Leadership Programme Director
CurrentAs a Leadership Programme Director at the Defence Academy, I am a senior course designer, programme manager, action learning set facilitator, and resilience specialist at the Defence Leadership Centre within the MoD. I am dedicated to crafting, managing, and facilitating tailored leadership initiatives for senior civil servants & senior military personnel. My role encompasses thorough research, innovative design and effective delivery of our comprehensive leadership portfolio and bespoke interventions.Central to my approach is an innovative blend of practical experience and academic insight, embodying the essence of a 'pracademic.' My vision is to create engaging, blended learning journeys that inspire motivation and develop resilience. This involves imparting strategic tools and insights that leaders can deploy to not only confront challenges but also inspire and uplift their teams.As a specialist with an MSc in Sport Psychology, I apply principles from the elite performance arena to fortify the mental toughness & strategic thinking of our military & civilian personnel. My delivery is learner centred through an interactive style that stimulates robust dialogue and a collaborative learning environment. I am certified in Lumina Spark psychometrics, which enables me to refine the emotional intelligence and self-awareness of leaders, enhancing their ability to connect with and motivate others. My advocacy for mental fitness and wellbeing is evident in my role as course manager, a position I leverage to embed resilience into the fabric of our leadership culture.As a transformational leader myself, my background in sport psychology informs my unique perspective on autonomy supportive environments, where I implement principles that emphasise resilience, motivation & performance under pressure. These principles have become integral to our practice, as we design academically informed, contemporary and pragmatic leadership material at the Defence Academy.
