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All our trainers have experience in Safety and Incident Management. Some are seasoned expedition leaders, safety managers or medics who have extensive knowledge of working with teams in difficult situations, often in remote regions of the world. All have comprehensive experience working within corporate environments, which provides them the unique blend necessary to deliver our programmes and maximise their effectiveness. Lloyd Figgins FRGS
Lloyd has worked as a Police Officer, Safety Consultant, Accident Investigator and medic throughout the globe and his expertise has taken him to over 50 countries. He is qualified as an Accident Investigator and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and specialises in pre-hospital emergency care in remote environments. Lloyd also holds an OCR Level 3 in Off Site Safety Management and is a Royal Geographical Society approved trainer. Lloyd has worked with incident management teams around the world and has extensive experience in providing training to those operating in the wilderness. In 2012 he rowed across the Atlantic Ocean from Morocco to Barbados in 60 days, 17 hours! Nicola Conway
A New Zealander, Nicky has worked on numerous projects for organisations ranging from H.M. Customs (NZ) to the Forestry Commission. She has also led expeditions in more than 20 countries and specialises in analysing risk and implementing safety procedures. Her experience leading and managing expeditions has influenced her work in recognising the importance of effective communication and safety management within the workplace. This has provided Nicky with a unique insight into the demands of leadership and how to overcome adversity, even in the most trying of circumstances. A highly motivated and inspirational character Nicky has used her experience to train in a variety of environments including being responsible for training Expedition Leaders within the adventure travel industry. Neil Macdonald
Neil is our Technical Director, and is responsible for training and developing staff. One of Neil's main roles within Navigate International is researching course content and developing new ideas. It is Neil's belief that a solid foundation comes from understanding the actions of successful models, and the behaviour of the not so successful. Many people who attend our courses develop a strong interest in the methods we study, and Neil often helps by advising on post course advancement for delegates. Sandy Beatty
Sandy has led over 40 teams in 15 countries and is a specialist in endurance and remote expeditions, with 10 Kilimanjaro summits under his belt already. He has provided leadership and safety training all over the world and been involved in the handling of many “real life” incidents. He once coordinated the successful rescue of multiple casualties from Mt Kenya in poor weather ………………from his desk in the UK! His practical experience is backed up by OCR Level 3 in Off Site Safety Management and a Certificate in Risk Management. An ability to relate to those around him make Sandy an outstanding and likeable trainer. The skills he brings are based on experience and knowledge, making him an invaluable resource for any organisation, as well as being able to recount a good campfire story or two. |