Experience

Bloom

• Brazil
• Technology, Information and Internet

• Founder and Creator

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  I help women to go from undervalued, overwhelmed and overworked to confidently claiming your seat at the leadership table, or simply claiming the career that best suits the season of life you are in. Bloom is a leadership accelerator and community that empowers and equips you to lead with confidence and authenticity. Bloom also works with teams to build confidence, banish burnout and learn how to build a culture where the whole team thrives. 1:1 coaching packages are also available… Show more I help women to go from undervalued, overwhelmed and overworked to confidently claiming your seat at the leadership table, or simply claiming the career that best suits the season of life you are in. Bloom is a leadership accelerator and community that empowers and equips you to lead with confidence and authenticity. Bloom also works with teams to build confidence, banish burnout and learn how to build a culture where the whole team thrives. 1:1 coaching packages are also available. Find out more by visiting www.ourtimetobloom.com. Show less I help women to go from undervalued, overwhelmed and overworked to confidently claiming your seat at the leadership table, or simply claiming the career that best suits the season of life you are in. Bloom is a leadership accelerator and community that empowers and equips you to lead with confidence and authenticity. Bloom also works with teams to build confidence, banish burnout and learn how to build a culture where the whole team thrives. 1:1 coaching packages are also available… Show more I help women to go from undervalued, overwhelmed and overworked to confidently claiming your seat at the leadership table, or simply claiming the career that best suits the season of life you are in. Bloom is a leadership accelerator and community that empowers and equips you to lead with confidence and authenticity. Bloom also works with teams to build confidence, banish burnout and learn how to build a culture where the whole team thrives. 1:1 coaching packages are also available. Find out more by visiting www.ourtimetobloom.com. Show less



Pancakes and Peacocks

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services

• Founder, Chief People Officer and Executive Coach

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  The human beings in your company are the key to your success. Create an environment where they can win, and watch your business flourish. Starting or scaling a company can feel relentless, with a million things to do. I am here to help you and your team to achieve creative calm amidst the chaos, to create the space for innovation via advisory work, executive coaching and workshop delivery. If you are building a company, whether startup, scaleup or something bigger, and need a little… Show more The human beings in your company are the key to your success. Create an environment where they can win, and watch your business flourish. Starting or scaling a company can feel relentless, with a million things to do. I am here to help you and your team to achieve creative calm amidst the chaos, to create the space for innovation via advisory work, executive coaching and workshop delivery. If you are building a company, whether startup, scaleup or something bigger, and need a little help on getting it right, I'd love to hear from you. Show less The human beings in your company are the key to your success. Create an environment where they can win, and watch your business flourish. Starting or scaling a company can feel relentless, with a million things to do. I am here to help you and your team to achieve creative calm amidst the chaos, to create the space for innovation via advisory work, executive coaching and workshop delivery. If you are building a company, whether startup, scaleup or something bigger, and need a little… Show more The human beings in your company are the key to your success. Create an environment where they can win, and watch your business flourish. Starting or scaling a company can feel relentless, with a million things to do. I am here to help you and your team to achieve creative calm amidst the chaos, to create the space for innovation via advisory work, executive coaching and workshop delivery. If you are building a company, whether startup, scaleup or something bigger, and need a little help on getting it right, I'd love to hear from you. Show less



Scout

• Software Development

• Advisor

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  I am thrilled to support Scout in an Advisory capacity around all things Leadership, People and Culture. Scout help founder led startups, as well as scaleups, to hire in the most cost effective and flexible way possible. I am thrilled to support Scout in an Advisory capacity around all things Leadership, People and Culture. Scout help founder led startups, as well as scaleups, to hire in the most cost effective and flexible way possible.



