I want to make a difference - to people's personal and work lives, to organisations, and to society.Punk Incorporated is set up to do this in two ways...> Punk People - Coaching, Development, and Strategy for individuals and organisations> Punk Ink - Changing attitudes, challenging perceptions, and improving society though art.I’m a creative, commercial and highly-focused individual who has been working in learning and people development since 2004. I’m proud to have worked with hundreds of organisations and thousands of people, across multiple business sectors, worldwide.I’ve got my own attitude, style and I’m very forward-thinking. I think it’s vitally important to challenge and not settle for OK.My approach is simple, be human.My special power (I don’t say shazam though – well not often) is getting inside the head and heart of the problem – understanding what makes people and businesses tick – and this means challenging the status quo sometimes.I ask simple questions and make the connections between them that other people don’t make, getting to the root of the problem, not just skimming the surface. I then consider the needs of the business and the people. I focus on the fundamental problems and then work hard to change things for the better.I do this by using common sense combined with an intelligent and analytical approach, to create incisive, tailored solutions that deliver the outcomes your business needs.

Redundancy is usually a personal shock, a time when control is removed in an instant. It isn't surprising for those affected to feel frustrated; even angry and often worried. Having a vibrant career today probably means this will happen more than once and I believe building resilience early in your career, a redundancy can ultimately be a positive experience. Just remember, Oprah Winfrey, Steve Jobs, J.K. Rowling, Walt Disney (& myself!) were all made redundant and went on to do great things!SaddleUp! is a seedling of a concept born from the Covid-19 crisis, designed to boost those recently made redundant. It's an opportunity to talk through your recent career history, the details of your redundancy, your hopes and frustrations and provide (hopefully) useful tips for your next steps. Feel free to ask for a 20 minute phone or video call; I take 5 appointments per week, after hours or at the weekend. PM me for more details, all contacts and conversations will be treated confidentially.SaddleUp! doesn't generate any revenue and is free to all, the intention is to help to support those who need a boost and some sign-posts, some advice or a sounding board in their moment of change and confusion.With the support of a band of 'Saddlers,' as of 1 November 2020 SaddleUp! is now across many business sectors, Banking & Finance, Entertainment and the Arts, Automotive, Merchant & Construction and KBB, Young Professional, Media and Advertising with more to follow...

To deliver the four main elements of a large scale project (develop new processes, implementation, and delivery), create and deliver a business case and associated trial, create new structure, training and governance for newly formed support team.

Learning and Development Consultant for one of the largest utilities company in the UK.• To define and advise on technical, professional and management capability levels across the organisation, and manage provision of appropriate learning and development interventions to maintain and enhance these• To contribute to the sustainability of learning and development strategy within the Engineering function.• Manage the planning, design and implementation of all Learning and Development requirements for the Capital Delivery AMP7 Programme• Design and source a range of cost-effective and appropriate learning interventions, from skills assessment, individual coaching to company-wide programmes – across the breadth of technical and professional development• Diagnose development needs based on business plans and wider industry developments• Planning and management of training schedules to ensure skills are kept up to date• Provide advice and guidance to line managers and individuals on L&D issues• Measure, monitor and report on the business impact of learning and development activities• Develop and manage relationships with internal and external resources, bodies and suppliers

Project to use a 70:20:10 blended approach using insights from HR/L&D data to create engaging content.• Maintain high levels of engagement with Head of Learning & Development and Learning & Development Business Partner. • Ensure that assigned Learning & Development projects are delivered on time, within budget, in adherence with Learning & Development quality standards and meet customer expectations. This includes preparing project plans, tracking key milestones, preparing for and leading quality reviews and escalating issues where appropriate. • Provide project updates to be used to communicate with all key stakeholders and ensure that the projects are aligned with the overall solutions strategy outlined by the Head of Learning & Development.• Storyboard, design and develop engaging blended leadership content and supporting materials to drive leadership competence against new leadership competencies, utilising all technological capabilities to develop and deliver learning experiences• Develop materials and resources to be used by training facilitators to deliver leadership modules. Ensuring accurate, high quality training materials and resources are developed.

