1-1 Coaching

Steve’s work lives at the intersection of emotional intelligence, cultural competence, and performance psychology. He partners with global organisations to remove internal friction, realign cross-functional teams, and build trust across hierarchies and geographies. His programmes help people speak up, connect with empathy, and turn influence into everyday impact — especially when the power structures are flat, fast-moving, and global. 

James Aspden is an experienced leadership consultant and Co-Founder of KOAP. With a career spanning customer service, engineering, sales, technical training, and senior leadership roles, James brings a uniquely grounded and people-first perspective to leadership development.

Throughout his career, the consistent thread has been a passion for human connection — understanding what drives people, how they grow, and how they collaborate. 

David Levine is a highly respected leadership consultant and executive coach at KOAP, bringing over 30 years of global business and senior leadership experience to his work. He is known for his calm, self-assured presence and his ability to engage, challenge, and support leaders across all levels of an organisation — from emerging managers to seasoned executives.
With a career spanning senior roles in mid-sized and large organisations, David brings real-world credibility to his facilitation and coaching. 

Trevor Dias is a highly experienced consultant and certified coach, bringing over two decades of commercial leadership, team development, and high-performance coaching to his role at KOAP. His diverse background spans the SaaS, technology, and communications sectors, where he has led cross-functional and global teams, managed multimillion-dollar budgets, and driven growth for some of the world’s most recognisable organisations.

Mandy Schuster is a multilingual facilitator and development coach at KOAP, known for her dynamic approach to communication, collaboration, and personal growth. With a rich background in corporate communications, Program management, and talent development, Mandy brings both strategic insight and human connection to every engagement.

Anna Jakielaszek is a seasoned leadership consultant and inclusion strategist at KOAP, bringing over a decade of experience in human resources, people development, and cross-cultural communication to her work with clients. With a strong foundation in sociology and a deep curiosity about human behaviour, Anna blends analytical thinking with heartfelt facilitation to create learning experiences that are inclusive, practical, and transformative.