide, and endurance athlete, helping leaders push their limits and find clarity through challenge. His nature-driven approach strips away distractions, creating space for real conversations, tough decisions, and personal growth. Through Stoked Adventures, he blends physical endurance with strategic leadership, equipping leaders with the mental strength and adaptability needed to thrive. Whether guiding teams through mountain marathons or coaching individuals at critical crossroads, Luke fosters resilience, perspective, and lasting transformation.
Keith Jackson
Leadership Development Strategist & Coach
Keith Jackson is a strategic leader and business coach, dedicated to enabling change within leadership and business ecosystems. As Director of Thomas Jardine & Co, he collaborates with founders, family business leaders, and regional organizations, fostering resilience, adaptability, and leadership growth. With a research-driven approach, Keith integrates business trends, reflective coaching, and peer learning to equip leaders with practical strategies for navigating complexity and driving meaningful change.
Dom Doig
Halcyon Club Lead
Dominic is the co-founder of The Halcyon Club, helps high-performing professionals balance leadership demands with resilience. As Managing Director of Solomons Europe, he has spent over 25 years championing supply chain collaboration and sustainability. His no-nonsense approach has shaped BALANCE iT into a practical leadership solution, equipping delegates with clear, actionable strategies to strengthen their impact.
Jerry Marwood
Agitator
Jerry Marwood brings extensive strategic leadership experience to BALANCE iT. As Managing Director of AF Blakemore, he has shaped business growth across sectors, championing entrepreneurial thinking and collaborative leadership. His pragmatic, results-driven approach equips delegates with clear strategies for navigating change, driving innovation, and making confident, informed decisions.
Prof Nigel Lockett
Agitator & Coach
Nigel is a seasoned entrepreneur, experienced mentor, and senior academic, bringing deep expertise in entrepreneurship and leadership development to BALANCE iT. As Emeritus Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Strathclyde, he has guided business leaders through innovation, strategic growth, and resilience. With over 30 years’ experience as a company director, Nigel has successfully led start-ups, joint ventures, and social enterprises, and now mentors dyslexic entrepreneurs and founders of disruptive startups. His pragmatic, results-driven approach ensures delegates gain clear strategies for fostering innovation and building sustainable leadership practices.
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Antony Impey MBE
Agitator
Antony is a champion of business productivity and skills development, bringing entrepreneurial expertise to BALANCE iT. As CEO of Be the Business, he has led initiatives that empower businesses to drive innovation and efficiency. A passionate advocate for apprenticeships and workforce development, he has shaped policies that bridge the gap between leadership development and future talent pipelines. His practical, results-driven approach equips businesses with strategies to enhance leadership impact, foster collaboration, and navigate business growth with confidence.
Barry Leahy MBE
Agitator
Barry is a dynamic business leader and innovator, bringing global expertise in entrepreneurship and strategic growth to BALANCE iT. As President of Playdale Playgrounds, he has driven international expansion, securing recognition for leadership in trade and exports. A firm believer in leadership endurance, Barry equips delegates with practical strategies for sustaining long-term success, fostering innovation, and navigating complex business challenges with confidence.
Ben Hickman
Coach
Ben is a coach and founder of Reflective Rebels, dedicated to helping leaders and business owners navigate personal and professional challenges with clarity and confidence. With over 14 years of experience running his own business, Ben understands the emotional rollercoaster of leadership and the pressures of sustaining growth. His pragmatic, people-centered approach fosters self-awareness, resilience, and meaningful change, ensuring delegates gain practical strategies to overcome barriers, refocus priorities, and lead with authenticity.
Halcyon Club
Leadership Fitness Retreat
The Halcyon Club is a transformative retreat designed for high-performing professionals, senior leaders, and visionary teams seeking to balance ambition with resilience. Nestled in the English Lake District, it offers a strategic space to sharpen focus, enhance leadership impact, and cultivate sustainable success. The Halcyon Club provides a sanctuary for reflection, recovery, and peak performance—ensuring leaders return recharged, refocused, and ready to thrive.