I am a digital transformation, learning and leadership development specialist. I have a strong skill set in workplace transformation, learning design and development, learning strategies and leadership development programmes. For over two decades, I’ve worked across private and public sectors enabling successful skill development, strengthening leadership teams and facilitating effective workplace transformation. Clients have included the UK Government, HSBC, Barclays, Hutchinson Ports, 20th Century Fox, British Gas and governments of India, Malaysia and Jersey.
I have a Master’s degree in HR, Bachelor’s in Business Management and I am a trained executive coach and video producer. My past roles include Senior Advisor for Digital Skills in the Cabinet Office, Global Head of L&D for Colt Technology Services, Global HR Transformation Lead for HSBC and I consulted for 9 years in talent and organisation performance for Accenture. In 2021, I designed and delivered digital leadership training programmes for DEFRA and the Cabinet Office. My Digital Emotional Intelligence (DEQ) leadership framework is published in Oxford University Press textbooks.
I’m an active writer, educator, video producer and conference speaker, having appeared numerous times on the BBC and produced TV programmes and corporate videos. I am originally from the US and have lived and worked across four continents.
Some relevant certifications:
- TV, Radio & Press Relations, Press Association, London
- PRINCE2, MSP and ITIL certified, APMG
- Agile & User-Centred Design, Government Digital Service
- Talent Management and Leadership, Harvard Business School
- Executive & Life Coaching, Coaching Training Institute