Cultures that support staff to thrive
I work with organisations of all sizes to help them to develop better workplace cultures through consultancy, staff development and support.
Understanding what your staff need to do their best work, and providing practical support to help is key to a happier, safer, more effective and more sustainable workforce.
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Of all that factors that can influence our sense of psychological safety at work, leaders have the most vital impact.
I provide engaging and practical workshops to groups of leaders who are ready to reflect on and develop their ability to create a culture where staff feel safe to speak up about challenges, concerns and ideas without fear of negative repercussions.
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Experiences of burnout, exhaustion and fatigue in the workplace are alarmingly common, and can have widespread implications for organisations and their staff (e.g. performance, resourcing, safety, long-term health) and yet most organisations know little about burnout prevention and recovery.
My workshops and talks go beyond the usual talks about ‘resilience’ to provide a systems-informed approach which highlights the role of work (and other factors) in contributing to burnout, and what can be done by both individuals and organisations to lower this risk.
This is based around my ‘Seven Key Elements in Burnout Prevention and Recovery’ model which is grounded in extensive evidence and practical experience.
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Feel like your team needs a bit of a boost, refocus, sense of direction or reset?
I provide half- to full-day workshops which bring staff together to reconnect and address any issues. Through these collaborative sessions we rebuild the sense of being a team, and of having the psychological safety needed for engagement, performance and wellbeing.
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If you are looking for a bespoke evidence-based and engaging talk that will educate your staff about human factors / systems thinking, psychological safety, coaching culture or specific challenges such as overcoming ‘imposter syndrome’ do get in touch.
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I bring my expertise as a Chartered Occupational Psychologist, human factors specialist, and ICF ACC coach to all my work.
This means that my work is rooted in seeking to understand why people do what they do at work and how they can best be supported, it is evidence-based, collaborative and ethical.
There is no one-size-fits all approach, or hours of impractical theory. It’s important to me that the work I do makes a real practical positive difference.
Read more about my testimonials here.
Working with me
As an award-winning expert in the science of work performance, I bring my specialist Doctorate-level understanding of human psychology, motivation, workplace dynamics and change to my work. I have over 20 years delivery experience of working on all issues related to change, competence and behavioural psychology.
See below to find out how you can work with me to improve the culture and psychological safety in your work.
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Evidence-based research and consultancy.
With over 20 years’ experience of human behaviour and organisational performance research and delivery – particularly in Safety Critical industries where the stakes are the highest - companies hire me to help them work out how they can improve and where to start.
I offer a holistic service which considers all the ‘human factors’ that can influence performance and wellbeing at work. Drawing on the latest research evidence, I summarise the latest thinking on various aspects of performance, leadership and culture.
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Practical advice and tools to make a difference
I really enjoy translating the latest research and evidence into clear and practical guidance.
I am proud to have developed the SPACE® model of leadership for psychological safety. This model translates the latest research on psychological safety into demonstrable leadership behaviours. This model provides a practical framework for my psychological safety training and coaching programmes.
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Face-to-face and online training.
I am a qualified trainer with years of experience in designing and delivering engaging, practical in-person and online courses. I have trained leaders at all levels, business students and business owners.
Topics include how leaders can develop a culture of psychological safety, managing change, and building awareness of all the factors (from workplace design to culture) that can affect human performance at work (for those involved in designing workplaces, work processes and building teams)
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Leadership coaching
My coaching allows staff at all levels to better understand what ‘makes them tick’, what holds them back, their strengths, and areas for growth. Leaders come to me to help build their self-awareness, their confidence and their impact.
You can expect provocative questions and an eclectic mix of cognitive, creative and somatic tools / techniques. You will gain new insights and greater clarity, as well as a co-created plan to help you move forward.
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Group coaching and facilitation
I run group sessions for staff or groups with similar challenges to get thinking, talking and working collaboratively on important issues in a relaxed and informal environment. My sessions gather people’s thoughts and input to help create meaningful and sustainable change.
Example topics include identifying meaningful and authentic company / team values, improving the processes and procedures that underpin the company culture, and supporting staff with challenges such as imposter ‘syndrome’ or adapting to change.
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Speaking at your event
If you are looking for a bespoke evidence-based and engaging talk that will educate your staff about human factors / systems thinking, psychological safety, coaching culture or specific challenges such as overcoming ‘imposter syndrome’ do get in touch.
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