Graham Watt Email & Phone Number

England, United Kingdom

I typically work with professional scientists who are facing the insecurities and challenges of leadership. I support them to engage the full force of emotion, as well as intellect, and help develop an action plan that excites and inspires. Together, we solve work problems, but also improve life as a whole - founded always on evidence-based approaches.My coaching approach is based in a person-centred model "a really good listening-to" as this is the core of personal growth. As one client put it, "I don't know what I feel, until I hear myself say it." I blend this with specific techniques that fit each client and each question, using tools and models where appropriate. I balance a deep-rooted empathic support with robust challenge. It won't always be a comfortable process, but I will make certain that you are ready for the challenge before I bring it. Through all these means, I help professional people to make tough decisions, navigate change, and to engage with the wisdom beyond intellect.

United Kingdom

Leading a team of 8 water quality planners. Not only do I get to provide strategic direction and guidance, but I also have the privilege of offering pastoral care and support. It's about creating an environment where my team can thrive both professionally and personally.I work as a coach within the Civil Service Coaching Community. Being able to help individuals across government take control of their careers, plan their future direction, and make meaningful strides in their current or new roles brings me immense satisfaction. Whether it's assisting someone in transitioning into a new job or helping them navigate through challenges within their current role, coaching allows me to guide others towards achieving their full potential. Witnessing the growth and confidence they gain along the way is truly inspiring.

United Kingdom

I reviewed water quality assessment reports, working within the Environment Agency's national centre of excellence for marine water quality modelling. I used my consultancy experience to confirm the models used were of high standard (well calibrated, applied appropriately) and to help my colleagues interpret the results. This role also included advising on design refinements to mitigate environmental impacts, and on occasion helping the modellers to improve their practice.I was frequently called into project meeting with little notice and minimal preparation, which helped me learn to ask probing questions and understand the context from little information. On the other hand, I was also involved in long-term projects, where I was embedded within a project team. In those cases I was able to gain a deep understanding of the issues and concerns, and become sufficiently familiar with the other parties that I knew what I could take on trust, and where I needed to probe more deeply.

United Kingdom

In addition to my existing role bidding for and managing consultancy projects in dispersion, I developed and coordinated services across the Coasts & Oceans group. This role included generating and editing marketing material, coordinating multi-disciplinary bids, managing multi-disciplinary projects, and acting as a central point of contact for bid / project managers across the company.In this role I deepened my relationships with C-suite managers, for whom I now became a confidant. I valued these relationships very highly, and accepted the responsibility of giving good and well-considered advice. At the same time, I became aware of the power of active listening in this context: supporting my colleagues to think through their own process without interruption.

United Kingdom

Team Leader of HR Wallingford's Dispersion and Water Quality team. I led a team of water quality scientists and modellers, ranging in experience from new graduate to world expert. I held overall responsibility for studies conducted within the team, bidding for new work, managing and reviewing on-going projects, etc.During this role I learned the true value of conversations in a professional context. I helped my staff to find their direction and motivation, and supported them to develop careers that matched their ambition. This was hugely rewarding - for me as well as for them. I was also serving as one of the senior managers in my department. Working with my Department Manager and all the senior leaders, including CEO, COO, CFO on corporate strategy, and especially marketing. My senior colleagues respected my experience, and valued my opinions as they recognised that I understood our key clients and the market.

England, United Kingdom

Bidding for consultancy studies, Project Manager, supervising modelling staff, quality assurance, detailed analysis, writing reports.During this time I worked with a task group to improve our report quality. This was a wide-ranging review - including layout, prose style, figure formats, pretty much everything. We developed a client-focused style, which our customers loved.

United Kingdom

Number crunching. Data analysis. Learning to write report sections. Water quality modelling. Setting up and running hydrodynamic and dispersion simulations in TELEMAC, CORMIX, Delft3D-WAQ and proprietary models, data analysis.

Diploma In Coaching, Developing Mastery

Professional level course in coaching. The course covers all eventualities from life and leadership to executive and transformational.

Pcs, Coaching

An introduction to professional coaching. I am working towards accreditation through the International Coaching Federation.

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy

A user's course in applying mindful and meditation techniques, allied with cognitive-behavioural science. I learned techniques to reduce.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Condensed Matter And Materials Physics

Activities and Societies: University College: chapel choir; The Oxford Alternotives (a capella singing) Oxford Nightline - a student.

Master Of Physics, Physics, 2:1

Activities and Societies: University College; chapel choir; The Oxford Alternotives (a capella singing) Oxford Nightline OU Gilbert &.