About
At The Mindshift Group, we empower leaders and organisations to think differently, act courageously, and achieve meaningful transformation. With over a decade of experience working with executives, managing directors, and CEOs across the UK, Europe, Canada, the Middle East, and Africa, we specialise in leadership development, executive strategy facilitation, and thought leadership. Our approach blends deep insight into human behaviour with proven business strategies, helping clients unlock potential, inspire growth, and drive lasting impact. Grounded in courageous conversations, mindset shifts, and accountability, we don't just guide leaders—we challenge them to reflect, evolve, and lead with purpose. If you're ready to ignite bold leadership and create real change, let's start the conversation.
Vision
We place our clients at the heart of everything we do, working collaboratively to create visions and strategies for meaningful change. Our mission is to develop leaders who inspire and engage their teams, unlocking their full potential to drive effectiveness and success. Through our tailored solutions, we strive to deliver distinctive and emotionally resonant brand experiences that set our clients apart in their industries.
Values
Courageous Accountability: We challenge our clients to face truths, embrace growth, and take ownership of their journey to success. By holding up the mirror, we create space for honest conversations that lead to real transformation.
Empowerment: We believe in empowering leaders and teams to unlock their full potential and drive meaningful change.
Collaboration: We foster deep partnerships with our clients, working together to craft solutions that drive success.
Innovation: We embrace creativity and forward-thinking approaches to deliver distinctive, transformative solutions.
Team
Michael Pagnotta
Founder
Michael is a business-focused, creative, and results-driven coach with 15 years of experience across the UK, EMEA, and Asia Pacific in executive leadership development, business people strategies, and team leadership.
He challenges clients to move beyond what they know, helping them shift perspectives, break through limitations, and confidently step towards their future. Using a blend of cognitive behavioural tools, coaching methodologies, and business operating models, he empowers clients to take ownership of their growth, equipping them with the strategies and mindset needed to create lasting success.
When not working…
You can most definitely find Michael working out at the gym, going for a run, or jumping on his bike for a long cycle. Other passions include cooking, hosting dinner parties with close friends, travelling and exploring the big blue sea as an open-water diver.
Renea Bojanić
Business Operations Coordinator
Renea is our highly organised and detail-oriented Business Operations Coordinator. With experience in streamlining processes and supporting business growth, she excels at optimising operational efficiency and ensuring seamless workflows. In her role, Renea provides essential support, coordinating projects to keep everything running smoothly and keeping Michael in-check. She plays a pivotal role in liaising with our clients to ensure project communications and schedules are maintained for optimal business success.
When not working…
Renea enjoys spending quality time with her two-year-old, diving into a good book, or learning new skills and languages.
Rui Martins
Strategy and Operations
Rui helps clients by bringing clarity to complexity. By focusing on the big picture and asking the right questions - like What are the tangible outcomes we’re trying to achieve? - Rui ensures that strategy and execution stay aligned. His approach is about prioritisation, structure, and making sure every effort contributes to meaningful results. Whether it’s organising chaos or optimising workflows, Rui helps teams working efficiently with value creation in mind.
When not working…
You can find Rui with his friends at a nice restaurant, going for a run, or visiting his family in central Portugal. Music, traveling, and non-fiction books are also some of his passions.
Aly Neads
Brand and Engagement
Aly has worked extensively across Europe, Middle East and Latin America with senior leaders helping them to transform their brands to ensure they are truly customer centric. Then with creativity and imagination bringing that new brand promise to life for its customers and colleagues, differentiating them from their competitors.
Aly has had the opportunity to work with many great brands across all sectors Jaguar Land Rover, Virgin, Barclays, and Aviva to name drop a few.
She is focussed, passionate and curious and likes to really get underneath the skin of the business to ensure any solutions are tailored to the individual company’s exact requirements, thus delivering tangible results - quickly.
When not working…
Aly loves everything about Italy, the language, the food, (especially the cheese and wine) and the culture. She is a yoga enthusiast and loves taking long walks in nature.