Founder + Chief Energy Officer: PTHR

• Aug 2012 - Present

People and Transformational HR. (www.pthr.co.uk) was formed in 2012 and became a Certified B Corporation in 2021. Now, we're a connected, collaborative enterprise of conscious business activists, with audacious dreams of creating better businesses to build a better world Using - Human-centred, Design & Systems Thinking approaches to transform the People Profession - 21st Century Organisation Design, Development & Effectiveness method to upgrade the work Operating System -… Show more People and Transformational HR. (www.pthr.co.uk) was formed in 2012 and became a Certified B Corporation in 2021. Now, we're a connected, collaborative enterprise of conscious business activists, with audacious dreams of creating better businesses to build a better world Using - Human-centred, Design & Systems Thinking approaches to transform the People Profession - 21st Century Organisation Design, Development & Effectiveness method to upgrade the work Operating System - Agile, Inclusive & Self-managed ways of working for lasting People Powered Change Our Manifesto states: We exist to: - Help clients, partners and fellow positive activists transform, adapt and reinvent themselves through assisted systems of designing, facilitating, coaching, teaching and experimenting with us; - Know as much about the next stage in human, organisational and work evolution to help others learn and be enlightened about the ways to craft better lives through good work; - Bring together as many key players as we can in creating a coalition that builds a better future of work; and - Place more business imperatives towards the climate emergency and regenerative activities for our planet. We are a Gold Accredited 4-Day Working Week and Living Wage Organisation. We are Climate Positive in 2021 through our Ecologi certification and a certified BCorporation.

Book Author : The Energized Workplace

• Aug 2020 - Present

Book Author: Transformational HR (1st and 2nd Editions)

• Nov 2016 - Present

HR's metamorphosis for a transforming world of work. Published in October 2017 by Kogan Page

Learning Instructor

• Jan 2020 - Present

Visiting Fellow

• May 2019 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Hult International Business School

• Oct 2018 - Present

Adjunct faculty member around Future of Work and the HR Profession Organisation Design, Culture and Change Democratic and self-managed teams and organisations Leadership and trust in the connected/networked age Technology, people and work Learning and Development, careers and sustainable high- performance Adjunct faculty member around Future of Work and the HR Profession Organisation Design, Culture and Change Democratic and self-managed teams and organisations Leadership and trust in the connected/networked age Technology, people and work Learning and Development, careers and sustainable high- performance

WorldBlu® Certified Consultant + Coach

• Jul 2016 - Present

WorldBlu has, for the last 20 years, researched, supported, enabled and accredited freedom-centred workplaces and democratic ways of working. Using a range of tools, techniques and approaches, my new role helps people become more freedom-centred in the way they work, are led and learn. For more see www.worldblu.com or ask me to come and talk to you about more freedom and democracy at work, the Freedom Centred Leadership programme, the WorldBlu list and sessions around The Power… Show more WorldBlu has, for the last 20 years, researched, supported, enabled and accredited freedom-centred workplaces and democratic ways of working. Using a range of tools, techniques and approaches, my new role helps people become more freedom-centred in the way they work, are led and learn. For more see www.worldblu.com or ask me to come and talk to you about more freedom and democracy at work, the Freedom Centred Leadership programme, the WorldBlu list and sessions around The Power Question Show less WorldBlu has, for the last 20 years, researched, supported, enabled and accredited freedom-centred workplaces and democratic ways of working. Using a range of tools, techniques and approaches, my new role helps people become more freedom-centred in the way they work, are led and learn. For more see www.worldblu.com or ask me to come and talk to you about more freedom and democracy at work, the Freedom Centred Leadership programme, the WorldBlu list and sessions around The Power… Show more WorldBlu has, for the last 20 years, researched, supported, enabled and accredited freedom-centred workplaces and democratic ways of working. Using a range of tools, techniques and approaches, my new role helps people become more freedom-centred in the way they work, are led and learn. For more see www.worldblu.com or ask me to come and talk to you about more freedom and democracy at work, the Freedom Centred Leadership programme, the WorldBlu list and sessions around The Power Question Show less

