build your innovator edge
We empower leaders, teams, and businesses to break through tough problems, ignite bold ideas, and fuel innovation every day. With our brainstorming kits and coaching programs, you’ll sharpen your creative skills, solve problems faster, and deliver outcomes that matter.
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the world of work is shifting fast
To thrive in this new landscape, organizations need people who can think creatively, solve complex problems, and lead with confidence.
The World Economic Forum’s latest Future of Jobs Report ranks creative thinking and leadership in the Top 5 most in-demand skills, and creative thinking is the fastest-rising of them all.
The wave of change is already here – you can either shape it, or be shaped by it.
So the real question is: Are you, and your team, ready?
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equiping today's leaders for tomorrow's challenges
As businesses pivot and industries evolve, our coaching and training programs will ensure you won’t just be reacting to these waves of change—you’ll be leading them. Our unique approach harnesses the power of coaching techniques, neuroscience principles, and cutting-edge innovation strategies. We’ll upskill you with the innovation catalyst mindset, knowledge, and skills you need to stay ahead of the wave.
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spark fresh thinking every day
A free bi-monthly email packed with bite-sized tips, creative techniques, and practical tools to give your creative thinking skills a daily boost. Designed for busy leaders, founders, and facilitators, each edition gives you tips you can apply instantly – no fluff, just fresh ways to keep your thinking sharp.
Free to subscribe. High on impact. Delivered straight to your inbox.
ignitorize® kits
brainstorm brilliant ideas in teams & groups
Looking to energize your team meetings, workshops, or leadership sessions? Our Ignitorize Kits are action learning modules designed to tackle real-world challenges – fast.
Each Kit blends practical tools, coaching prompts, creative techniques, and reflection questions to deepen discussion, unlock collaboration, and inspire fresh thinking.
Instantly downloadable, you’re ready-to-run in under 30 minutes.
why work with us
20+ years experience
Extensive leadership development and executive coaching experience specializing in developing creative thinking & innovation capabilities.
global mindset
Adaptable to different learning styles and multi-cultural groups located across multiple sites, both nationally and internationally.
coaching approach
Pragmatic teaching style using coaching skills to ensure learning is applied to real situations that get actionable results.
blended learning
Integrated learning interventions that blend mobile learning, virtual workshops, micro-learning, coaching, and social collaboration.
innovation beyond boundaries
The Brainsparker Academy was founded by Gabriella Goddard, a multi-award winning Executive Coach and Leadership Development expert with 20+ years of experience specializing in innovation leadership. She has coached senior leaders at UK Space Agency Accelerators, L’Oreal, STERIS, Sanofi, Tesco, Heinz, EY, Panasonic, Airbus Group, RAL Space, and many more.
Gabriella is a graduate of CTI (Coaches Training Institute) and has completed professional studies at International Space University, Stanford, and IDEO. She is also a member of Forbes Coaches Council and a member of the International Coach Federation.
Our Brainsparker Leadership Coaching team brings together a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences that will help upskill and advance the innovation catalysts working in your organization.
Read our Forbes articles on:
“Five Strategies to Unlock Your Inner Innovator.”
“Be an Innovative Leader by Playing to Your Personality Strengths.”
“Thrive in an Uncertain World With These Six Leadership Qualities.”
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virtual reality
We’ve had fun running experimental coaching sessions and training workshops in Virtual Reality. We look forward to exploring this more!
our ai coach
Chat to our highly trained AI Coach and get prompts, advice, and support tailored for your specific situation or creative challenge.
illuminate potential
Unleash collaboration, co-creation, and innovation in your team with the Lumina Spark personality tool and individual coaching.