About Us

Boon Development Ltd was founded in 2025 by Jacqueline Mathias as a modern, mindful personal and professional development company.

We offer transformative growth opportunities for individuals, teams and businesses, empowering people to reach their fullest potential and thrive in all aspects of life and career — whilst supporting companies to achieve their commercial and cultural goals.

We’re committed to delivering high-quality, timely and relevant development opportunities through a variety of formats. Whether it’s a workshop, programme, digital course, offsite experience or 1:1 coaching — our team have long and established experience in building personal and professional development solutions for some of the world’s top brands. 

And because of this — we get brands. We’ll always partner with you creatively to bring your projects to life aesthetically, too.

We engage curiosity, ignite self-discovery, broaden perspectives, and strive for relevance, connection and resonance with everyone we engage with. 

Thank you for joining the boon community. Together we’ll grow, thrive, and create a lasting positive impact in life and career.

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Our Founder

Jacqueline Mathias Jacqui Mathias

Jacqueline Mathias brings two decades of expertise in personal and professional development, specialising in empowering individuals, teams, and businesses to unlock their potential.

With an extensive career in leading Learning and Talent Development initiatives for globally renowned luxury fashion groups — including LVMH, Capri Holdings, and the Ermenegildo Zegna Group — Jacqueline has worked with iconic brands such as Tom Ford, Hugo Boss, Stella McCartney, and Michael Kors. Her deep understanding of the industry and vast global experience positions her as a highly respected leader in the field of development.

As an internationally accredited coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Jacqueline is passionate about guiding individuals to navigate the complexities of life and career, helping them achieve authentic growth and alignment in all aspects of their lives. Her approach emphasises the importance of self-leadership, emotional intelligence, management and leadership capabilities, and overarching soft skills as essential drivers of success and fulfilment.

Jacqueline’s diverse academic background in Training & Education, Media & Communications, Journalism, and Literature reflects her commitment to lifelong learning and personal growth. With this solid foundation, she has dedicated her career to supporting individuals in creative industries, designing strategic learning and talent development programs that go beyond traditional skills-building to focus on self-leadership, social sustainability, and meaningful impact.

In addition to her extensive experience in program design and facilitation, Jacqueline is a certified practitioner of several leading psychometric profiling tools, including DISC, Hermann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI), and Predictive Index (PI). She is also an accredited facilitator of trademarked learning programs such as Crucial Conversations, which focus on enhancing interpersonal communication and leadership effectiveness.

Jacqueline has also played a key role in designing and implementing initiatives that foster strong company cultures, aligning business strategy with actionable and meaningful work, and implementing talent and performance management strategies. Her work helps businesses create environments where people can thrive both personally and professionally, fostering long-term, holistic success for all involved.

Jacqueline has a deep passion for exploring the broader landscape of personal and professional development, constantly seeking out the best resources, tools, and thought leaders to bring to her clients. She is dedicated to curating the most impactful programs and practices in the industry, ensuring that boon offers transformative, relevant, and holistic solutions.