Ben Furman (MD), is a well-renowned Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist, author and co-Director of the Helsinki Brief Therapy Institute is has developed programs like the Twinstar and Kid’s Skills. He has his own talk show in Finland educating the public to deal with problems in a more Solution Focused way. In recent years he has worked with corporations and businesses to apply Solution Focused in the working community environment.

Michael Durrant, is a registered psychologist in Sydney and is an Honorary Academic Associate in the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Sydney Michael is also Director of the Brief Therapy Institute of Sydney. Michael is an Approved Supervisor for the NSW Giovernment�s Psychologists Registration Board and is retained by the Board as a Trainer of Psychology supervisors.

Peter Szabo has a Doctor of Law degree, is a Master Certified Coach and Trainer from Switzerland. He is founder and Managing Partner of Solution Surfers, the largest coaching school in Switzerland. He also teaches coaching at several European Universities. He coaches individuals and corporate clients on management and life issues.

Peter is a brilliant and imaginative trainer, and is a highly regarded member of the ICF (International Coach Federation) coach accreditation panel. Peter is co-author with Insoo Kim Berg of Brief Coaching for Lasting Solutions, perhaps the most comprehensive book on Solution Focused Coaching and considered by some to be one of the best books on coaching today.

Paul Z Jackson is an inspirational consultant, designer, facilitator and coach. As a journalist, a senior producer with BBC Radio and as the founder of the More Fool Us improvisation comedy team, he has prompted a lot of laughter, on-stage and off, mostly intentionally. A graduate of Oxford University (MA, Oxon), and contributor to scholarly publications, his books include Impro Learning, 58½ Ways to Improvise in Training and The Inspirational Trainer. Paul has delighted audiences at many conferences and seminars. With a background in comedy and acting, he brings humor and drama to his talks. He is co-author of the ground-breaking book, The Solutions Focus – Making Coaching & Change SIMPLE, rated as one of the Top 30 business books of the year in the USA. Paul draws on his experiences in consulting, coaching, improvisational comedy and drama, his work in journalism and the BBC, to create impactful, story-rich presentations that relate to your organizational needs.

Janine Waldman is an executive coach, consultant and facilitator. She has trained numerous managers, in–house and professional coaches in the Solutions Focus approach in the UK and abroad. Janine has coached managers and designed and facilitated workshops for clients including Tesco, Abbey, United Technologies Corporation, Merton Borough Council, Greater Manchester Police and London Metropolitan Police. A certified business coach, Janine is a Visiting Lecturer on post-graduate programmes at Birkbeck University and Westminster University, and presents at international conferences. Following a master’s degree in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management at LSE, Janine led organizational development programmes in both the public and private sectors. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD), she has held senior management positions in organizations including Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (New Zealand) and Reliance Security Services.