AIMTo help firms and professionals understand and develop the skillsets that will enable them to thrive in a world shaped by rapidly changing technology.EDUCATIONAL & LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTSTo achieve my aim, I am drawing on over thirty years’ experience in finance, management, HR and professional education, gained with blue-chip firms including EY and Goldman Sachs, and market-leading education provider BPP. I hold an MA in Online & Distance Education and an MRes in E-Research & Technology-Enhanced Learning, as well as publishing peer-reviewed research into the development of digital literacy. I am Chair of the ICAEW Tech Faculty Board, which provides insight and direction to help shape the ICAEW’s engagement with new technology.All of this has given me a unique insight into the intersections of technology, business and professional development. This enables me to write and deliver training which draws on solid research and delivers actionable insights which enhance digital skills and personal effectiveness. I am committed to ongoing investment to keep my skills and knowledge up to date and spend on average a day a week on my own professional development.SERVICESMy experience includes developing and delivering training in artificial intelligence, the impact of new technology on the profession, ethics, personal branding, communication and finance. This ranges from one hour to multi-day training events, both in-person and online. I work with clients directly and with a small number of premium training providers. If you're interested in the future of skills or wish to discuss tailored training solutions to meet your needs, please do drop me a message.OUTSIDE WORKOutside work I enjoy spending time with my family. I read a lot, including books on business, technology, philosophy and health as well as fiction. I love many classical and modern fiction writers but my favourite is Anthony Trollope and I am a member of the Trollope Society. Fitness is important to me and I lift weights several times a week. My wife Lottie, who is a writer, is severely visually impaired and we share our lives with her guide dog Olive. I support her with fundraising and campaigning for the Guide Dogs and am Treasurer and Trustee of Sight Loss Shropshire, a local charity supporting the visually impaired.