ABOUT
PURPOSE
I inspire people to flourish and be strong in testing times. Life has taught me not to take work, balance or health for granted.
I am motivated by a deep sense of the importance of being valued, included and heard. Experience has taught me the power of listening, kindness and tiny acts.
Over a unique career I have forged the tools needed to navigate extreme situations. Real satisfaction comes from helping clients do the same. I relax with people, music and pancake making.
QUALIFICATIONS
University of London MSc – focus on new partner experience
University of Cambridge MA (Law) - admitted to Harvard Law School
Employment solicitor 1998-2019
Meyler Campbell coach recognised for outstanding work on calmness
Association for Coaching accredited
British Psychological Society Lvl A/B
Professional Mediators’ Association
Mental Health First Aider
DIVERSE ROLES
People Employee Relations, HR, engagement, Learning + Development, Diversity + Inclusion.
Leader building and sustaining high-performing teams, including through profound challenges.
Entrepreneur building a successful business, working across sectors to resolve difficult people issues.
Lawyer fee earning, in-house and teaching - Freshfields, Clifford Chance and Cambridge University.
DEEP EXPERIENCE
Employee relations grievances, misconduct and underperformance, crises, whistleblowing, wellbeing, investigations, compliance, policy, litigation, sensitive conversations and exits.
Performance optimising and sustaining individual/team performance. Helping leaders execute change or in trouble. Designing Counsel lifecycle.
Culture and change delivering restructuring, engagement and capability building strategies. Worked with Cambridge University on the BBC's Child Of Our Time personality-career research.
Diversity and inclusion led #metoo culture change. On faculty for Stephen Lawrence Foundation initiative. ‘Ban the Box’ driver, rehabilitating offenders. Founded Freshfields' parents' network.
Learning and development high impact training on leadership, inclusion, culture and risk, including psychological safety, behaviour, decision-making, speaking up and wellbeing.
