Pre-coaching background
Areas of expertise include graduate and executive assessment, talent management, career coaching, leadership development, psychometric and test content development, AC/DC creation and facilitation, training and team development. I have worked across a range of levels including Executive, Senior and Graduate.
I have extensive experience utilising psychometrics to support individuals in their career development. As part of this, using personality, motivational, emotional intelligence and derailment questionnaires to support discussions and to pull out key areas for discussion and dissemination.
Extensive experience in designing and delivering recruitment and selection solutions, conducting and reporting on data analysis, psychometric design and use, training design and delivery, and designing development solutions.
An ideal client would be
Working with a client who is keen to explore emotional intelligence as well as personality and other motivational factors, to create a well-rounded view of an individual that can be used to facilitate development discussions.
Working with leaders to develop their leadership style, by discussing their potential derailers and areas of strength and development. From here, writing a comprehensive report which will highlight these key areas and support individuals moving forward in their development.
What I don’t like doing
Large scale validation studies without having completed the work myself, or with limited experience in using the psychometrics involved in the validation.
Years of coaching experience
Over 13 years of consulting, career coaching and product development experience.
Worked internationally, including setting up an occupational psychology consultancy in the Middle East, Sweden and Australia.
My style
I have a positive and friendly approach, encouraging individuals to share openly and honestly to support their own development.
I am fully knowledgeable of a range of psychometrics, showcasing this in my discussions with clients and candidates alike. I can link information across a multitude of psychometrics and tools, to give a joined-up vision of an individual to help aid their development. I also utilise this to ask probing questions and to encourage individuals to think more deeply about their approach and skillset.
I take a genuine interest in the development of others and will positively challenge and encourage individuals to reflect on their work and approach.
Relevant qualifications
- BSc (Hons), MSc, C.Psychol, HPC Registered, AfBPsS
- Member of the Division of Occupational Psychology (DOP)
- BPS Test User Ability / Personality
- University of Cambridge, Structural Equation Modelling in R
- Qualified in the following: NEO PI-R, EIP, Hogan Development Survey (HDS), Hogan Personality Inventory (HPI), Hogan Motives, Values and Preferences Inventory (MVPI), Saville’s WAVE, identity, OPQ32, 15FQ, Talent Q’s Dimensions and Hogrefe’s DASA.
Industry sector experience
Clients include John Lewis Partnership, Santander, RSA, Jumeirah Beach Hotels, Pfizer, NAB, HSBC, Virgin Atlantic, Tesco, Ernst & Young, Herbert Smith Freehills, Coca Cola etc.,
I have worked across a range of industry sectors and experience levels, from Entry Level to Executive.
What makes me different?
My knowledge of a wide range of assessment and development tools enables me to pull together information cohesively and easily. Also, my underlying knowledge and understanding of psychometrics allows me to explain tools and results clearly to others, helping them to see the utility of such methods to aid their development.
I am a very structured and conscientious individual and will fully prepare for every assessment and coaching session I complete. As such, am confident I will deliver to the best of my ability and provide an exceptional service for clients.
My drive to learn and develop is showcased by my completion of additional courses, such as SEM in R at the University of Cambridge, and other, less relevant courses, such as beginning my Diploma in British Archaeology at Oxford University. I am keen to expand my knowledge, and I am always open to doing further courses and qualifications to make me as effective as I can be.
I enjoy sharing knowledge and encouraging research-based practice, which is why I was part of the BPS DOP Conference group and specifically was the BPS DOP Conference Chair 2015-2017. I am also a member of the European Military and Organisational Psychology group, supporting projects and working with EAWOP.
Location
Bicester, Oxfordshire (easy access to London, Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff).