Inspiring food businesses with surplus food to donate it to nearby charities that need it for their service users - www.planzheroes.org

I was a business coach, specialising in the following:Strategic and analytical thinkingInfluencing, persuading, negotiatingTime managementRunning effective meetingsManaging a budgetMaking presentationsTestimonials:Chris showed me that the challenges I was facing were not unique to me. Together we came up with some practical steps which I was able to put into practice which created a more productive interaction with my line manager and a feedback mechanism to take forward to ensure better communication between us. Andy Birleson, Performance Officer, Museums Libraries and Archives Council After just one consultation Chris identified that we needed to clarify some roles and responsibilities within the team. He made recommendations on how best to achieve this which, when implemented, resulted in improved working relationships and more effective team working. Andrew Stevens, Programme Director, Framework for the Future"I would like to thank you for my vision as your suggestions and ideas have really helped!" Sharon Taylor, Director, Purrfect Event Wedding Planners

Creating spaces for people to think and collaborate

I worked in the BBC for 27 years, in various posts including indexer, film researcher and member of the Senior Management Team in the Archive.My areas of expertise include metadata and media asset management.