Notice people as individuals
Start with what has changed for that person. Stay curious about the circumstances instead of assuming the cause.
Our story
Good support should be within every business's reach.
Cerebral Power Conditioning was founded to make practical workplace resilience training accessible to smaller businesses and the people who lead their teams.
Why Tony started CPC
Understanding the pressure of a lean team.
When a small team is stretched, the effects are personal. Work slows down, relationships become harder and the people you rely on can begin to struggle.
Tony Wand founded CPC on the belief that resilience support shouldn’t be designed and priced only for large organisations with dedicated benefits teams. His background spans more than three decades in sales and marketing, and the business reflects his interest in practical support for people at work.
The gap has been particularly visible in the IT sector: high demands and lean teams, with limited support designed around their circumstances. CPC's response is a focused workshop that gives managers useful skills without a lengthy rollout.
The thinking behind the work
Care becomes useful through everyday actions.
A supportive workplace is shaped in the moments between formal policies: how a manager reacts to a mistake, whether a concern is heard and whether an agreed change actually happens.
That’s where CPC focuses. We bring business and people experience together to help managers become more confident in those moments.
Make learning practical
Try examples, discussion and rehearsal that connect the workshop to your working day.
Know where your role ends
Help managers act constructively and recognise when another source of support is needed.
Meet the CPC teamExperience of business.
Experience of business.
Understanding of people.
Our team combines leadership, HR, facilitation, coaching and clinical experience. Those perspectives help keep the programme relevant to real businesses and clear about the boundaries of workplace training.
Tony Wand
Founder & Managing DirectorTony brings more than three decades in sales and marketing and a commitment to making workplace resilience support practical for smaller businesses.
More about Tony
He leads CPC's direction, bringing a commercial perspective to the challenges of employee wellbeing and the demands placed on managers.
Tracy Wand
Workshop facilitation & trainingA qualified first responder with a background in mental health first aid, Tracy has experience developing and delivering training courses.
More about Tracy
Her work centres on creating a supportive, interactive learning environment in which participants can practise and build confidence.
Robert Woodland
Business adviserRobert brings more than 40 years of experience spanning start-ups, international businesses, fundraising, turnarounds and a public-company flotation.
More about Robert
He advises directors on restructuring, planning and governance, particularly in growing smaller businesses. An author of several business books, he is a Fellow of both the Chartered Institute of Marketing and Chartered Management Institute.
Nick Willey
Director · HR, coaching & mentoringNick has held senior HR director roles with international organisations including Barclays, Fiat, Comverse and Aricent.
More about Nick
His experience includes working with business stakeholders, international employee representation and people development. He brings a coaching and mentoring perspective to CPC.
Mary Haley
Psychotherapy, training & course developmentMary's background combines psychotherapy, clinical training, management and staff development, including work in prisons, the NHS and private practice.
More about Mary
Her published CPC profile records UKCP registration, a Master's in Psychotherapy and a postgraduate diploma in Training & Human Resource Management. She has designed and delivered training for multidisciplinary teams and contributed writing on Attachment Theory.
Chrissie Tarbitt
Senior workshop practitioner & wellbeing coachChrissie combines corporate wellbeing coaching and workshop delivery with 25 years of international technology experience, including director-level roles.
More about Chrissie
Her background includes coaching, counselling, mindfulness and team leadership. Her CPC profile records ICF training through Optimus Coaching Academy and professional membership of the European Mentoring & Coaching Council.
A programme with a clear purpose
Helping managers help their teams.
Our current focus is Managing People Through Pressure: a half-day or full-day workshop for managers and team leaders in businesses with around 10–250 employees.
We come to your workplace across the Home Counties and south-west London, from our base in Andover. Sessions bring together the four skills in the curriculum: recognising signs, grounding, psychological safety and supportive conversations.
Explore the programme →Client experience
Across different working environments.
We’ve worked with LPC and Westin Hotels, bringing experience from financial services and hospitality to our work.
LPCFinancial services · Pet insurance
Westin HotelsHospitality
Free guide for you and your team
Find your first words.
Not sure how to check in with someone? Try a familiar workplace situation and find a thoughtful way to begin.
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