• Hold a key role in the development of the professional development/soft skills side of the business, this includes overseeing a project to create 100 professional development courses• Accountable for the design and delivery of a global Communications programme for 1200 learners with a value of over £2m (to be run in the UK, Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Russia and the USA in the first Q1 of 2018)• International training delivered direct to the client in Poland (January) and Russia (February)• Responsible for the direct client liaison with Director of Training and individual country managers• In the process of creating 24 x bite-sized training workshops, learner workbook, online social / collaborative learner support system and feedback for the Communications programme detailed above

• Responsible for the design, delivery, budgeting, scheduling and project management of a large-scale training programme covering multiple topics (350+ learners over a 12-month period)• Programme is a true blended learning solution involving classroom, online activities, assessment/observation and learner handbook• Conducted a multi-site client learning needs analysis (UK and Ireland) for Hilton Foods Group (Turnover £1.6bn) for factory and office employees to provide recommendations on a 2-year people development programme• Above required CEO/MD level stakeholder management, business partnering with HR and presentation of findings and recommendations to executive team• Design and introduction of a Talent Recognition Programme for Hilton Foods• Management and development of Trainer the Trainer for associate trainers • Design, supplier liaison and introduction of a Learning Management System (LMS) to provide Making Business Matters and its clients with a simple, scalable and sustainable online digital solution to embed knowledge by enhancing their patented Sticky Learning MethodAbout MBM https://www.makingbusinessmatter.co.uk/mbm/overview/About Sticky Learning https://www.makingbusinessmatter.co.uk/sticky-learning/about-sticky-learning/

• Responsible for the strategic direction and success of a commercial external facing team building and development brand, The BIG (Build Improve Grow) Development Group• Responsible for the L&D programme office and project team• Line management of above team of 7 people that included 121’s, performance reviews/management and coaching• Role was approximately 40% delivery and included Approved ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management) and NVQ trainer - Courses delivered include ILM Level 2 & 3 in Leadership and Coaching, ILM NVQ Level 2 & 3 Certificate in Management and ILM Level 5 in Coaching and Mentoring• As part of the Leadership team influenced the tone and strategic direction of the Talent Development department and represented the company externally - notably two keynote speeches delivered at public events on behalf of the ILM on creating a coaching culture • Responsible for the design and implementation of learning initiatives that accelerate the career and maximise the achievements of those in Leadership positions and employees with potential

• Acted as the expert, advisor and key contact to multiple business areas in all matters relating to learning and development – business areas included; Insurance, Finance, IT, Leisure – Total headcount was approx. 500 people• Partnered with HR Business Partners to drive people focused agenda• Support organisational design and development strategies in partnership with the business and HR business partners• Excellent feedback regularly received on ability to make a real difference to business performance by working closely with executives, senior managers and managers to address development needs and providing advice on appropriate L&D solutions• Supported very diverse operational needs by developing strong working relationships with managers and executives and gaining a deep understanding through discussion and analysis. • Delivered numerous courses and workshops in soft skills, management, leadership and project management. Ensured appropriate internal evaluation measures and tracked these to provide tangible success measures and to ensure continued improvement

Our aim is to make your mission - be that a personal, team or business one - and make it our goal to help you achieve it.And just like NASA and brain boxes the whole world over, we understand that with the right knowledge, people and technology, that nothing is impossible. NASA plan to have a man on Mars by 2037, we can have your people performing out of this world much sooner than that and with a smaller budget!We specialise in people-centered training (communication, productivity, change) and business solutions (cost reduction, improved profitability) that uses experiential learning to embed vital messages and deliver real benefits.

How to Achieve Successful Change, Naturally“Change succeeds when we work with the grain of human nature.”Too often, organisations fail to achieve a return on investment in change; there’s too much pain and not enough gain. At the heart of the matter is the effect of change on people’s motivations; the very things that drive people to excel at work are deeply threatened. No wonder people oppose or avoid change.The good news is that by understanding what makes people tick you can reverse the situation. By working with the grain of human nature you can channel people’s energy and ingenuity in pursuit of change rather than in opposing it, leading to far greater success than you might ever have imagined. This way of thinking turns change on its head. Instead of learning about overcoming resistance, you will find out how to harmonise change with human nature. You learn the importance of ensuring that people remain certain, purposeful, in control, connected and successful during times of change. As a result, they work positively with change rather than suffering through it. Powerful forces are unleashed by change. Success belongs to those who harness them.Through the course you get to grips with each of The 5 Forces of Change.

Reaction was born through the merger of two companies, Mind Adrenaline and WS Teams. Both companies were successful in their own right but realised that by integrating resources and focusing their efforts, that they could provide clients with a service capable of providing the very best events and training.Reaction, with the combined strength and pedigree of the two leading companies, three major brands and 18 years of experience, they have set out to achieve new standards and provide a quality, end to end event service.Our Services and Brands

• £2m+ turnover (average 40% margin)• Employed a range of casual staff and third party suppliers • Designed and delivered team building, management training, business simulations and workshops• One of the first team building companies to look to TV for inspiration – Created innovative and market leading ideas that turned the company into a reputable and industry wide recognised brand• Over a 1000 workshops and events designed and facilitated ranging in size from 10 to 500 people• Worldwide delivery of training events; USA, Europe and Asia • An extremely high quality service resulted in preferred supplier status with the likes of American Express, Linde (BOC), Eriks, Sainsburys and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

A number of roles held in buying, cost management and marketing