Nicholas Begley

Nicholas Begley is an experienced professional with a diverse background in mindfulness, psychology, and actuarial science. As the founder of illume since January 2020, Nicholas focuses on transforming inspirational self-help advice into actionable impact. Prior experience includes co-founding PSYT, where Nicholas worked to enhance psychological well-being through technology, and serving as a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teacher at Southwark Park Surgery. Nicholas has also contributed as a mindfulness consultant and head of research at Headspace Meditation Limited, communicating scientific findings and advising on various publications. Educational qualifications include a Fellowship in Actuarial Science from the Institute of Actuaries, an MSc in Cognitive and Decision Sciences, and a BSc in Physics from University College London.