Associate

• Oct 2017 - Present

The Work Foundation transforms people’s experience of work and the labour market through high quality applied research that influences public policies and organisational practices while empowering individuals. Through its rigorous research programmes targeting organisations, cities, regions and economies, the Work Foundation is a leading provider of analysis, evaluation, policy advice and know-how in the UK and beyond. The Work Foundation addresses the fundamental question of what Good… Show more The Work Foundation transforms people’s experience of work and the labour market through high quality applied research that influences public policies and organisational practices while empowering individuals. Through its rigorous research programmes targeting organisations, cities, regions and economies, the Work Foundation is a leading provider of analysis, evaluation, policy advice and know-how in the UK and beyond. The Work Foundation addresses the fundamental question of what Good Work for all means: this is a complex and evolving concept. Good Work by necessity encapsulates the importance of productivity and skills needs, the consequences of technological innovation, and of good working practices. The impact of local economic development, of potential disrupters to work from wider-economic governmental and societal pressures, as well as the business-needs of different types of organisations can all influence our understanding of what makes work good. Central to the concept of Good Work is how these and other factors impact on the well-being of the individual whether in employment or seeking to enter the workforce. Show less The Work Foundation transforms people’s experience of work and the labour market through high quality applied research that influences public policies and organisational practices while empowering individuals. Through its rigorous research programmes targeting organisations, cities, regions and economies, the Work Foundation is a leading provider of analysis, evaluation, policy advice and know-how in the UK and beyond. The Work Foundation addresses the fundamental question of what Good… Show more The Work Foundation transforms people’s experience of work and the labour market through high quality applied research that influences public policies and organisational practices while empowering individuals. Through its rigorous research programmes targeting organisations, cities, regions and economies, the Work Foundation is a leading provider of analysis, evaluation, policy advice and know-how in the UK and beyond. The Work Foundation addresses the fundamental question of what Good Work for all means: this is a complex and evolving concept. Good Work by necessity encapsulates the importance of productivity and skills needs, the consequences of technological innovation, and of good working practices. The impact of local economic development, of potential disrupters to work from wider-economic governmental and societal pressures, as well as the business-needs of different types of organisations can all influence our understanding of what makes work good. Central to the concept of Good Work is how these and other factors impact on the well-being of the individual whether in employment or seeking to enter the workforce. Show less

Learning & Development Advisory Group Member

• May 2015 - Jan 2018

Advising the professional body for HR on Learning & Development.

CIPD Advisor Social Media & HR + Hackathon Guide

• May 2013 - May 2015

Guide (with Dr John McGurk and Claire McCartney from CIPD) on CIPD/MiX Hackathon - looking to create a new way for HR through open; online research, innovation and crowd-sourced thinking. See http://www.mixhackathon.org/hackathon/cipdhack/why-adaptabily-matters-now?utm_medium=email&utm_source=cipd&utm_campaign=hackathon&utm_content=220413-prereg-textlink-findoutmore

Non-Executive Director and Business Advisor

• Jul 2016 - Aug 2017

The power of song. Anna Shields and Emily Garsin provide the most inspiring, creative and energising ways of boosting confidence, belief and cohesion through singing. Check them out on TEDx here http://www.starlingarts.com/tedx/ and at www.starlingarts.com. Privileged to advise, support and admire the work these 2 amazing women do in creating a better world. The power of song. Anna Shields and Emily Garsin provide the most inspiring, creative and energising ways of boosting confidence, belief and cohesion through singing. Check them out on TEDx here http://www.starlingarts.com/tedx/ and at www.starlingarts.com. Privileged to advise, support and admire the work these 2 amazing women do in creating a better world.

Director - People & Learning

• Aug 2015 - May 2016

Because everyone deserves better learning. Working with the creative, dynamic digital learning team at Media Zoo to build the most advanced learning and development programmes that create a lasting positive impact on everyone. Design, develop and deliver enlightening, exciting and energising film, animation and gamified learning content to wrap around the world's most discerning 21st Century learners. Because everyone deserves better learning. Working with the creative, dynamic digital learning team at Media Zoo to build the most advanced learning and development programmes that create a lasting positive impact on everyone. Design, develop and deliver enlightening, exciting and energising film, animation and gamified learning content to wrap around the world's most discerning 21st Century learners.

