Jacqui starts each day strolling past the New Forest's wild ponies before turning her attention to leading A Thousand (tamed) Monkeys. She has developed insight-led projects for global companies spanning FMCG, healthcare and financial services. Jacqui is passionate about connecting with hearts and minds to inspire action and drive impact.

​A Bristolian who traded city life for the coast, Catherine brings heaps of experience from TV production, managing international shoots and solving creative challenges on the fly. Now she keeps our team of writers (and clients) organised so we deliver work on time and on budget. As a proud foodie, she also hunts down the best spots for team lunches. 

Edit. Tweak. Proofread. Repeat. Julia has been editing for as long as she can remember and is an Advanced Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP). She's also learning French, Dutch, Italian and Spanish so she knows a lot about language. 

Tim’s a former tech journalist turned copywriter, with over three decades’ experience shaping copy for big brands through to startups. His workshops cover everything from storytelling to UX writing, offering practical tools to write with clarity and punch. When he isn’t teaching, Tim writes fantasy and horror novels and lays down basslines for his band – a reminder that words should always sing.

As creative director, Chris oversees the quality of our work and makes sure we offer consistently, top-notch copy and content. Chris started his writing career in fundraising - so he knows what it takes to part a donor from their dollar. When he's not creating persuasive copy, Chris specialises in B2B clients who demand insight and attention to detail in equal measure.

​Hafsa's psychology background gives her a knack for reading people and building bridges. She combines persuasive skills with a drive to deliver, whether she's strengthening business relationships or teaching English on the side. A true foodie, Hafsa's always exploring new cuisines, fuelled by her extensive collection of teas.

Richard founded A Thousand Monkeys after a career in the UK's top ad agencies creating award-winning headlines and TV ads. Now that he's passed on the reins, Richard leads our training programmes. He delivers engaging sessions that help teams master persuasive techniques or their brand’s tone of voice.

With a degree in psychology, Hayley knows which phrases push people's buttons. Her persuasive skills have come in handy for a wide variety of our clients  – from pony charities to pasta sauces. Her writing adds impact to every conceivable kind of copy, from newsletters to news articles, web copy to social media - and more.

One day Lindsey had an epiphany – she would leave her life as a linguist behind and use her expertise to rock the world of communication. Ever since this revelation, she’s become exceptionally speedy at seeing what makes services special and sparking action in all types of audiences.

Damian describes himself as an idea wrangler, storyteller and word weaver. During his thirty years in advertising, he’s created compelling copy for some of the biggest brands. Now, he’s helping us teach more people how to unlock their imaginations to be more productive and effective, whatever industry they’re part of.