Michael Garvey is an experienced leader across the arts and cultural sectors. He has run a number of orchestras in the UK, including the BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales and the Academy of Ancient Music and managed not for profit organisations, as well as having been a member of the BBC's executive team in Wales. As a freelance consultant, Michael was the first Executive Director of the Benedetti Foundation as well as a founding member of the Cardiff Music Board where he continues to focus his attention on the role that music education can play for the city, together with nurturing next generation musicians and developing pathways for their growth either as happy amateurs or into the music profession. Michael provides business consultancy and strategic planning to the cultural sector and alongside and enhancing this, he is also a trained executive coach, accredited by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council. He brings a coaching approach to all of his work, driven by a strong belief that the best course of action is the one that you develop yourself. Given his background in the arts and third sectors, he has a deep empathy and knowledge in this area. His clients, though, come from a range of backgrounds and he's just as happy working with people from the creative, media, broadcasting and other sectors.