Our Story

CEO - FOUNDER

“ You can’t be everywhere, and not everyone can afford professional coaching - frustrating! ”

People Spot was simultaneously the fastest and slowest good idea that Colin ever had.
With over 20 years of coaching leaders in some of Australia’s highest profile digital organisations, Colin started The PeopleSpot from the concept that every staff member should have access to a coaching companion at work.

Having dealt with the impact on people, organisations, cultures, and relationships from employees avoiding those ‘people moments’, Colin is humbled and thrilled to be part of this.

FOUNDER, Psychology, Content.

“ We create content that is designed to be self-guided, rapid and capable of making a material difference to people’s lives. ”

Qualified in organisational and counselling psychology and registered with AHPRA and the APS, Nerissa has practised for over 20 years in corporate Australia, mental health settings and education. She’s held senior roles in high-performing HR teams, worked in consulting and had the privilege of supporting individuals experiencing a range of social, emotional and mental health issues. Whatever the setting, Nerissa is passionate about helping individuals live their best lives.

FOUNDER, Product & Design

“ I can remember so many moments with people I've worked with that I could have handled better had I just had a handful of the little yet powerful tips in this app. ”

A scholar of both arts and science in his early years, it was the arts that won that battle - transforming Dave ‘the web developer’ into Dave ‘the UX and Design guy’.

Dave is globally renowned for his design work, as a respected member of the global Apple design alumni, and as ‘dangerous dave’ within the game and app design house Dangerous Pixels.

COMMUNICATIONS, CX

“ Being flexible and innovative can lead businesses through change.”

Amy is a passionate and creative senior leader with experience across a range of industries. With a unique skill mix of Corporate Affairs and Human Resources.

For close to 20 years, Amy has driven the external perception and internal experience for some of Australia’s best known brands. She has led strategy and managed teams across a range of corporate functions

Recently Amy has furthered her studies in psychology and company directorships and serves as a non-Executive Director for not-for-profit health organisation HEAL.

Technology Architecture

“ Yep, I’m that guy who said he would never do another startup. ”

Also a Leadership of Fools podcast alumni (the music episode), Nigel comfortably steps between the worlds of technosocial transformations (with ThoughtWorks); Lean and Agile business (with Lean Enterprise Australia); and as a friend and mentor to many on their own careers in digital.

Like the other business people on the team, Nigel is committed to helping create a world of work where professional coaching is democratised for the many, not a chosen few.

Global Advisory Panel

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“ My focus on transforming education in a way that helps lead in a skills revolution… to help the next generation of leaders break the mould and create workplaces of meaning, of opportunity, and inclusivity. ”

As Melbourne Business School’s inaugural Chief Learning Innovation Officer, she has created an online education brand and set up a future of learning lab.

The people spot is thrilled that Nora has joined as a founding member of the Global Advisory Panel. Nora’s superpower is her ability to think big and bold and we love how she brings this to people spot

Board Member

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“ I lead by building highly engaged, high performance teams who .. work together to drive exceptional business success. ”

Nat’s stellar career trajectory, and first class role-modeling as a balanced life champion, are well-known to listeners of the Leadership of Fools podcast.

Two big career arcs as an executive in digital natives REA Group and MYOB tell you all you need to know about her resilience and ability to inspire.

Nat brings her uncanny ability to rapidly distill the essence of an idea, brand or story into action.

Investments & Governance

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“ I’m passionate about building thriving businesses. “

Kate’s career in business has been multi-dimensional, multi-national, and luckily for us, she is a multi-talented industry leader.

Kate has experienced diverse cultures, people and challenges having worked with Goldman Sachs in New York and Melbourne.

As a recognised leader in the fields of Impact and Ethical investing, she is a regular guest on Colin’s Leadership of Fools Podcast and has shown the world her tenacity and resilience when appearing on Survivor, the TV series, in 2017.