Who we are

We develop courage, compassion and connection through psycho-educational workshops and coaching. Our mission is to re-humanise the workplace.

The Bravest Path is a courage building consultancy focused on smart risk-taking and bold leadership. By blending research with real-world experience, we foster emotional intelligence and create cultures of psychological safety, leading to both happier individuals and higher-performing organisations.

Before founding The Bravest Path, we worked in organisations both progressive and prehistoric. Leading teams across industries and in places such as Silicon Valley, London and Bangalore helped us recognise the ingredients that differentiate incredible leaders, resulting in awesome places to work.

With extensive coaching experience and having trained with some of the world’s best practitioners (Brené Brown, John Gottmann, Amanda Blake, Kristin Neff to name a few…), The Bravest Path decided to take a smart risk and start changing how we work through the power of people.

“We specialise in brave conversations—navigating challenging topics that are often avoided or mishandled—and equipping people with the clarity, compassion, and courage needed to handle them with confidence and effectiveness.”

Bethan Davies

CO-FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
After many years in senior corporate leadership positions, Bethan co-founded the Bravest Path to bring a different approach to developing individuals and organisational cultures, making workplaces more human and humane.
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She leads and oversees the design and delivery of all our development programmes, and is a regular keynote speaker at conferences inspiring others to take more smart risks and be kinder to themselves in the process of being bolder. Bethan believes courage is the most foundational of all emotions, and once you develop this, it enables all other change. As an expert in behavioural transformation, she enjoys leading powerful experiences that enable people to truly feel and act braver, and sharing the tools to sustain this learning longer term.
Gareth Davies

CO-FOUNDER, DIRECTOR OF SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Gareth is a dedicated Sales Director with a passion for serving the healthcare sector and a talent for uncovering new markets.
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Emphasising empathy, communication, and creativity, Gareth excels in building strong relationships and achieving success through his playful and daring approach. With certifications from Dr. Brené Brown’s research and training in Daring Way and Dare To Lead, Gareth builds authentic, long-term partnerships with clients by leveraging personal experience in fostering leadership courage and bravery. .
Cathleen O'Sullivan

EXECUTIVE COACH & FACILITATOR
As a coach and facilitator for our Braver than Before® and Women in Leadership programmes, Cathleen’s expertise lies in helping emerging leaders identify their core strengths and motivations.
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Cathleen employs a method that combines deep self-awareness with insightful feedback from colleagues and clients, enabling participants to refine and personalise their leadership styles for maximum effectiveness. With her extensive background in leading international teams and her experience in organisational transitions, Cathleen brings a wealth of knowledge to our team.
Jon Gordon

EXECUTIVE COACH & FACILITATOR
Jon is a facilitator for our Braver than Before® programme. He began his professional career as an athlete and when his playing days ended he transitioned into working with teams and individuals especially in high pressure situations.
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He feels privileged to have facilitated for over 100,000 people around the world from a wide variety of industries and has personally coached over 500 individuals. He believes strongly in meeting people where they are, utilising frameworks to create personalised strategies for individuals or groups and in the power of empathy and active listening. When not working he can be found with his wife in the Bay Area, California chasing after their three small children or wistfully talking about where they would like to travel to next.
Jacqui Sjenitzer

EXECUTIVE COACH & FACILITATOR
Jacqui supports our Braver than Before® participants to show up fully in the online programmes. She coaches, facilitates and leads with her values of truth, depth, and warmth.
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Her expertise is in inviting what is hidden, into awareness, so that more courage, aliveness and joy can be experienced. Jacqui has an occupational psychology background, is certified in individual, team and somatic coaching, a Certified Dare to Lead™ facilitator and is a trainee somatic experiencing practitioner, making her a trauma-informed practitioner with a nervous-system-safety approach to change.
Hilary Davis

EXECUTIVE COACH & FACILITATOR
Hilary is a facilitator for our Braver than Before® and Women in Leadership programmes. As an ICF-certified coach with a wealth of experience in storytelling, she excels at unlocking potential and crafting captivating learning experiences.
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Her proficiency in storytelling plays a pivotal role in our Courage to Speak Up module, where she helps individuals to communicate with clarity, warmth, and assertiveness. Based in Colorado, Hilary balances her professional life with her role as a mother, adding depth to her understanding of work-life challenges.
Jonathan Ward

EXECUTIVE COACH & FACILITATOR
As a facilitator for our Braver than Before® programme, Jonathan is an expert in self-compassion. His approach centers on empowering individuals to recognise and cultivate their inner strength.
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By placing emphasis on the power of self-compassion in the face of setbacks, Jonathan teaches us that encountering challenges is a part of growth and that responding to these challenges with kindness and gentleness is essential. This approach not only helps in navigating difficulties but also reinvigorates our courage to face future challenges. Jonathan encourages each person to find their "inner brave space," nurturing it as a vital part of their true self. His coaching methods focus on helping team members identify obstacles and learn effective strategies to overcome them, thereby fostering a sense of bravery in their daily actions.
Emily Green

EXECUTIVE COACH & FACILITATOR
Emily is a key coach and facilitator in our Women in Leadership program at The Bravest Path, where her extensive experience in psychology and talent management greatly benefits emerging female leaders.
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With 18 years of business experience, starting in software sales and later leading Learning and Development and Recruitment teams in a global telecommunications company, Emily brings a diverse and rich professional background to her role. Her approach to coaching is centered around helping individuals find deeper meaning and purpose in their careers and lives. This focus is particularly effective in guiding women through transitions such as re-entering the workforce or making significant career or lifestyle changes. Emily's methods include practical exercises, tools, and techniques designed to shift perspectives, overcome self-limiting beliefs, and unlock full potential.
Sophie Kazandjian

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT & PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATOR
Sophie is a highly experienced virtual assistant who provides programme administration and general support to The Bravest Path team.
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With over 19 years of experience, Sophie manages administration and logistics for all of our development programmes and clients. She is an accredited member of the Association of Professional Virtual Assistants and member of the Society of Virtual Assistants