Minerva Team

Use Neuroscience to Improve your IC

Understanding just a little bit more about how our brains work can help us to deal with – and communicate – change more effectively.

Deborah Hulme, Director of our partners Minerva Inspires, chats to our Head of Insight Paul Jones about how 15 years of neuroscience study have shaped her approach to employee engagement and internal communication.

As Deborah says: “When our nervous system is activated because we feel under threat, our ability to think logically and strategically, or to take on board new ideas, is severely compromised.

So at times of change we need to minimise that threat response and help people feel as secure and safe as they can do, given the uncertainty. Then they can come along with us because they’ve got the internal resources they need.

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Marina Dieck

Executive Coach + Mentor

Marina incorporates a unique blend of consultative coaching and neuroscience in her work with clients and organisations. A Master Global Coach – she enjoys supporting executives in their journey to be more inspired, courageous, and conscious leaders so they can make a greater difference with their teams and in their organisation.

Ian Hunt

Business Transformation Expert – People, Process and Technology

Ian is a Business Transformation Specialist and Executive Coach with over twenty years of international experience working with global companies and government.  With a solid background in Psychology and Anthropology, accompanied by skills and methods in analysing and aligning complex organisations, Ian brings more than three decades of experience in working at the forefront of co-design. 

Karen Evans

Financial Controller

Karen is the financial backbone of Minerva Inspires, overseeing all invoicing and financial management with precision and care. Her dedicated and efficient service supports our team, suppliers, and clients, ensuring smooth operations and financial clarity.

Lesley McBride

Change Communications & Engagement

Lesley McBride is a Fellow of the Institute of Internal Communication (IoIC) and an active member of the Association of Business Mentors. With over two decades of experience, Lesley is a trusted specialist in change communications and engagement.

Deborah Hulme

Behavioural Change Expert | Human-Centred Transformation Specialist

Deborah brings unparalleled expertise in navigating change and ambiguity, leveraging the latest neuroscience insights to shape dynamic, brain-friendly learning experiences.