Darren possesses an undergraduate degree in sports science and masters degree is sport psychology and was previously a lecturer at the University of Liverpool. He has been a personal trainer in the UK, in Australia and in Spain. Darren has thousands of hours of experience as a trainer and as a coach. Having quit his academic career to become a fitness professional in 2000, Darren also gave up his PhD in motivational interviewing in cardiac rehabilitation and GP referral. Darren has since studied a range of coaching psychologies including the chimp paradox, positive psychology, meditation and mindfulness. He runs My Head Coach helping busy professionals get the support and accountability they need to change their lifestyles and is co-founder of Gloo Fitness Studio in Stratford Upon Avon. Darren is also a business coach offering online coaching for already qualified personal trainers. Darren provides exclusive one-on-one mentoring through the UK course via Zoom with his partner Allison.