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As an Executive Coach for senior leaders within the Civil Service, I specialise in helping leaders enhance their capabilities, navigate challenges, and maximise their impact. My coaching approach is tailored to each individual’s unique circumstances, focusing on:• Improving Leadership Skills: Guiding leaders to develop greater self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and strategic decision-making.• Overcoming Performance Barriers: Identifying and addressing obstacles that may hinder… Show more As an Executive Coach for senior leaders within the Civil Service, I specialise in helping leaders enhance their capabilities, navigate challenges, and maximise their impact. My coaching approach is tailored to each individual’s unique circumstances, focusing on:• Improving Leadership Skills: Guiding leaders to develop greater self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and strategic decision-making.• Overcoming Performance Barriers: Identifying and addressing obstacles that may hinder leadership effectiveness, driving improved performance and productivity.• Managing Change: Supporting leaders in navigating complex organisational changes, as well as role and career transitions.• Wellbeing and Resilience: Helping leaders manage stress, achieve a sustainable work-life balance, and foster long-term resilience.• Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Empowering leaders to build confidence, combat self-doubt, and enhance their executive presence.My coaching is designed to create long-lasting personal and professional growth, equipping senior leaders with the tools they need to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Show less

In my current role, I coach and advise businesses and managers on key areas of conflict resolution, workplace culture improvement, and employee engagement. My focus is on promoting mental health and creating positive, productive work environments. Key responsibilities include:• Coaching and advising managers on conflict resolution and workplace improvement strategies.• Developing and delivering bespoke workplace training solutions tailored to customer needs.• Facilitating… Show more In my current role, I coach and advise businesses and managers on key areas of conflict resolution, workplace culture improvement, and employee engagement. My focus is on promoting mental health and creating positive, productive work environments. Key responsibilities include:• Coaching and advising managers on conflict resolution and workplace improvement strategies.• Developing and delivering bespoke workplace training solutions tailored to customer needs.• Facilitating workplace mediations, including complex group mediations.• Delivering the Acas accredited Certificate in Workplace Mediation Training.• Speaking at public events, including panels, conferences, and on podcasts, on workplace mental health and other workplace issues Show less

As the Head of Mental Health and Wellbeing for Acas, I developed and delivered our strategy to enhance our staff engagement and productivity by prioritising workplace mental health and wellbeing. My role was particularly crucial during the pandemic, where I provided guidance and support to Acas staff, helping them navigate the increased pressures and uncertainties. I was also the face of Acas in relation to workplace mental health helping to influence debate, shape policy, and drive best… Show more As the Head of Mental Health and Wellbeing for Acas, I developed and delivered our strategy to enhance our staff engagement and productivity by prioritising workplace mental health and wellbeing. My role was particularly crucial during the pandemic, where I provided guidance and support to Acas staff, helping them navigate the increased pressures and uncertainties. I was also the face of Acas in relation to workplace mental health helping to influence debate, shape policy, and drive best practices in mental health in the workplace. Key responsibilities included:• Developed and delivered programmes that promoted mental health, tackled workplace stress, and supported employees with mental ill health.• Provided expert advice to the Organisational Development and HR departments.• Lead the development of evidence-based products and services, and lead a team of senior advisers to meet the needs of Acas customers in workplace mental health• Partnered with key external stakeholders including: ministers, government departments, non-government bodies, charities and commentators to influence debate, policy and practice in workplace mental health. Show less

South East

Worked strategically with organisations to improve employee relations, productivity, and wellbeing. Led conflict resolution solutions as a trained mediator and mental health lead for Acas South East, engaging with stakeholders and delivering workshops on mental health, resilience, and workplace mediation. Delivered customised training solutions, facilitated workplace projects, and coached leaders to enhance performance. Provided expert guidance on Acas’ Health and Wellbeing Strategy while also… Show more Worked strategically with organisations to improve employee relations, productivity, and wellbeing. Led conflict resolution solutions as a trained mediator and mental health lead for Acas South East, engaging with stakeholders and delivering workshops on mental health, resilience, and workplace mediation. Delivered customised training solutions, facilitated workplace projects, and coached leaders to enhance performance. Provided expert guidance on Acas’ Health and Wellbeing Strategy while also serving as a conference speaker on key workplace topics. Show less

Developed and delivered intervention programs to prevent reoffending in high risk young offenders by addressing mental health, social, and environmental risk factors. Supervised a large multi-disciplinary team and led multi-agency panels for offender rehabilitation. Developed and delivered a Knife Crime Prevention Programme, significantly reducing knife-enabled reoffending. Developed evaluation methods, facilitated staff workshops, and represented the Youth Offending Team at gang-related police… Show more Developed and delivered intervention programs to prevent reoffending in high risk young offenders by addressing mental health, social, and environmental risk factors. Supervised a large multi-disciplinary team and led multi-agency panels for offender rehabilitation. Developed and delivered a Knife Crime Prevention Programme, significantly reducing knife-enabled reoffending. Developed evaluation methods, facilitated staff workshops, and represented the Youth Offending Team at gang-related police intelligence meetings, child protection conferences, serious incident reviews. Show less

Established and led a Targeted Youth Support Team, recruiting and managing a multidisciplinary staff team to deliver prevention programs for at-risk young people. Managed workload systems, analysed performance data, and chaired multi-agency meetings to develop and review support plans.

Developed and delivered youth crime prevention programs using diverse psychological interventions. Led the ‘Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities’ parenting program for families of at-risk young people, chaired multi-agency meetings, and created integrated support plans. Produced high-quality court-ordered reports

Facilitated the Sex Offender Treatment Programme (SOTP) for adult prisoners, leading a team of psychological assistants in delivering the intervention. Conducted psychological assessments, led staff debrief and coaching sessions, and empowered offenders through coaching techniques. Produced detailed post-programme reports for the Parole Board, trained wider staff on SOTP awareness, supported prisoners to establish peer support groups

London, United Kingdom

Worked on a project exploring violent reoffending in offenders with Dangerous and Severe Personality Disorder

Rugby

Facilitated the Enhanced Thinking Skills programme for young offenders

Master'S Degree, Forensic Psychology, Distinction

Ilm 7, Executive And Senior Level Coaching And Mentoring

Coaching For Performance Accredited Coach (Cfpac), Executive Coaching

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology, 2:I