Summary

A commercially focused Chartered Occupational Psychologist with proven success in developing people strategies in areas such as leadership assessment and development, performance management, individual/team development, values and culture change and executive coaching. A customer centred individual with experience in the public sector and various FTSE 100 companies who has the ability to communicate and influence people at all levels within an organisation. Known for implementing in a pragmatic and flexible way to bring about change and tangible business results.

Expertise


Leadership assessment and development
Psychometric Testing to help with the development or selection of individuals
Implementing and Sustaining Change
Coaching
Management Development specifically training in key areas such as: understanding the role of a manager, prioritising and delegation, giving feedback to your team, self awareness, coaching your team, managing the performance of your team, motivating individuals,running an effective meeting, developing a high performance team
Performance Management incl.appraisals - writing objectives and development plans & talent management
Individual and Team Development
Values and Culture Change
360 Appraisals incl. one-to-one feedback

Experience

  • United Utilities

    HR Director
    - Current

Education History

  • Occupational Psychology

    The University of Hull
    2000 - 2000

Qualifications

Chartered Occupational Psychologist (practising certificate held)
Accredited Coach with Ashridge Business School (endorsed by European & Mentoring Coaching Council)
Level A & B Occupational Testing. Qualified to use:
Myers Briggs(MBTI)
Reuven Bar-On Emotional Intelligence (self report and 360)
Saville Consulting Wave (self report and 360)
Margerison-McCann Team Profile
Organisation Change Accreditation

Clubs and Associations

Member of the British Psychological Society
Chartered Member of the Division of Occupational Psychology
Member of the Psychological Testing Centre
Chartered Member of the Special Group in Coaching Psychology
Ashridge Alumni Member

Interests and Hobbies

Visiting Spain, spending time with my three young children and going to the theatre.

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