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I'm a Chartered Psychologist and Solution Focused Coach (Personal and Professional Development) providing consulting services in the areas of psychology, coaching and research for individuals and organizations. I've taught psychology, research methods and learning skills in several UK universities. I'm regularly quoted in the media and the author of 'The Psychology of Wellbeing', 'Letters to a New Student', 'The Psychology of Gender', 'Unlock Your Confidence' and 'Don't Wait For Your Ship to Come In. . . Swim Out to Meet It!' I'm based in Birmingham and Edinburgh, UK. My overall career aim is to keep communicating psychological, research and coaching principles and insights, to a wider audience, in an accessible and engaging way, and helping people to get the best out of themselves.I have extensive experience in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, working independently and in collaboration – often in multi-disciplinary teams, with a range of organizations. A strong theme running through my work is the goal of 'giving a voice to ordinary people' especially minority groups (BAME, LGBTQ). Professional memberships and affiliations include:* Chartered Psychologist (British Psychological Society)* Associate Fellow (BPS)* Chartered Member of The Special Group in Coaching Psychology (BPS)* Full Member of the Division for Teachers and Researchers in Psychology (BPS)* Fellow of the Higher Education Academy* Chartered Member of the International Positive Psychology Association* Member of The Society of Authors
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Psychological Coach And TrainerDr Gary Wood Psychology | Coaching | Research Nov 2003 - PresentBirmingham And Edinburgh, UkSolution Focused Coach working with a range of clients for personal and professional development ( face-to-face, telephone and Skype). From individuals to organizations, from confidence building to support and development for academics, managers and entrepreneurs. Also academic coaching for students.Teaching and training in all aspects of psychology, as well as research methods, learning and study skills and team building, sexual health studies. Personal Development Courses include confidence, communication skills, coaching skills for managers, mindfulness, relaxation, meditation, goal-setting, visualization, self-talk, attitudes and values.- Have worked as a consultant and coach for several magazines and TV and radio programmes.- Have written three self-help books: relationships, goal setting, and confidence.
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Chartered Psychologist, & Research ConsultantDr Gary Wood Psychology | Coaching | Research Apr 2001 - PresentBirmingham And Edinburgh, United KingdomSpecializing in translating evidence-based psychological insights to create real-world workable solutions, for individuals and organizations. Committed to communicating psychological insights in an accessible and engaging way. Regularly quoted in the media (radio, press and TV).- Analysed data and co-authored report for the Bisi Alimi Foundation on the experiences of LGBTQ people in Nigeria – which earned enthusiastic feedback from The British Council, and the United Nations have adopted it as its new guidance paper for Nigeria.- My book 'Don't Wait For Your Ship to Come In. . . Swim Out to Meet It! (Capstone/Wiley) has been translated into French, Czech, Korean and Arabic.Clients have included: American Airlines, Bauer Media, BBC, BBFC, Birmingham LGBT, Birmingham REP, Bisi Alimi Foundation, Brook Advisory, Capella PR, Direct Line, Endemol, Engine, firstdirect, Frank PR, Heart of Birmingham Teaching Primary Care Trust, Hotbed Media, IPPF, ITC, IWC Media, Learning and Skills Council, Markettiers4dc, MHP Communications, Nuffield Dept of Primary care Services (Oxford University), Orion Media, The Payments Council, Powergen, Prospect Pictures, Royal Free Hospital, Synergy Creative, Wesleyan, and West Midlands Police Authority.
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Book AuthorRoutledge Nov 2016 - PresentOxford, Uk.'The Psychology of Wellbeing'; 'Letters to a New Student' and, 'The Psychology of Gender' with Routledge, as part of the launch for its The Psychology of Everything Series.Also, I have peer-reviewed book proposals. -
AuthorWatkins Media Limited Jun 2012 - PresentLondon, United KingdomBook: 'Unlock Your Confidence - Finding the Keys to Lasting Change with the Confidence-Karma Method', July 2013. The book offers a complete personal development course in the form of quizzes, explanations, exercises and anecdotes.- Appeared at a number of Mind, Body & Spirit conventions, and fulfilled my ambition of giving a talk at my favourite bookshop, Watkins in Cecil Court, London. -
Expert PanelistGuardian Careers Jul 2015 - Mar 2019Panellist on the Guardian Careers bi-monthly web-chats - offering tips on confidence, stress reduction, interview skills, and work-life balance, from a coach's perspective.
