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Transformational Career Development Programmes

Thresholds is dedicated to delivering exceptional, high-quality learning experiences that empower individuals and organisations alike. Our work is rooted in a commitment to fostering personal growth, advancing career development, and transforming attitudes. We believe in creating environments where everyone can thrive, driving meaningful change, and supporting the representation and progression of women in the workplace. With a focus on practical, transferrable skills, Thresholds ensures every programme and initiative leaves a lasting positive legacy.

Get in touch if you would like to find out more about the transformative impact we could have on your organisation.

Meet the team

Thresholds is nothing without the amazing team of highly-skilled, kind, and dedicated team. We bring empathy, expertise and a focus on high-quality to everything we do, ensuring that those we work with feel supported and motivated. Our team thrives on collaboration, drawing on diverse perspectives to meet challenges with creativity and care.

The Thresholds Team sat together on a sofa smiling

Over the last 20 years, Thresholds have gained an outstanding reputation in the Public Sector for our highly effective career development programmes. We are extremely proud of the courses, events and workshops we have honed over the years that facilitate genuine transformation for individuals and organisations.

All Thresholds programmes and services have one thing in common: enabling people to get from where they are to where they want to be.

Fiona McInnes-Craig

Founder & CEO

Fiona is a force to be reckoned with; limitless energy, inspiring vision and searing insight combine to make her an exceptional businesswoman as well as a powerful facilitator.

Flora Toulson-Clarke

Associate Facilitator

Flora is a training consultant, facilitator and coach specialising in career and personal development, with a CIPD in Training Practice.

Jacqueline Baker

Associate Facilitator

Jacqueline has held leadership roles across both central and local government, as well as the not-for-profit sector.

Emma Ryan

Associate Facilitator

Emma’s mission is to support women who want to walk their path in integrity. Her superpower as a facilitator and coach is very quickly creating an environment where people feel safe, heard, and brave.

Fiona Yensen

Associate Facilitator

With ten years’ experience working across a variety of private sector organisations, followed by 18 years in the Civil Service – with much of this time spent delivering learning, personal development and wellbeing interventions, Fiona brings a wealth of experience to Thresholds.

Amanda Fearon

Associate Facilitator

Amanda is a trained speaker, mentor, and facilitator of inspirational workshops. She has a background in Psychology and Education and a decade of experience teaching young people in inner city London.

Liza Berresford

Managing Director

Liza's passion for empowering women has led her to Thresholds Ltd. After a few years as programme facilitator she was identified by Thresholds' founder, Fiona McInnes-Craig, as the perfect candidate to take on the role of Managing Director.

Kaylisha Archer

Operations Project Manager

Kaylisha is truly passionate about enabling women and individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds to be empowered to achieve their full potential.

Sheida Ghadakchian

Associate Facilitator

Sheida's journey into becoming a Thresholds facilitator began during her own participation on the Crossing Thresholds programme.

Jo Wood

Associate Facilitator and Marketing Manager

Jo Wood, a mindset coach and professional facilitator, focuses on supporting women to enhance their communication skills and confidence.

Anthea Armar

Associate Facilitator

Anthea is an inspirational speaker and a true embodiment of the power of positive thinking. Her 20+ year track record in facilitating change in organisations and individuals are proof that her words can empower and build confidence, clarity and commitment in others.

Sarah Kyte

Business Support Manager

Sarah thrives on making a positive impact in the lives of others, which led her to join Thresholds as Business Support Manager. Often the first point of contact for our clients and participants, she plays a pivotal role in supporting their transformative career development journeys.