Meet our team

Inspiring Learning Cultures Like You’ve Never Experienced Before

New Wave Learning was founded in 2019 with a bold vision crafted by Jim Alexander and Priya Taylor, supported by Nick Aitken and Ciara Lees. Their mission was to transform people to build a better world, a better future. It wasn’t about training; it was about creating transformative learning experiences designed to inspire lasting change.

The expertise of our original associates - Dan, Sean, and Tor - was pivotal in shaping our approach. Together, they built a credible community of Associates, setting the foundation for what we’ve become today: a powerhouse of transformative learning.

In 2021, our team expanded to include Claire and myself. I joined to lead our programmes on Inclusion & Diversity and Claire, brought her Executive Coaching expertise to create Coach Me. Both of us were driven by the belief in the transformative power of learning and were thrilled to join a team that embodied these values.

My leadership began in January 2023, ushering in a new era for New Wave Learning. To broaden our horizons, I invited Christo and Jason to the team. Jason, with his LAMDA background, has revolutionised our Communication Skills programs, enhancing user experience while creating efficiencies in facilitation time - a tremendous asset to our community. Christo brought his boundless energy and technical expertise, coupled with a deeply empathetic facilitation style, enriching our team’s dynamic and diversifying our skills and styles.

July 2024 marked a significant milestone as I officially took ownership of New Wave Learning. Throughout our journey, one element has remained constant: our commitment to designing and delivering learning experiences that inspire, engage, and transform. At New Wave Learning, we do more than train; we create immersive learning environments that foster growth, connection, and real-world impact.

From our coaching programs to immersive workshops and flagship experiences like Move Me, we are dedicated to making learning a transformative journey of discovery, growth, and personal achievement.

We Are New Wave Learning - inspiring learning cultures like you’ve never experienced before.

Sarah Dena
Managing Director

Tor Clark

With 20 years of L&D experience, Tor brings her acting prowess to the stage of learning, making leadership, communication, and influence unforgettable – and when she’s not transforming teams, you’ll find her selling framed vintage treasures at her market stall!

Sean Clarke

From West End hits to world records, Sean’s journey from stage to consulting has shaped him into a dynamic performance coach, blending NLP, cognitive therapy, and music to help leaders and teams communicate with power and presence.

Dan Sanchez

A psychotherapist and business consultant, Dan’s scientific mind and solution-focused approach turn communication challenges into growth opportunities, making learning an energising experience that ignites change.

Christo Tsirikos

Armed with storytelling from his journalism background and a heart for diversity, Christo’s facilitation style blends empathy with insight, creating safe spaces for transformational growth that go beyond the ordinary.

Jason Langley

Jason’s voice and body workshops are where confidence is unleashed and communication habits are rewired – all in a fun, high-energy atmosphere that helps people become their most impactful selves.

Claire Finch

Claire’s mission is to make work meaningful and fun by designing coaching and development programs that unlock potential, and if she weren’t a coach, she’d be dancing through life in a tutu, snapping photos from her camper van.