Isabel Walker
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Simon Kitchen
Isabel Walker provided training to the staff at Bipolar UK in how to work with the media and how to give effective presentations. The sessions were engaging and well thought through, with live practice a core element. I've received professional media and presentation training myself in the past and I still discovered new techniques and approaches to use. I would strongly recommend her to other charities keen to develop their skills in these areas.
Kathy Oliver
Isabel to the rescue! After benefitting enormously from a personal coaching session with media expert Isabel Walker two years ago I turned to her recently for an urgent refresher session prior to a daunting, high-level conference at which I am speaking. Her invaluable coaching tips on dealing with audience questions lobbed from left field, retaining control of issues within my comfort zone and building that all-important bridge back to my own area of expertise during on-stage discussions, gave me a tremendous sense of confidence and calm. Ready to now face the event with professionalism, and even - dare I say - a hint of pleasurable anticipation, I am extremely grateful for Isabel’s brilliant training dos and don’ts.
Linda Laurance
Isabel Walker’s grasp of detail, thoroughness in preparation, enthusiasm for her specialist subject and total reliability ensure the highest quality of service. She exemplifies as well as teaches the best communication skills. She is also a supportive and imaginative colleague on whose experience and objective judgment I have come to rely. Clients speak of the pleasure of working with her as well as her professionalism. Linda Laurance, Principal associate, Linda Laurance & Associates
Simon Kitchen
Isabel Walker provided training to the staff at Bipolar UK in how to work with the media and how to give effective presentations. The sessions were engaging and well thought through, with live practice a core element. I've received professional media and presentation training myself in the past and I still discovered new techniques and approaches to use. I would strongly recommend her to other charities keen to develop their skills in these areas.
Kathy Oliver
Isabel to the rescue! After benefitting enormously from a personal coaching session with media expert Isabel Walker two years ago I turned to her recently for an urgent refresher session prior to a daunting, high-level conference at which I am speaking. Her invaluable coaching tips on dealing with audience questions lobbed from left field, retaining control of issues within my comfort zone and building that all-important bridge back to my own area of expertise during on-stage discussions, gave me a tremendous sense of confidence and calm. Ready to now face the event with professionalism, and even - dare I say - a hint of pleasurable anticipation, I am extremely grateful for Isabel’s brilliant training dos and don’ts.
Linda Laurance
Isabel Walker’s grasp of detail, thoroughness in preparation, enthusiasm for her specialist subject and total reliability ensure the highest quality of service. She exemplifies as well as teaches the best communication skills. She is also a supportive and imaginative colleague on whose experience and objective judgment I have come to rely. Clients speak of the pleasure of working with her as well as her professionalism. Linda Laurance, Principal associate, Linda Laurance & Associates
Simon Kitchen
Isabel Walker provided training to the staff at Bipolar UK in how to work with the media and how to give effective presentations. The sessions were engaging and well thought through, with live practice a core element. I've received professional media and presentation training myself in the past and I still discovered new techniques and approaches to use. I would strongly recommend her to other charities keen to develop their skills in these areas.
Kathy Oliver
Isabel to the rescue! After benefitting enormously from a personal coaching session with media expert Isabel Walker two years ago I turned to her recently for an urgent refresher session prior to a daunting, high-level conference at which I am speaking. Her invaluable coaching tips on dealing with audience questions lobbed from left field, retaining control of issues within my comfort zone and building that all-important bridge back to my own area of expertise during on-stage discussions, gave me a tremendous sense of confidence and calm. Ready to now face the event with professionalism, and even - dare I say - a hint of pleasurable anticipation, I am extremely grateful for Isabel’s brilliant training dos and don’ts.
Linda Laurance
Isabel Walker’s grasp of detail, thoroughness in preparation, enthusiasm for her specialist subject and total reliability ensure the highest quality of service. She exemplifies as well as teaches the best communication skills. She is also a supportive and imaginative colleague on whose experience and objective judgment I have come to rely. Clients speak of the pleasure of working with her as well as her professionalism. Linda Laurance, Principal associate, Linda Laurance & Associates
Simon Kitchen
Isabel Walker provided training to the staff at Bipolar UK in how to work with the media and how to give effective presentations. The sessions were engaging and well thought through, with live practice a core element. I've received professional media and presentation training myself in the past and I still discovered new techniques and approaches to use. I would strongly recommend her to other charities keen to develop their skills in these areas.
Kathy Oliver
Isabel to the rescue! After benefitting enormously from a personal coaching session with media expert Isabel Walker two years ago I turned to her recently for an urgent refresher session prior to a daunting, high-level conference at which I am speaking. Her invaluable coaching tips on dealing with audience questions lobbed from left field, retaining control of issues within my comfort zone and building that all-important bridge back to my own area of expertise during on-stage discussions, gave me a tremendous sense of confidence and calm. Ready to now face the event with professionalism, and even - dare I say - a hint of pleasurable anticipation, I am extremely grateful for Isabel’s brilliant training dos and don’ts.
