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Scott Donnelly
I spent four months receiving coaching sessions from Gillian and its safe to say I have gained more tangible skills from the sessions we had than any other formal management training or coaching. I have already seen them have a positive impact on my work, which is incredible in such a short space of time. Gillian takes time to get to know you, your objectives and works collaboratively with you in order ensure you get the most out of your sessions. I couldn't recommend Gillian highly enough.
LinkedIn User
Gillian did a great job as my coach as I transitioned into a leadership role. She really helped me to find focus and take stock of what was and wasn't worthy of my attention. In working with her I feel I really increased my impact at work, and also found much better balance between my work life and my home life. I would happily recommend Gillian to others and look forward to working with her again when the need arises
Calvin Green
Loved my sessions with Gillian, found them extremely useful and insightful. Gillian took the time to get to know me and helped explore those areas of improvement by asking challenging questions that really helped uncover a lot that i hadn't considered before. I learnt a lot about motivation and self awareness that are really going to help me in my career. Really enjoyed our sessions and would recommend to anyone looking to improve themselves. Thanks again!
Scott Donnelly
I spent four months receiving coaching sessions from Gillian and its safe to say I have gained more tangible skills from the sessions we had than any other formal management training or coaching. I have already seen them have a positive impact on my work, which is incredible in such a short space of time. Gillian takes time to get to know you, your objectives and works collaboratively with you in order ensure you get the most out of your sessions. I couldn't recommend Gillian highly enough.
LinkedIn User
Gillian did a great job as my coach as I transitioned into a leadership role. She really helped me to find focus and take stock of what was and wasn't worthy of my attention. In working with her I feel I really increased my impact at work, and also found much better balance between my work life and my home life. I would happily recommend Gillian to others and look forward to working with her again when the need arises
Calvin Green
Loved my sessions with Gillian, found them extremely useful and insightful. Gillian took the time to get to know me and helped explore those areas of improvement by asking challenging questions that really helped uncover a lot that i hadn't considered before. I learnt a lot about motivation and self awareness that are really going to help me in my career. Really enjoyed our sessions and would recommend to anyone looking to improve themselves. Thanks again!
Scott Donnelly
I spent four months receiving coaching sessions from Gillian and its safe to say I have gained more tangible skills from the sessions we had than any other formal management training or coaching. I have already seen them have a positive impact on my work, which is incredible in such a short space of time. Gillian takes time to get to know you, your objectives and works collaboratively with you in order ensure you get the most out of your sessions. I couldn't recommend Gillian highly enough.
LinkedIn User
Gillian did a great job as my coach as I transitioned into a leadership role. She really helped me to find focus and take stock of what was and wasn't worthy of my attention. In working with her I feel I really increased my impact at work, and also found much better balance between my work life and my home life. I would happily recommend Gillian to others and look forward to working with her again when the need arises
Calvin Green
Loved my sessions with Gillian, found them extremely useful and insightful. Gillian took the time to get to know me and helped explore those areas of improvement by asking challenging questions that really helped uncover a lot that i hadn't considered before. I learnt a lot about motivation and self awareness that are really going to help me in my career. Really enjoyed our sessions and would recommend to anyone looking to improve themselves. Thanks again!
Scott Donnelly
I spent four months receiving coaching sessions from Gillian and its safe to say I have gained more tangible skills from the sessions we had than any other formal management training or coaching. I have already seen them have a positive impact on my work, which is incredible in such a short space of time. Gillian takes time to get to know you, your objectives and works collaboratively with you in order ensure you get the most out of your sessions. I couldn't recommend Gillian highly enough.
LinkedIn User
Gillian did a great job as my coach as I transitioned into a leadership role. She really helped me to find focus and take stock of what was and wasn't worthy of my attention. In working with her I feel I really increased my impact at work, and also found much better balance between my work life and my home life. I would happily recommend Gillian to others and look forward to working with her again when the need arises
Calvin Green
Loved my sessions with Gillian, found them extremely useful and insightful. Gillian took the time to get to know me and helped explore those areas of improvement by asking challenging questions that really helped uncover a lot that i hadn't considered before. I learnt a lot about motivation and self awareness that are really going to help me in my career. Really enjoyed our sessions and would recommend to anyone looking to improve themselves. Thanks again!
