Professional
Director:
A registered mental health nurse for over 30 years, I held various senior manager positions including: Clinical Director, Service Director, Hospital Director (private and voluntary sectors), and Director of Nursing.
Risk Specialist:
During the 1990s, I played a significant role in the closure of out dated institutions, and the simultaneous development of modern community alternatives for people with complex and challenging behaviours. As a result of this work, I developed a special interest in risk management, creating protocols and training packages to support front line staff in their assessment of actual and potential risk, and advising Board Directors on the investment risk of new service developments. As interest in my work grew, articles and conference presentations followed, ultimately resulting in a decision to leave the NHS to embark on a new career as a freelance consultant and trainer.
Change Agent:
During the ensuing eight years, I worked with public, private and voluntary organisations, growing my reputation as a skilled trouble shooter, and facilitator, whilst, at the same time, discovering first-hand the ups and downs of self-employment. In 2007, I was persuaded to return to the NHS as Service Director for an inner London borough, responsible for the full range of adult mental health services; approximately 400 clinical, social work, managerial, and administrative staff working across multiple sites during a period of complex change.
Coach:
I completed my Diploma in Performance and Life Coaching with Neuro Linguistic Programming in early 2012 and have been working full time as an executive and business development coach since 2016. I am an accredited Senior Practitioner with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council and an accredited DISC, Motivators, and Emotional Intelligence practitioner with TTI Success Insights.