I joined Maria's team in May 2011 and deal with logistics as well as helping with legal work from time to time.

The speaker industry is relatively new to me having trained and worked as a property lawyer in Horsham and Guildford. I have also worked in an International bank in the City and I speak French and Italian (like Maria I have Italian blood!).

I have a young son who takes up most of my spare time although I have recently taken up playing the piano, something I have wanted to do for years. I am also co-chair of the PTA at my son's school.

Maria's gorgeous dog Keaton has won us over and we are soon to join the world of dog owners and become the proud if not novice owners of a miniature schnauzer puppy.

There is never a dull day in Maria's office and we all work hard but have great fun at the same time!