Our back story

About us

We increase resilience and improve performance. Whichever way the wind is blowing, our programmes develop your people and build a culture to endure and thrive through tough times.

Extensive and wide ranging experience setting teams up right, managing growing pains, turning around underperforming teams, and navigating crises.

We have five principles. We help your leadership teams:

  • Be clear about the team you want to build and where you want it to go. Every team is different, so give yours the tools and purpose they need to stay focused, know their work matters, and understand what’s expected. As the team grows and changes, keep a steady focus on balance and progress.

  • Embrace a culture of continuous improvement with the humility to recognise successes and failures, learning from both to support growth. This approach helps the team and each individual to develop by identifying, sharing, and embedding best practices—avoiding the need to “reinvent the wheel” every few years.

  • Caring for yourself and your team is essential. Kindness builds trust and understanding, supporting everyone’s success. Good communication and healthy habits, physical, mental, and digital, are key to staying effective. True leadership isn’t about being “nice” or “tough”, it's about balancing empathy with accountability, helping teams stay resilient and prepared for any challenge.

  • If values aren’t matched by real behaviours, they lose meaning. Small actions matter, as colleagues will notice and draw conclusions from what they see. Consistent and genuine behaviour has a powerful, positive impact.

  • Leaders who invest in developing others create lasting impact and a built-in succession plan. Egos and hidden agendas undermine progress, but a culture that nurtures talent through genuine support and example builds lasting success and resilience.

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Meet the Founders

  • Brad Berwick

    Brad’s leadership journey began in the U.S. Army in 1991, and over 30+ years, he’s gained extensive experience, including 12 years as a Secret Service agent and senior roles in the Oil and Gas industry where in 2017, he became Head of Investigations for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa while working in London.

    Brad created Venturi to share what he’s learned about leadership: it’s about building relationships and accountability, not overcomplicating things. His approach focuses on real-world lessons, honest discussions, and practical advice. Certified in Color-Me, he believes self-awareness and open conversations are the keys to effective leadership.

  • Richard Mackintosh

    Richard’s interest in understanding what drives people and helps them perform at their best began in 1979 through outdoor education. Over 25 years in the UK government and 10 years in senior corporate roles, he developed expertise in building, leading, and transforming teams, including addressing toxic dynamics. His focus has always been on helping people reach their full potential, regardless of their background.

    Venturi was founded from these experiences to provide leadership training that is tailored, practical, and lasting. Richard emphasises creating high-trust environments that attract top talent, foster innovation, and make workplaces more rewarding.

    As a trainer, coach, and leader, Richard has a practical, engaging style, using exercises and role plays to encourage exploration and insight. Certified in Color-Me, he sees it as a valuable tool for unlocking personal and team potential.

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