SMERF, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations

• Board Member

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  I am proud to be a Board Member for SMERF, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing funded clinical research fellowships for students interested in a career in pediatric neurosurgery and related fields. Unlike traditional unpaid research opportunities, where only those individuals who can afford to work unpaid receive the best research opportunities, each SMERF scholar receives a financial stipend. We're committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of… Show more I am proud to be a Board Member for SMERF, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing funded clinical research fellowships for students interested in a career in pediatric neurosurgery and related fields. Unlike traditional unpaid research opportunities, where only those individuals who can afford to work unpaid receive the best research opportunities, each SMERF scholar receives a financial stipend. We're committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of neurological surgery, and we believe that SMERF is an important step towards achieving that goal. Show less I am proud to be a Board Member for SMERF, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing funded clinical research fellowships for students interested in a career in pediatric neurosurgery and related fields. Unlike traditional unpaid research opportunities, where only those individuals who can afford to work unpaid receive the best research opportunities, each SMERF scholar receives a financial stipend. We're committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of… Show more I am proud to be a Board Member for SMERF, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing funded clinical research fellowships for students interested in a career in pediatric neurosurgery and related fields. Unlike traditional unpaid research opportunities, where only those individuals who can afford to work unpaid receive the best research opportunities, each SMERF scholar receives a financial stipend. We're committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of neurological surgery, and we believe that SMERF is an important step towards achieving that goal. Show less



Ruth Penfold

• United Kingdom
• Human Resources Services

• Yoga Teacher

  • Nov 2016 - Present

  Teaching studio and online vinyasa classes. Teaching studio and online vinyasa classes.



Aspire

• United Arab Emirates
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Faculty Lead: Culture and Capability

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Delivering workshops on how we build cultures that support innovation for ASPIRE's Elevate programme. Delivering workshops on how we build cultures that support innovation for ASPIRE's Elevate programme.



Huckletree

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Ambassador

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Huckletree is a place where ambitious minds and problem solvers come together to make things happen, both providing physical space, but also ample opportunities for collaboration across the startup ecosystem. I am proud to be a part of that ecosystem as Ambassador and support both the Huckletree community and the company as a whole. Huckletree is a place where ambitious minds and problem solvers come together to make things happen, both providing physical space, but also ample opportunities for collaboration across the startup ecosystem. I am proud to be a part of that ecosystem as Ambassador and support both the Huckletree community and the company as a whole.



HelloSelf

• United Kingdom
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategic Advisor: Talent and Leadership

  • Oct 2021 - Sep 2022

  Advising the HelloSelf team on Talent and Leadership. Advising the HelloSelf team on Talent and Leadership.



Launchpad

• Pakistan
• IT Services and IT Consulting

• People Practice Lead (Chief People Officer)

  • Nov 2019 - Aug 2021

  I led the People Practice of Launchpad, a bp business that exists to scale and build businesses in the energy space. In terms of my role at the time, think Chief People Officer. We were tasked with supporting the rapid growth of the portfolio companies we invested in by bringing them the very best of bp, and adding in a little special startup sauce (and pace) for good measure. I led the People Practice of Launchpad, a bp business that exists to scale and build businesses in the energy space. In terms of my role at the time, think Chief People Officer. We were tasked with supporting the rapid growth of the portfolio companies we invested in by bringing them the very best of bp, and adding in a little special startup sauce (and pace) for good measure.



Onfido

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 300 - 400 Employee

• VP, People

  • Jun 2018 - Nov 2019

  Onfido uses machine learning to help companies verify the identity of their users online. Founded in 2012, and funded by world-class technology investors including Salesforce and Microsoft. My role here was to lead a People team that doubled the size of the business during my tenure, whilst setting up the team for continued rapid growth. Onfido uses machine learning to help companies verify the identity of their users online. Founded in 2012, and funded by world-class technology investors including Salesforce and Microsoft. My role here was to lead a People team that doubled the size of the business during my tenure, whilst setting up the team for continued rapid growth.



Shazam

• United Kingdom
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Talent Acquisition

  • Dec 2013 - May 2018

  Shazam is a mobile app that recognises music and TV around you. It is the best way to discover, explore and share the music and TV you love. Shazam connects more than 1 billion people, and I was in some way responsible for making that happen, by leading team that hired the humans globally that made that magic happen, whilst also supporting the energetic development of the business and its culture. Shazam is a mobile app that recognises music and TV around you. It is the best way to discover, explore and share the music and TV you love. Shazam connects more than 1 billion people, and I was in some way responsible for making that happen, by leading team that hired the humans globally that made that magic happen, whilst also supporting the energetic development of the business and its culture.


Colas Rail Ltd
• HR Projects Advisor

  • Jul 2013 - Nov 2013

Tucker Stone
• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Managing Consultant

  • Sep 2011 - Apr 2013

Bullet Search
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Consultant at Bullet Search Ltd

  • Oct 2008 - Sep 2011

Anna Gillett Recruitment
• Director

  • Jan 2001 - Sep 2008