I am a certified professional coach with specialization in adult education and extensive leadership experience in education. I am highly adaptable to new contexts and committed to exceeding quality standards in every project I undertake. Currently, I serve as Managing Director at Wadadli Ltd, providing executive coaching and personal development solutions for leaders and companies, advocating for forward growth in wisdom and increasing wellbeing and worth. I am an accomplished public speaker, lecturer and broadcaster. I’ve been a presenter on BBC Radio Radio 4 and have spoken at St Paul’s Cathedral and the UK House of Commons and have taught at Undergraduate, Masters and Doctoral levels at multiple UK HEIs. I also maintain a YouTube Channel at: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Throughout my career, I have held leadership roles including Board Chair at Methodist Independent Schools Trust in the UK and Presbyter at Southend & Leigh Methodist Circuit. I have successfully managed complex budgets, led teams, devised curricula, and initiated community outreach projects. I bring a passion for growth, resilience, and effective leadership across education, nonprofit, and coaching sectors.

Calvin T Samuel

I am a certified professional coach with specialization in adult education and extensive leadership experience in education. I am highly adaptable to new contexts and committed to exceeding quality standards in every project I undertake. Currently, I serve as Managing Director at Wadadli Ltd, providing executive coaching and personal development solutions for leaders and companies, advocating for forward growth in wisdom and increasing wellbeing and worth. I am an accomplished public speaker, lecturer and broadcaster. I’ve been a presenter on BBC Radio Radio 4 and have spoken at St Paul’s Cathedral and the UK House of Commons and have taught at Undergraduate, Masters and Doctoral levels at multiple UK HEIs. I also maintain a YouTube Channel at: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Throughout my career, I have held leadership roles including Board Chair at Methodist Independent Schools Trust in the UK and Presbyter at Southend & Leigh Methodist Circuit. I have successfully managed complex budgets, led teams, devised curricula, and initiated community outreach projects. I bring a passion for growth, resilience, and effective leadership across education, nonprofit, and coaching sectors.

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I am a certified professional coach with specialization in adult education and extensive leadership experience in education.

I am highly adaptable to new contexts and committed to exceeding quality standards in every project I undertake. Currently, I serve as Managing Director at Wadadli Ltd, providing executive coaching and personal development solutions for leaders and companies, advocating for forward growth in wisdom and increasing wellbeing and worth.

I am an accomplished public speaker, lecturer and broadcaster. I’ve been a presenter on BBC Radio Radio 4 and have spoken at St Paul’s Cathedral and the UK House of Commons and have taught at Undergraduate, Masters and Doctoral levels at multiple UK HEIs.

I also maintain a YouTube Channel at: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

Throughout my career, I have held leadership roles including Board Chair at Methodist Independent Schools Trust in the UK and Presbyter at Southend & Leigh Methodist Circuit.

I have successfully managed complex budgets, led teams, devised curricula, and initiated community outreach projects. I bring a passion for growth, resilience, and effective leadership across education, nonprofit, and coaching sectors.

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Experience Level

Work Experience

Managing Director at Wadadli Ltd
January 1, 2024 - Present
Registered company providing executive coaching and personal development solutions for leaders and companies. Advocate for forward growth in wisdom and increasing wellbeing and worth. Serving an international clientele.
Board Chair at Methodist Independent Schools Trust, UK
January 1, 2024 - August 9, 2025
Led a top 100 UK charitable trust with annual turnover of approximately £100 million. The trust operates 9 schools across the UK, supports 6 further UK schools and 2 international schools in Dubai and Cairo. Successfully recruited 4 new school head teachers and a new Trust CEO.
Presbyter at Southend & Leigh Methodist Circuit, UK
January 1, 2024 - August 9, 2025
Led the raising of approximately £100K to set up community outreach projects and hire staff. Set up and recruited staff for an under 5s Breakfast Club. Created an online worship YouTube channel. Organized and led BBC Radio 4 Sunday Worship live broadcast. Achieved first operating surplus in a decade. Created strategic plan 2019-25 and initiated cost-cutting plan to reduce staff costs by 10%. Led team which pitched and created a television programme, Real World Theology, broadcast weekly on TV channel TBN UK.
New Testament Tutor at Spurgeon's College, UK
January 1, 2010 - August 9, 2025
Teaching Pauline, Lukan, and Johannine texts in English and ancient Greek. Lead for Learning and Study Skills.
Research & Faculty Administration Assistant Director at London Business School, UK
January 1, 1999 - August 9, 2025
Created database of research interests to improve research funding. Managed preparation for School’s Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) submission. Performed dry run RAE for Medical School including 350 academic staff leading to full grade improvement in RAE results. Led Medical School change management project. Managed externally funded research valued at £18 million in collaboration with research dean.
Academic Dean & Wesley Study Centre Director at University of Manchester, UK
January 1, 1993 - August 9, 2025
Youngest branch manager appointed at age 21. Part of team performing full migration of bank’s IT system. Assistant Manager, Loans & Branch Manager at Swiss-American Bank, Antigua, WI.

Education

PhD Education & Theology at King's College London
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2025
First Class BA (Hons) Theology & Pastoral Studies at University of Manchester
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2025
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Manchester Business School
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2025

Qualifications

Certified Professional Coach CPC - CTAP
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services