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MY STORY
My Story
At a Glance
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30+ years’ experience across academia, public health, and communications.
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Specialist areas: Leadership | Service Innovation | Project Management | Public Health | PR & Communications
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Working alongside Universities, charities, public sector teams, and social enterprises.
What I Do
Programme Design and Leadership
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I design and deliver leadership development programmes and coaching for senior teams across both postgraduate and undergraduate settings, weaving together curriculum design and teaching to create engaging, practical leadership learning experiences that support meaningful growth and real-world application.
Strategy, Service Innovation & Project Management
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I support senior clinicians with the end-to-end design and delivery of service innovation projects, bringing together project governance, service-improvement planning, stakeholder engagement, and impact evaluation to drive meaningful and sustainable change.
Use of evidenced-based practice.
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Research and application of evidence-based interventions for clinical practice.
PR & Communications for Social Causes
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Narrative development, media strategy, and campaign delivery.
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Fundraising communications and storytelling to grow reach and donations.
Speaking & Teaching
I speak and teach on:
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Leading innovation in public services.
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Translating research into practice.
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Communicating for behaviour change and social impact.
Formats available: Keynotes (30–60 min) | Masterclasses (90–180 min) | Half-day and full day workshops.
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Selected Projects
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Partnered with senior clinicians across London, Surrey & Sussex on public health service redesign and research initiatives.
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Led an 18-month service innovation campaign in support of a major strategic review with an NHS Trust.
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Designed and led MSc-level leadership programmes in project management, marketing, communications, service innovation, and leadership development—blending theory, casework, and reflection.
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Created a storytelling strategy and media plan for Sheltersuit UK, resulting in a boost to donations and volunteer sign-ups.
My Approach
I thrive on building strong relationships and bringing people together. Through communication, leadership, training, and facilitation, I help spark innovation, support cultural transformation, and foster growth—whether for individuals, teams, or organisations.
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A Bit More About Me
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Personality: ENFP | Belbin: Plant / Resource Investigator / Team Worker.
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Passions: My faith journey, family, dance, music, art galleries, opera, and all things creative.
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Values: Guided by my Christian faith, I’m committed to making a difference in the world through the work I do, inclusively.
Biography:
I began my career in frontline nursing, gaining extensive experience across medical and surgical wards in London and the Southeast. After earning a BSc in Nursing and Human Science (2:1) from City University and St Bartholomew’s Hospital, I transitioned into Primary Care, progressing from Nurse to Nurse Practitioner in Sussex, driven by a passion for improving patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.
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Since 2004, I have combined clinical practice with teaching as a Visiting Lecturer sharing real-world experience across BSc Nursing and Public Health programmes to train the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Delivery of Coaching Programmes.
Over the years, I took a leading role in the Supporting Learners in Practice programmes within the School of Sport and Health Sciences. I was responsible for designing and delivering specialised postgraduate courses that helped students develop skills in mentorship, clinical supervision, and coaching. I remain a passionate advocate for coaching as a transformative tool to enhance practice and support ongoing professional development.
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Research & Quality Improvement.
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Over time, my passion for improving services and empowering others led me to lead roles in NHS research and quality improvement, where I began to influence change at a broader, systemic level. Between 2002 and 2006, I held dual roles as a Primary Care researcher and facilitator at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, while also contributing to Quality Leadership initiatives within an NHS Trust from 2002 to 2005. These diverse roles enriched my understanding of leadership in healthcare and have shaped my approach to leadership development and organisational transformation.
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Consultancy.
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From 2018 to 2020, I worked as a Lecturer, Assessor, and Consultant for Brighton & Hove City Council, leading monthly workshops for staff participating in the Level 5 Leadership & Management Programme in Health & Social Care. This role alongside leading Leadership Modules for the open University have allowed me to shape and support the leadership development of NHS & public sector employees, providing them with practical tools and frameworks to improve their leadership capabilities.
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Becoming a Specialist in Healthcare Leadership, Service Improvement and Change Management.
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This journey has equipped me with a rich blend of clinical expertise, academic insight, and strategic thinking, all of which underpin my work today. After completing my MSc in Health & Management in 2018, I transitioned to my role as a Senior Lecturer in Leadership & Service Improvement in Health & Social Care within the School of Education, Sport, and Health Sciences. In this capacity, I design and deliver programmes that engage students in developing their leadership, service improvement, and change management approaches. I maintain ongoing, up-to-date knowledge of leadership, project management, and service development trends within healthcare and higher education institutions.
Healthcare Leadership Qualifications:
I have strengthened my expertise through a series of postgraduate programs, each designed to build upon and expand the previous one:
2023: Qualified as a Belbin Accredited Practitioner, enabling me to help individuals and teams with practical tools for personal development, leadership growth, and enhanced business performance—key elements for driving team success.
2023: Completed Westminster Insights Training in Confident Leadership.
2019: Completed the Level 3 TAQA Teaching and Assessment Award to enhance my teaching and assessment skills.
2018: Completed with Merit a Master's-level Diploma in Communications and Public Relations with the CIPR.
2018: MSc in Health & Management – University of Brighton.
2013: Post Graduate Certificate in Health & Social Care Education, University of Brighton.
2001: Post Graduate Diploma Health Promotion (Europe).
1990-1994: BSc (Hons) Nursing & Human Sciences, City University & St Bartholomew's Hospital, London.
Fellowships:
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Fellow of the Institute of Leadership.