Meet The Team
Josh Mudd
Strategic Lead
As Strategic Lead at Project Praetorium, I bring a mindset forged in high-pressure environments from my years serving as a Royal Marines Commando to building multiple ventures as a property professional and business owner. My role is to shape and deliver the strategic vision behind everything we do, ensuring every detail aligns with performance, clarity, and impact.
After leaving the military, I transitioned into entrepreneurship and property investment, applying the same discipline, leadership, and execution I learned in service. I’m passionate about helping others unlock their own potential through structure, accountability, and purpose.
At Praetorium, my focus is on long-term planning, time control, and stress management helping clients not only lead themselves better, but live with intention. Whether in business, fitness, or personal development, I believe performance is built, not found and I’m here to help others build it for life.
Issac Thomas
Business Lead
Discipline beats talent every time!
Issac was involved with the British Army for a short time at Manchester. I picked up a career in private wealth management and then moved to property and startups. I believe the Army trains people to develop a certain mindset which tends to be strategically thinking, critically analysing, goal oriented with disciplined work ethics. This mindset definitely gives an extra edge to startup founders and senior business leaders on how to achieve success by hitting their targets, goals and to sustain a disciplined performance over a longer period of time.
I am based out of Frankfurt, Germany and have worked in the UK, India and the Middle east. I bring a vast amount of cultural and global business expertise to project Praetorium. I have also been an award winning startup coach on projects run by the US government and American German business club in Germany. I love a thorough study of current affairs and global politics, hence is I am well placed to coach founders and innovators of tomorrow on how to succeed with their business idea!
Rob Short
Fitness Lead
As Fitness Lead for Project Praetorium, I combine everything I learned as a Royal Marines Commando with a deep passion for fitness, wellbeing, and personal development. My time in the military taught me the true meaning of resilience, discipline, and pushing past what you think are your limits and now I use those lessons to help others unlock their full potential. I don’t believe in quick fixes or empty motivation. I believe in building real strength, both mentally and physically, through structured training, accountability, and mindset work. At Praetorium, it’s not just about getting fitter; it’s about creating lasting change in how you approach challenges, manage stress, and perform in all areas of life. I work closely with each client to meet them where they are, push them when they need it, and help them build the tools to keep growing long after the program ends.
Danny Matthews
Performance Lead
With 12 years of experience as a Royal Marines Commando, I’ve operated at the highest level in some of the world’s most extreme and high-stakes environments.
From leading missions in remote jungles and deserts to thriving under relentless pressure, my role demanded precision, resilience, and elite performance - every single day. Now, as Performance Lead at Project Praetorium, I bring that same operational mindset to help you unlock your full potential.
My focus is on enhancing leadership, building mental toughness, and elevating performance under pressure. Whether you’re navigating professional challenges, leading teams, or striving for personal growth, we’ll explore how to think clearer, lead stronger, and perform when it truly counts.
Together, we’ll push boundaries, challenge assumptions, and create lasting change in how you approach performance, both in business and beyond.
Rashaun Smith
Health & Wellbeing Lead
My journey began with over two decades in the U.S. military as a combat medic, saving lives, performing minor surgeries, and witnessing life's fragility and strength. Over time, I realized that true healing went beyond the physical - it touched the soul. After retiring, I turned to art as a way to express, process, and heal the deeper layers of my experience. This path revealed my natural ability to support and heal others on an emotional and spiritual level. Today, as a Life Spiritual Energy Coach, I guide individuals to reconnect with their true selves and discover their deeper purpose.
Our Expertise
Performance Optimisation
Strategic Development
We provide personalised performance optimisation solutions to enhance individual and organisational effectiveness. Our strategic development services focus on aligning human potential with long-term objectives, driving sustainable growth and success.
Personal Growth
Organisational Excellence
We ensure personal growth and organisational excellence through tailored plans and targeted execution, maximising human potential and productivity. Our strategic guidance is designed to elevate human performance and achieve lasting success.
Leadership Enhancement
Performance Acceleration
Our leadership enhancement services are aimed at accelerating performance and efficiency. From leadership coaching to talent management, we empower individuals and organisations to achieve their full potential and sustainable growth.
Team Dynamics
Innovative Solutions
We specialise in optimising team dynamics, offering innovative solutions to enhance collaboration and performance. Our expertise in human performance ensures that individuals and organisations operate at their peak and achieve sustainable success.