Winmark HRD Network - Independent Director

• Oct 2012 - Oct 2014

Winmark HRD Network is an exclusive peer-peer learning, research and exchange network which focuses on the real issues facing HR Directors and Heads of People Development across FTSE 350 index, public and not-for-profit organisations. Through formal development events, round-tables with high quality guest speakers, member collaborative support, searching research papers and online sharing, Winmark HRD is a new, vibrant addition to the Winmark family of networks. Working in a strategic… Show more Winmark HRD Network is an exclusive peer-peer learning, research and exchange network which focuses on the real issues facing HR Directors and Heads of People Development across FTSE 350 index, public and not-for-profit organisations. Through formal development events, round-tables with high quality guest speakers, member collaborative support, searching research papers and online sharing, Winmark HRD is a new, vibrant addition to the Winmark family of networks. Working in a strategic membership and content advisory capacity and chairing several events through the year. For more information see - www.winmarkeurope.com and click on "networks" Show less Winmark HRD Network is an exclusive peer-peer learning, research and exchange network which focuses on the real issues facing HR Directors and Heads of People Development across FTSE 350 index, public and not-for-profit organisations. Through formal development events, round-tables with high quality guest speakers, member collaborative support, searching research papers and online sharing, Winmark HRD is a new, vibrant addition to the Winmark family of networks. Working in a strategic… Show more Winmark HRD Network is an exclusive peer-peer learning, research and exchange network which focuses on the real issues facing HR Directors and Heads of People Development across FTSE 350 index, public and not-for-profit organisations. Through formal development events, round-tables with high quality guest speakers, member collaborative support, searching research papers and online sharing, Winmark HRD is a new, vibrant addition to the Winmark family of networks. Working in a strategic membership and content advisory capacity and chairing several events through the year. For more information see - www.winmarkeurope.com and click on "networks" Show less

Head of HR - Talent & Organisational Development

• Oct 2008 - Aug 2012

Corporate leader for all learning & talent development activities at 950-strong UK based funder. Key responsibilities and successes include leadership and management development programmes; introducing of a coaching culture and programme; talent management and succession planning programmes; revamped and modernised learning and development portfolio for all staff and managers. Recognised pioneer in L&TD solutions; speaker & consultant for CIPD, ITOL, Henley and other external organisations.… Show more Corporate leader for all learning & talent development activities at 950-strong UK based funder. Key responsibilities and successes include leadership and management development programmes; introducing of a coaching culture and programme; talent management and succession planning programmes; revamped and modernised learning and development portfolio for all staff and managers. Recognised pioneer in L&TD solutions; speaker & consultant for CIPD, ITOL, Henley and other external organisations. Exec Coach, trainer, facilitator, corporate leader and advocate for the organisation.

Workforce Development Consultant

• Oct 2006 - Oct 2008

Co-lead on corporate training and development for staff and managers - particular lead on Leadership and Management Development

Learning and Development Team Leader (SE)

• Apr 2003 - Oct 2006

Led a small team of learning professionals and external consultants designing and delivery and L&D programme for 3,500 Court Service staff - ranging from Court Ushers to Legal Practitioners - across 13 counties Led a small team of learning professionals and external consultants designing and delivery and L&D programme for 3,500 Court Service staff - ranging from Court Ushers to Legal Practitioners - across 13 counties

Stakeholder Manager - Courts and Tribunals Modernisation Programme

• Jan 2000 - Mar 2003

All communication and stakeholder management for the civil courts as part of a huge modernisation programme including IT infrastructure and business modelling. All communication and stakeholder management for the civil courts as part of a huge modernisation programme including IT infrastructure and business modelling.

Administrative, Executive and Higher Executive Officer

• Sep 1985 - Dec 1999

Administration and Line Management Project and Centre Management Administration and Line Management Project and Centre Management