This is an adjunct to my coaching practice and an exploration of the creation of visual identities and passages to power – examining how social constructs are captured in the visual image and considering how these are used to create the multiple axes of power within leadership.I am honoured to be the resident photographer for the Stepping Up Leadership Academy, diversity leadership programme. Find out more by using the hashtag #steppingupbris on LinkedIn to see the most up to date… Show more This is an adjunct to my coaching practice and an exploration of the creation of visual identities and passages to power – examining how social constructs are captured in the visual image and considering how these are used to create the multiple axes of power within leadership.I am honoured to be the resident photographer for the Stepping Up Leadership Academy, diversity leadership programme. Find out more by using the hashtag #steppingupbris on LinkedIn to see the most up to date posts or visit the website on https://www.steppingupbristol.com/ Show less

I aim to provide a bespoke service, tailored to an individual's specific needs and making consideration for progress along their chosen career path. The service encompasses a blend of coaching, mentoring and advisory services with an emphasis on techniques drawn from positive psychology where appropriate. Clients will be able to make positive and deliberate decisions during career transitions which can take many forms, be they looking for a new post, enhancing an existing one, returning to… Show more I aim to provide a bespoke service, tailored to an individual's specific needs and making consideration for progress along their chosen career path. The service encompasses a blend of coaching, mentoring and advisory services with an emphasis on techniques drawn from positive psychology where appropriate. Clients will be able to make positive and deliberate decisions during career transitions which can take many forms, be they looking for a new post, enhancing an existing one, returning to work after any type of break, post-redundancy or gaining a greater understanding of resilience skills during organisational restructuring or downsizing.Tools and techniques offered:• Review your 'career assets' and develop strategies to evaluate and plan your way forward. • Understand risk management strategies in relation to career choices and build a list of considered options to make a smooth transition.• Evaluate your values and strengths and match these to targeted areas of work for enhanced performance, motivation, resilience, engagement and happiness at work. Increase the probability of finding a good ‘cultural fit’ with a new role and finding purpose in your work.• Put your 'best self' forward – how to present your skills and achievements to best effect on your cv. • Learn how to research your target market effectively as part of your career plan: look at short, medium and long term routes forward. • Flourish in your workplace relations – improving relationships or raising your profile is often a good alternative to an immediate career move or for those just wanting to feel more 'happy at work'.• Cognitive techniques and coaching to be proactive when managing workplace pressure or to increase career confidence.• Dealing with change in the workplace – what to expect, how to survive and thrive in today's challenging environment. Show less

Role as Volunteer Community Coach working with local grass roots organisations to:* Help them identify their priorities;* Plan how to address and implement actions to deal with these priorities;* Identify training needs and opportunities;* Assisting the group to network with other local organisations with similar goals.

A bespoke and unique service providing support and guidance for graduate and professionals to manage a smooth and rapid transition back into the workplace or enabling a change of sector. A focus on understanding the unique position of each candidate: be it by sector, career-stage or level of qualifications held ensures the provision of tailored guidance which in turn increases confidence and self-efficacy. There is also an international perspective with an appreciation of variations in job… Show more A bespoke and unique service providing support and guidance for graduate and professionals to manage a smooth and rapid transition back into the workplace or enabling a change of sector. A focus on understanding the unique position of each candidate: be it by sector, career-stage or level of qualifications held ensures the provision of tailored guidance which in turn increases confidence and self-efficacy. There is also an international perspective with an appreciation of variations in job search culture and methods by nationality. Show less

A role to deliver and design cost effective and technically-sound design solutions for geotechnical renewal and maintenance schemes for the Highways Agency (HA) Area 1 Managing Agent Contract (MAC) in accordance with the Geotechnical Asset Management Plan and Forward Programme. The promotion of a collaborative approach and knowledge sharing between differing technical specialists was fundamental to maintaining a whole-asset approach and producing innovative and technically appropriate… Show more A role to deliver and design cost effective and technically-sound design solutions for geotechnical renewal and maintenance schemes for the Highways Agency (HA) Area 1 Managing Agent Contract (MAC) in accordance with the Geotechnical Asset Management Plan and Forward Programme. The promotion of a collaborative approach and knowledge sharing between differing technical specialists was fundamental to maintaining a whole-asset approach and producing innovative and technically appropriate solutions. Foster a collaborative approach to the value-management process using long standing relations with HA staff to enable technical discussions regarding the operational and technical risks associated with proposed schemes. As a consequence of the support and backing provided by the HA stakeholders the likelihood of all schemes being fully funded was significantly increased. Show less

Based at the offices of the Highways Agency acting as Consultant Senior Geotechnical Advisor.Participate on Expert Panels for Geotechnical Infrastructure Asset Management with other consultants and specialists to review and develop national level guidance, planning templates and contract documentation. Roll out national level guidance in Geotechnical Infrastructure Asset Management practice. The business objectives and priorities of the Project Sponsors were identified and… Show more Based at the offices of the Highways Agency acting as Consultant Senior Geotechnical Advisor.Participate on Expert Panels for Geotechnical Infrastructure Asset Management with other consultants and specialists to review and develop national level guidance, planning templates and contract documentation. Roll out national level guidance in Geotechnical Infrastructure Asset Management practice. The business objectives and priorities of the Project Sponsors were identified and incorporated into the roll-out process to ensure successful buy-in and swift adoption of new working practices.Develop and grow the Highways Agency Geotechnical Research Community by focusing on the development of good-quality working relationships and communications. As a consequence the number and quantity of research submissions grew year-on-year and the supplier community and portfolio were considered examples of best-practice at the time. Show less