Linda Laurance
Isabel Walker’s grasp of detail, thoroughness in preparation, enthusiasm for her specialist subject and total reliability ensure the highest quality of service. She exemplifies as well as teaches the best communication skills. She is also a supportive and imaginative colleague on whose experience and objective judgment I have come to rely. Clients speak of the pleasure of working with her as well as her professionalism. Linda Laurance, Principal associate, Linda Laurance & Associates
Credentials
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Diploma in Personal Performance Coaching (Distinction)
The Coaching Academy -
Qualified journalist
National Council for the Training of Journalists
Experience
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PowerSpeaking, Inc.
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Master Facilitator
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Dec 2018 - Present
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Clearsay Communications
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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Managing Director
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2010 - Present
Clearsay is Ltd is my own company, specialising in communication skills training and coaching Clearsay is Ltd is my own company, specialising in communication skills training and coaching
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LionsDen Communications
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Trainer
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2006 - Present
I am one of several freelance trainers, working with Lionsden to deliver communications training to doctors and pharmaceutical company executives worldwide I am one of several freelance trainers, working with Lionsden to deliver communications training to doctors and pharmaceutical company executives worldwide
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Andis Communications
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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2000 - Present
Andis Communications is a company set up by and run by my husband Andy Etchells, which focuses on helping UK charities to raise money via The London Marathon. I act in a non-executive capacity, involved with strategic issues but not day to day operations. Andis Communications is a company set up by and run by my husband Andy Etchells, which focuses on helping UK charities to raise money via The London Marathon. I act in a non-executive capacity, involved with strategic issues but not day to day operations.
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Linda Laurance & Associates
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Business Consulting and Services
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Associate
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2006 - Jun 2017
LL&A provided consultancy services primarily to third sector organisations, with a focus on governance. I provided specialised input on communications and strategy LL&A provided consultancy services primarily to third sector organisations, with a focus on governance. I provided specialised input on communications and strategy
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Peace Hospice Care
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Trustee
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2007 - 2016
I worked in a voluntary capacity as a Trustee of this organisation. I worked in a voluntary capacity as a Trustee of this organisation.
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Associate
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Nov 2007 - Sep 2012
I specialised in helping non-profit organisations to improve their communications I specialised in helping non-profit organisations to improve their communications
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Electric Word plc
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United Kingdom
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor, Peak Performance
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2001 - 2005
It edited this sports science magazine on a freelance basis It edited this sports science magazine on a freelance basis
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Director
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1992 - 2000
Action on Pre-eclampsia (APEC) is a UK charity which I co-founded in 1992 and led as Director until April 2000. It is a charity which provided information, education and support in connection with this common and dangerous complication of pregnancy Action on Pre-eclampsia (APEC) is a UK charity which I co-founded in 1992 and led as Director until April 2000. It is a charity which provided information, education and support in connection with this common and dangerous complication of pregnancy
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Living Magazine
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Oct 1985 - Jan 1987
As health and beauty editor I was responsible for writing/commissioning all of the magazine's health and beauty coverage As health and beauty editor I was responsible for writing/commissioning all of the magazine's health and beauty coverage
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Editor, Fitness Magazine
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1983 - 1984
I was launch Editor of this magazine, a sister publication to Running Magazine I was launch Editor of this magazine, a sister publication to Running Magazine
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Daily Mail
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Newspaper Publishing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Medical Correspondent
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1982 - 1983
I was responsible for all the newspaper's medical news and features output during this period I was responsible for all the newspaper's medical news and features output during this period
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HAYMARKET PUBLISHING SERVICES LIMITED
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Journalist then Deputy Editor of 'General Practitioner'
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1977 - 1982
I started on this trade magazine for GPs as a senior reporter, took some time out in 1980 to launch edit a sister publication Medeconomics, then returned to General Practitioner as Deputy Editor I started on this trade magazine for GPs as a senior reporter, took some time out in 1980 to launch edit a sister publication Medeconomics, then returned to General Practitioner as Deputy Editor
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Futures for Business
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Reporter
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1974 - 1977
I started as a junior reporter on the Notts Free Press, a weekly newspaper owned by the Nottingham Evening Post group, then moved on to the Evening Post after qualifying as a journalist. I started as a junior reporter on the Notts Free Press, a weekly newspaper owned by the Nottingham Evening Post group, then moved on to the Evening Post after qualifying as a journalist.
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Education
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1971 - 1974
University of Nottingham
BA (Hons), English and philosophy -
1964 - 1971
Queen Elizabeth's Girls Grammar School, Barnet
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