Dr Felix Janeway BSc, PhD, FHEA

I’ve spent my career diving into tough challenges, building an eclectic toolkit from science research, teaching, directing, creating and leadership development.

With a PhD in inorganic chemistry, I tend to look at organizational problems through a scientific lens. I know that root causes are usually layered, and that fragile solutions always fail when constant energy is required to upkeep them. My focus is on building systems and habits that actually make life easier for everyone involved, even if that means having honest conversations about the hidden costs of doing nothing.

During my ten years of teaching and leading in higher education, I noticed that traditional professional development was missing a key part of humanity. High-stakes moments like a crucial client call, a tough team conversation and changing working environments are essentially live performances. Yet, most training treats them like administrative tasks, offering static tips instead of helping people reflect on the strengths of their genuine voice and experience.

To explore environments which change every second, I became an improvised musical director with ComedySportz UK, composing the music for over 200 unscripted shows on the spot.

Now, as Director at In The Room, I bring all these worlds together. I integrate scientific diagnostics, behavioral theory and performance arts into personal, scalable coaching for international leader. No rigid templates or empty certificates, just bespoke, human-centered development that centers truth for the whole team.