For leadership, business owners and entrepreneurs.
Are you looking to be your best in your leadership role? Are you prepared to listen, ask good questions and share your experiences and feelings? Are you curious and open to growth?
No hidden agendas. No competing priorities.
Our groups are curated to be inclusive and diverse. Members typically have no substantive relationships with one another and we maintain a healthy balance of ethnicity and gender.
One current group, two more recruiting now
More groups are planned and will be built around demand so please let us know where you would like to see us.
Maximum fifteen members per group
Limiting group size ensures trust, confidentiality and time for everyone.
One free place per group for charity member
The benefits of group membership are to be shared across all organisations, not only those with financial backing.
Who we are
The Peer Group People was established in 2024 by Charles Fallon and Jane Smart, with the purpose of increasing access to peer groups and the opportunity to learn, to grow and to be challenged and supported in equal measure.
Charles has over 40 years’ experience encompassing an early career in advertising, with 10 years at Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising, and since the late 90’s as a serial entrepreneur and latterly an active investor in the technology sector focusing on sustainability, SAAS, and consumer and entertainment start-ups and scale-ups.
Throughout Charles’ career he has been passionate about the importance of personal development and the responsibility employers have to encourage their teams to develop as humans with an emphasis on self-discovery and curiosity.
In 2008 Charles identified the importance and impact of Peer Group learning as an unmet need in the creative industry, so launched Soho 15, the first peer group for leaders in this dynamic sector. Charles invited Jane to lead this group and together they have launched The Peer Group People to enable more people to access the benefits from being part of a diverse peer group.
Jane has over 35 years’ experience across several industry sectors. Having started in international banking and then running a variety of businesses, it was the people side of business where she really focused. Her passion for creating high performing workplaces and teams has led to a focus on leadership development and the importance of ensuring everyone has the opportunity, tools and support to find the confidence to challenge themselves and grow.
In 2012 Jane established her own business and has focused on delivering training, coaching, consulting and facilitation across the globe. As a member of a peer group for many years, Jane has experienced first hand the many benefits and has facilitated the Soho 15 since 2012.
Our Speakers
We have a wonderful panel of speakers who recognise the value of peer groups and join us to share their wisdom, experience and expertise. Some are referenced below, and we are always adding new speakers to increase our learning and expand our thinking.
Olympic medalist, television personality, businessman and motivational speaker.
Musician, singer-songwriter and record producer.
International business coach, motivational and inspirational speaker, author and chief zookeeper.
Leadership and expedition consultant and lecturer, former British Army officer.
Actor, author and the country’s leading stand up educationalist.
Independent behavioural economist.
Executive & lifestyle coach, speaker, facilitator of equine guided learning and entrepreneur.
Businessman, Moonpig founder, Dragon’s Den dragon and investor.
Entrepreneur, human capitalist and author.