About Me

Introduction:
I work independently and have been based in Hampshire since 1998. Before I became self-employed I worked mainly in the public sector in health promotion and adult education in Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Somerset. I am married with two children.

Values:
It is important to me that I deliver on quality and that client expectations are met or exceeded.

It is evident from the nature of my work that I value open and honest communication and its contribution to personal development.

I particularly value and respect congruence – when our behaviour is consistent with our thoughts and feelings, when we say what we mean and do what we say.

Qualities:
I am confident and comfortable with the process of conflict resolution - I see the potential and opportunity arising from difficulties.

I have wide ranging experience in personal development - I bring value-added experience as part of the consultancy.

I am attentive to detail and quality - I go the extra mile.

I have very good time management and organisational skills - I get things done and I deliver on time.

I have good interpersonal skills - I work well with the most senior and the least senior staff in an organisation.

 

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Qualifications:
I am the editor of the free monthly ezine AppliedEI.
http://www.emotionalintelligence.co.uk/ezine/issue04.html

2004 Certificate in Applied Emotional Intelligence
9 months part-time post graduate programme Centre for Applied Emotional Intelligence

2003 John Cooper Associates (Occupational Psychologists)
Accreditation in the use of Individual Effectiveness (ie) and Team Effectiveness (te) Emotional Intelligence products (3 days)

1997 Yeovil College
City & Guilds D32 and D33 Vocational Assessor’s Award

1994 Queen Margaret College (Edinburgh)
The effective use of role play

1991 Stevenson College (Edinburgh)
Middle Management Course for Health Board Staff (10 days)

1990 Health Education Board for Scotland (Edinburgh)
Personal and Professional Development in Group Work Skills (12 days)

1980 Yorkshire & Humberside College
Adult Education Teaching Certificate

1979 University of Hull
BA (Hons) Special Scandinavian Studies

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Influences and inspiration:

Work
I am most fascinated, inspired and enthused when I am facilitating change and development among individuals. I get great job satisfaction from watching people grow, teams evolve and cultures change.

Theoretical influences:

  • Transactional analysis
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Relationship strategies

Leisure:
I am a people watcher. I sit happily in cafés watching people pass by or socialise. I enjoy TV interviews. I love the cinema. I learn a lot from all of these. I enjoy modern art and photography.

Favourite Films:

  • Amélie
  • Love Actually (the Emma Thomson Xmas Eve scenario is a fantastic demonstration of applied emotional intelligence)
  • Wayne’s World
  • Magnolias
  • Kill Bill 2
  • Boundin' (the trailer to the Incredibles - a must see for emotional resilience)

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Favourite Books:

  • The Little Prince Antoine de Saint Exupery
  • The Liverpool Poets
  • Poems by John Hegley
  • My Best Year Yet Jinny Ditzler
  • Awaken the Giant Within Anthony Robbins

And currently …..
Nonviolent Communication - A Language of Life by Marshall B. Rosenburg

 

Spiritual influences:
Eastern philosophies

Quotes:
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” - Mahatma Ghandi
“You cannot make me feel inferior without my permission.” - Eleanor Roosevelt

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