With a degree in Social Anthropology, I have always been fascinated by people, cultures and human interaction. I have travelled widely including in parts of Turkey, North Africa, India and Southeast Asia. I spent many years in higher education and worked as a departmental administrator and liaison officer, supporting both mature and school-leaver undergraduates. This developed a strong foundation in supporting diverse needs, navigating systems and empowering individuals to thrive. I went on to lead adult education and Skills for Life programmes with the trade unions, before focusing more fully on leadership and behavioural development, coaching, and team development. I have worked with individuals and teams at all levels in the UK and Saudi Arabia, both in-house and as an external consultant.
Outside coaching, I am a passionate horticulturist and run my own gardening business in West Sussex, specialising in the pruning and training of specimens and the development of herbaceous borders and pleasure gardens. I served as Head Gardener at St Mary’s House at Bramber for two years. I’m also a keen guitarist and have played lead in punk rock covers band No Ambition, gigging for 9 years.