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There are more coaches in the market than ever. But what separates genuinely effective coaching from a good conversation? And how do you know what to look for? 

Join us to mark the launch of Positive’s new coaching offering and to explore the science of effective coaching. 

In this interactive session, Dr Brian Marien and colleagues from Positive Group will cut through the noise and share the evidence behind lasting behavioural change. We’ll explore the psychological models that underpin Positive’s approach and why real change isn’t just about knowledge or insight but applying new behaviours and building the conditions that make change stick. 

We’ll cover: 

  • Why 1:1 coaching is one of the most powerful tools in a wider development strategy and how it integrates with team and organisational change 
  • How coaching creates the space for leaders to understand themselves, connect with others, and build a clear pathway to greater performance 
  • The psychological science behind behaviour change and how it can support individual resilience and business-wide challenges 
  • What to look for when investing in coaching: the questions to ask, the standards to expect and the ingredients that make it work 

Whether you’re a leader looking to invest in your own development, or an HR or L&D professional exploring coaching for your teams, this session will give you the tools to make better decisions and a clear picture of what great coaching looks like in practice. 

The Contributors

Dr Brian Marien

Dr Brian Marien

Co-Founder

Brian is a medical doctor with expertise in cognitive and behavioural psychology. He equips leaders with evidence-based strategies for resilience and high performance and has spent over a decade embedding psychologically informed leadership into global organisations.

Dr Catherine Marshall

Dr Catherine Marshall

Delivery Director

Catherine is a medical doctor with a background in forensic psychiatry, bringing psychological models to life through tailored facilitation. A decade in the UK healthcare system gave her deep insight into decision-making, judgement and behavioural risk under pressure.

Francesca Bell

Francesca Bell

Client Team

Francesca is an executive coach and management consultant with deep expertise in leadership development, organisational transformation and behavioural change.

Alastair Aird

Alastair Aird

Global Chairman