About Us.

The therehuman team brings experience and expertise on wellbeing, performance, leadership and society & environment from a wide range of disciplines, all with a shared passion for unlocking human potential.

Catherine McIntosh

Catherine McIntosh

Director & Cofounder

(BSc, MSW, DipSW, DipCP)
Catherine has over 20 year’s experience leading teams in high pressure environments.
With a specialist interest in the neuroscience and psychology of behavioural change, habit formation, resilience, high performance and the future of work, Catherine is the mother of four boys and has a passion for fell running.

Barry Desmond

Barry Desmond

Director & Cofounder

Sales/Marketing Director with over 20 years experience in the Advertising/Events sector.
Innovative, entrepreneurial thinker, passionate about developing human potential and Environmental Sustainability.
Business Person of the Year Allianz Arts and Business Awards 2020

Andrew Cuthbert

Andrew Cuthbert

Director

Entrepreneur, serial innovator and passionate environmentalist, Andrew has been at the forefront of diagnostics, healthcare and digital technology for many years and is a strong advocate of the potential of using ‘tech for good’. With experience in widely diverse fields across the globe, including satellite technology, proton therapy and robotics, Andrew has a deep understanding of the range of skills required for the future of work.

Dr Claire Rafferty

Dr Claire Rafferty

Associate

Claire is a qualified Psychiatrist who has worked within the NHS for more than 20 years, and has a special interest in the links between mind and body. She is passionate about translating the evidence from research into useable everyday solutions. 
“I really enjoy sharing the tools that empower people and help them to recognise their own skills and achieve their potential.”

Tim McCullough

Tim McCullough

Associate

Tim has played a key role strategically and creatively on a range of successful global design, advertising and branding accounts for over 30 years. Tim enables brands to discover their true identity, live their values and engage their audiences with authenticity.
He has worked globally with software start-ups, corporate and governmental, fashion, social innovation brands and emerging organisations with an environmental and sustainable focus.

Dr. John Kelly

Dr. John Kelly

Associate

John is an expert in whole brain learning in Education, Business and Health and has provided consultancy and training in a wide range of setting, supporting businesses and organisations to unlock human potential through neurodiversity. Dr John Kelly developed the Entrepreneurial Mindset Inventory which identifies entrepreneurial potential in individuals for success in commercial or social enterprise.

Sue Jones

Sue Jones

Associate

(BSc, MSc, FRSPH)
Sue has studied pre-clinical medicine and has BSc/ MSc degrees in both Physiology and Public Management. This coupling of medical and business knowledge delivers expertise on the impacts of ill-health and sub-optimal wellbeing on performance, and ultimately staff absences and turnover. Sue is qualified in conducting health assessments, blood tests and vitamin injections. She is also a NLP coach, an ‘Xpert’ in diabetes, a licenced practitioner in Motivational Maps, and a first aider in both physical and mental health.

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