Our story

Peter Reek brings over three decades of experience helping organizations build high-performing teams and create cultures where people thrive. As a leadership coach and human capital strategist, Peter has worked with renowned brands such as lululemon, Nintendo, and Best Buy, leading large-scale initiatives in recruitment, team development, and organizational growth.Peter’s work focuses on coaching leaders to align their people strategies with business goals. Armed with a master’s degree in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching, he brings a unique blend of business acumen and coaching expertise to his practice.

As the founder of Coachworks.Academy, Peter is passionate about helping organizations unlock the potential of their teams and create environments where innovation and collaboration flourish.

Catherine will be the first to tell you that coaching didn’t just change how she works.
It changed how she lives and leads.

With over 30 years in senior communications, marketing, and leadership roles across high-tech and biotech, Catherine knows the pressure of the room and the weight of decisions.

Coaching became the throughline.

Now a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Certified Leadership Coach, she works with leaders and teams to strengthen connection, collaboration, and trust. Her grounding in Team and Group Coaching, Core Strengths SDI 2.0 and Relational Awareness Theory helps teams work better together, especially when it matters most.

Recognized as IABC Regional Leader of the Year in 2021, Catherine is also a sought-after speaker and writer.

At the heart of her work is a simple truth she lives by:
coaching changes how you show up — everywhere.

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Jodi Reek is the Registrar for Coachworks.Academy, and she’s often the calm, capable presence helping things make sense when people have questions, ideas, or a few tabs open in their minds.

With a background in higher education and adult learning, Jodi understands how learning actually happens. Not just in theory, but in real life, alongside full schedules, big questions, and meaningful transitions.

She’s deeply client-focused and known for making people feel welcomed, supported, and never like “just another form to fill out.” From first inquiry to program completion, Jodi brings clarity, care, and follow-through to every interaction.

At Coachworks, she helps create the kind of learning experience where people feel held, informed, and free to focus on the work that matters.

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With over 25 years of experience in leadership development, curriculum design, and coaching, Mary-Ellen Edlington specializes in creating transformative learning experiences that meet the needs of organizations and teams. Her work with companies like Erickson International shaped her ability to design programs that deliver both impact and results.Mary-Ellen is a certified Solutions-Focused Coach and Enneagram Practitioner, known for her ability to help organizations develop leaders, challenge limiting patterns, and build aligned teams. Her focus is on creating spaces where curiosity and courage lead to lasting growth.

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Whether working with corporations or facilitating team development programs, Mary-Ellen ensures every initiative connects people to their strengths and drives organizational success.

Ceri Rees combines a background in leadership, strategy, and communications to help organizations foster cultural and strategic alignment. As the founder of Entelechy Partners and an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation, Ceri specializes in leadership development, conflict engagement, and cultural transformation.

Ceri’s corporate experience includes senior roles at Domain7, CBTW, and Versett, where she led strategic initiatives and facilitated people-first solutions. Currently completing her Master’s in Leadership, her research focuses on navigating polarization and building stronger connections amidst differences.

With certifications in Core Strengths and Relational Awareness Theory, Ceri’s approach equips teams to align, collaborate, and take bold steps forward together.

For nearly 30 years, Rob Gray has been helping leaders and organizations bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be. A Master Certified Coach (MCC) with the International Coaching Federation, he also holds a master’s degree in Executive and Organizational Coaching, giving him both the expertise and the perspective to guide meaningful transformation.

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Rob has worked across industries—professional sports, tech, government—helping teams navigate complexity, develop strong leadership, and build sustainable systems for growth. Certified in Core Strengths and the Full Focus Planner, he equips leaders with the tools and insights to turn vision into action. Because leadership isn’t just about results. It’s about clarity. It’s about purpose. And it’s about creating the kind of impact that lasts.

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For Rob, coaching is more than a profession—it’s a way to help leaders and teams navigate complexity with greater clarity and purpose. He’s committed to growing the field of coaching and supporting the development of new coaches, ensuring more people have access to the tools and guidance that drive meaningful change.

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Dr. Sarah Evans has dedicated her career to helping organizations build resilient teams, foster collaboration, and drive strategic change. With a PhD in Human and Organizational Systems, Sarah brings academic rigor and practical expertise to her work with leaders across industries.

As a Master Certified Coach (MCC), Sarah has partnered with hundreds of clients and teams, helping them align with purpose, navigate complexity, and lead with confidence. She is also a faculty member at Royal Roads University and Fielding Graduate University, shaping the next generation of coaches and leaders.

Dr. Ana Paula Nacif is an expert in leadership coaching, group facilitation, and cultural transformation. With over 20 years of experience working with organizations such as the NHS, Kent Police, and financial services firms, Ana delivers programs that foster inclusion, alignment, and growth.

As a senior lecturer at the University of East London, Ana blends positive psychology and coaching to create spaces where leaders and teams thrive. Her work is rooted in helping organizations lead with purpose and impact.