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Head Of Carma CampaignDirect Line Group Mar 2018 - Jul 2018LondonDesigned a survey and fronted the Carma campaign, promoting good karma on the road. Media briefings for research findings, press releases, podcasts with comedian and writer Richard Herring, and social media promotion. -
Research Associate /ConsultantBrook Sep 2003 - Dec 2013Birmingham, United KingdomTraining and research in sexual health and well-being. Coaching staff.- Evaluation project in conjunction with Birmingham Rep – evaluating a theatre-based SRE project (the play 'LOW DAT) in schools – focus groups, chairing after-hours theatre talk and producing the report in collaboration with Training Manager at Brook.- Trainer on programme: SRE for Parents (in conjunction with Foster Parents' Association).- Co-managing teaching programme (University Certificate in Sexual Health Studies, in conjunction with University of Birmingham).Also tutor on programme. Marking all assignments. -
Columnist : Social Psychologist And Life CoachBauer Media Sep 2008 - Jul 2012Agony Uncle answering readers' questions on more! magazine's Rehab page. Also contributes expert comments, features and quizzes. -
Psychologist / Broadcaster / Co-PresenterOrion Media Ltd Jan 2010 - Jan 2011Birmingham, United KingdomCo-presenter / Featured expert (Sex, relationships, coaching) on BRMB Radio's The Sex Factor (The Sanctuary) - late night chat show. -
Psychologist And Life EditorMansized.Co.Uk Mar 2006 - Jan 2009On LineContributing answers to user's questions on life skills / coaching to a health and lifestyle magazine website for men.
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AuthorJohn Wiley And Sons 2006 - 2009ChichesterBook: Don't Wait For Your Ship to Come In. . . Swim Out to Meet It: Tools and Techniques for Positive Lasting Change. The book offers a complete personal development course in the form of quizzes, explanations, exercises and anecdotes. It has been translated into French, Korean, Czech and Arabic - For Capstone, a division of John Wiley & Sons -
Honorary Senior Research AssociateUniversity College London Jan 2008 - Dec 2008London, United KingdomResearch design, ethics and data analysis (qualitative and quantitative) including SPSS, project management, focus groups (recruitment, moderation analysis),and report writing. Working with Prof. Trish Greenhalgh and an inter-disciplinary team (GPs, social workers, therapists, researchers and administrative staff).- Evaluation of the NHS Summary Care Record Early Adopter Programme. As well as quantitative data analysis (SPSS) my main contribution was recruiting and interviewing 'vulnerable' users, such as, people affected by HIV/AIDS, older people, young people, people affected by drug use. I also had to do the transcriptions when support staff could not understand regional dialects.- A follow-up paper for the BMJ received recognition as the ‘highly commended paper’ in Royal College of General Practitioners' Paper of the Year awards – for giving a voice to ordinary people. -
Programme Manager / LecturerUniversity Of Birmingham Sep 2000 - Jun 2008Birmingham, United KingdomWorked in a number of departments (School for Public Policy, School of Education, Centre for Lifelong Learning) and on a number of programmes (CertHE Psychological Studies, MA Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Management Development Programme)Teaching and programme management (student admissions/interviews, examinations, publicity materials, and administration). Pastoral care for students. Supporting visiting lecturers. Liaising with external examiners.- Main tutor on all modules: Research Methods (& SPSS), Social Psychology, Personality & Individual Differences; Cognitive Psychology, Psychology of Abnormal Behaviour, and Learning Skills. - Worked closely with media relations department on several news stories for television, magazine and radio.- Tasked with leading a team to prepare a Masters programme (Solution Focused Brief Therapy) for quality assurance assessment. Included managing and supporting teacher staff. As preparation I trained in the Solution Focused approach.- Delivered the team-building module for a Centre for Lifelong Learning's Management Development Programme (aimed at Public Sector and Third Sector Managers).- Devised and delivered free extra-curricular personal development courses, at weekends, for my students. These formed the basis of my book 'Don't Wait For Your Ship to Come In. . . Swim Out to Meet It!' -
Senior ResearcherThe Communications Research Group (Crg) Apr 1995 - Jun 2002Birmingham, United KingdomBroadcasting, media and social policy research. Qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Including research design, ethics, content analysis, focus group moderation, sampling and interviewing. Working with Dr Guy Cumberbatch.- Co-authored the research policy document on subliminal images for broadcasting regulator ITC.Research informing regulator BBFC decisions about film classification for films containing sexual violence.- Researching public attitudes to television including 'minority' groups: women, BAME, LGBT and people with disabilities.- Designed the company Christmas cards (to indulge my love of Photoshop) and also helped design its website.
