HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE INDUSTRY THAT YOU ARE IN NOW?

During my 15 years, as a consultant and corporate director of pensions, the most critical and rewarding part of my role was developing, understanding, and leading people to make the best decisions and collectively deliver. My enjoyment and interest in how to get the most out of people as individuals and parts of teams or boards, led me to train as an executive coach. I coach senior leaders, to help them achieve their goals in a way that is balanced and sustainable. Alongside coaching, I am pursuing a long-held interest and studying for an MSc in Psychology. I also work as an independent consultant and volunteer in the education and charity sector.

WHAT DRIVES YOU?

Making a difference– supporting growth and development in others and helping people through challenging times.

Problem-solving, whatever the topic, sparks my creativity and flow.

Being free to be creative in what I do, write, and share.

WHAT ARE YOUR QUALIFICATIONS?

• Master of Maths, Statistics, Operational Research and Economics (Warwick University)
• Institute of Actuaries – Fellow
• Institute of Leadership and Management Certificate in Executive Coaching and Mentoring
• MSc Psychology – Strathclyde University (In progress)
• Qualified Emotions Coaching Practitioner

WHAT ARE YOUR SECTOR SPECIALISMS?

15 years of experience in professional services, in a consultancy and global company, specialising in pensions, investment, and risk management.

Leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams and projects.

Non-executive experience in the pensions investment field.

LANGUAGES SPOKEN?

English and Welsh (fluent)