Credentials
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Body-oriented coaching certification
The Somatic SchoolNov, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
EMCC Individual Accreditation
EMCC GlobalJun, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Hypnotherapist (CH)
Grace Space Hypnotherapy SchoolMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
EMCC Individual Team Coaching Accreditation
EMCC GlobalNov, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
200hr Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT)
Uplifted YogaSep, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Advanced Certificate in Coaching Practice
Mindful TalentDec, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Certified LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Facilitator
SERIOUSWORK > LEGO Serious Play Facilitation TrainingSep, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Emergenetics Facilitator
Emergenetics InternationalMar, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Workplace Mediator
Catalyst MediationNov, 2013- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Fearless Edge
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United Kingdom
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder
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Oct 2013 - Present
Sometimes I'm a coach, sometimes I'm a mentor, sometimes I'm a consultant and sometimes I'm a trusted advisor. I work with high level leaders. Business owners and founders or senior leaders in organisations. Almost exclusively they come from technical and specialist backgrounds. Engineering (which is my background), technology, finance, law etc. All their career they've been rewarded for and known for their brilliance and expertise, and now they need to let go. What all my clients have in common is that they have really big dreams, they want to create a positive impact in the world, and they know the leader they are today isn't the leader they need to be for tomorrow. And I help them with that. Show less
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Inspire PTL
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chair Of The Board Of Directors
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Nov 2020 - Present
Inspire is a Scottish charity empowering the life choices of hundreds of adults, young people and children with learning disabilities and additional support needs in north east Scotland. The organisation provides a range of services in Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Moray and Angus including residential care, supported accommodation, training for employment initiatives and respite.We support people in a variety of settings, from enabling individuals and their families to plan for current and future support needs using person centred planning, to providing self directed support to help people achieve their chosen outcomes. Show less
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Vice Chair of the Board & Chair of the People Committee
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Oct 2014 - Nov 2020
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First Ascent Group
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United Kingdom
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Leadership Trainer, Facilitator & Coach
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Mar 2016 - Present
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Leadership Alliance International, Inc
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United States
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Market Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Coach & Leadership Consultant
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Jun 2015 - Present
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Mindful Talent
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United Kingdom
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mentor for Coaches in Training
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Mar 2020 - Mar 2023
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Heart Centred Leaders
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United Kingdom
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder and Transformational Coach
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Mar 2020 - Feb 2023
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Associate Career Coach
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Apr 2015 - Jan 2018
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Centrica
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Colombia
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of HR
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Oct 2011 - Oct 2013
Responsible for end to end HR strategy and delivery for Customer Services, British Gas Service & RepairLed people workstream for ÂŁ30m transformation and cost reduction programme across Service & Repair
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Group Head of Talent
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Feb 2009 - Oct 2011
Accountable for developing, supporting and implementing the talent, performance & capability strategy, process and tools across the organisation to ensure we meet future people, capability & leadership challenges to deliver our business strategyResponsible for:- Talent Strategy- Talent Planning- Succession Planning- Strategic Capability Planning- Leadership Capability- Technical Capability & Career Paths- Performance Management Strategy, Processes & Tools- Talent & Performance Management Systems Show less
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NatWest Group
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United Kingdom
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior HR Business Partner - Global Banking and Markets
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Jan 2008 - Feb 2009
- Talent & Succession Management- M&A Integration- Restructuring- Org Design- Downsizing and Redundancy Programmes
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Talent & Engagement Consultant - Global Banking and Markets
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Feb 2007 - Jan 2008
- Talent & Succession Management Strategy & Frameworks- Employee Engagement Survey & Action Planning
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Mars
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United States
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Global Mars University Project Leader
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Aug 2005 - Feb 2007
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Resourcing & Graduate Development Manager
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Jan 2004 - Aug 2005
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HR Business Partner
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Jan 2003 - Aug 2005
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Mars Management Development Programme
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Sep 2001 - Sep 2003
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Diageo
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United Kingdom
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Beverage Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Reliability Engineer
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Jan 2000 - Jun 2001
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Education
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1996 - 2001
University of Strathclyde
MEng, Manufacturing Sciences & Engineering with Management -
2013 - 2014
The Robert Gordon University
PG Cert, Mediation -
2007 - 2009
Kingston University
PgDip, HRM -
1999 - 1999
LuleĂĄ University of Technology
Engineering, Engineering -
1988 - 1996
High School of Dundee
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