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Teaching FellowAston University Sep 1994 - Jul 2000Birmingham, United KingdomWorked in the Applied Psychology and Organization Studies Department (Business School), Aston University, Birmingham (later Psychology Group in School for Life and Health Sciences)Module management. Teaching and assessment for undergraduates & postgraduates. Student project supervision. Curriculum development. Supervising demonstrators for research methods (computer-based) tutorials. Pastoral care and support for students.Tutor on modules: Research Methods & Statistics (including SPSS); Social Psychology; Psychology of Abnormal Behaviour, and Health Psychology. -
Senior Telephone InterviewerResearch International Jun 1992 - May 1994Birmingham, United KingdomMarket Research Consultancy- Computer-assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI) for quality control surveys. Survey sampling and recruitment. Monitoring for Royal Mail performance statistics.
Gary Wood Skills
Gary Wood Education Details
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Social Psychology
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Teaching And Learning
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Sandwell CollegePass -
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Futurelearn (Massive Open Online Courses)Certificate Of Completion (Cpd Hours)
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Art Of Living FoundationPranayama (Breathing Yoga)
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Birmingham School Of ActingActing And Drama
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Birmingham Lgbt Leadership AcademyEndorsed By The Institute Of Leadership And Management
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Birmingham Theatre SchoolActing
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Box Of Frogs Improv, BirminghamImprovization Skills And Mask Work
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Centre For CoachingAssociation For Coaching Approved Programme
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ImprologyImprovization Skills
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Lighthouse MediaVideo Production Techniques
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Midland Arts CentreCreative Script-Writing, Film-Making, Stand-Up Comedy
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Ncfe Acccredited -
The Silva MethodDynamic Meditation And Creative Visualization
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Solution Focused Brief Therapy Skills
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CourseraStatement Of Accomplishment With Distinction (100%)
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Gary Wood's current role is Chartered Psychologist | Solution Focused Coach | Author- Empowering individuals & organizations to thrive.
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What schools did Gary Wood attend?
Gary Wood attended Aston University, Aston University, Sandwell College, Aston University, Futurelearn (Massive Open Online Courses), Art Of Living Foundation, Birmingham School Of Acting, Birmingham Lgbt Leadership Academy, Birmingham Theatre School, Box Of Frogs Improv, Birmingham, Centre For Coaching, Imprology, Lighthouse Media, Midland Arts Centre, Newcastle College, The Silva Method, University Of Birmingham, Coursera.
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Gary Wood has interest in Comedy, Cookery, Civil Rights And Social Action, Eating Out, Education, Reading, Music, Lifelong Learning, Personal And Professional Development, Human Rights.
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Gary Wood has skills like Personal Development, Psychology, Coaching, Training, Qualitative Research, Workshop Facilitation, Research, Writing, Lecturing, Public Speaking, Teaching, Mindfulness.
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