I understand the pressures facing finance professionals
Prioritisation, career progression, leadership & people dynamics
The Authenticity Dilemma Resolved®
My experience and career highlights
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Unique hybrid - Chief Financial Officer, Chief People Officer, Non-executive Director and Chair of Audit Committee
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Multiple industries - Financial Services, Automotive, Third Sector
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Diversity - Global multinational experience in South Africa, Germany, UK and Ireland
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Transformation - Leading award-winning cultural change programmes
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Mindset - Personal growth and leadership development first
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Author - A new definition of Authenticity contained in my first book 'The Authenticity Dilemma Resolved©'
My top 5 leadership tips
My unique experience as CFO and CHRO taught me the importance of focussing on leadership, people and purpose for sustained success
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Connect and inspire your team through a purpose - 'The Why' of what we do and how we add value
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Create a team dynamic of trust for optimum performance
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Empower, coach and mentor individual team members
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Follow a values-based leadership approach. Know your own and your team's strengths
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Invest time and effort in understanding who you are as a leader
FAQ
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Why did I leave what many would describe as a successful corporate career?
I wanted to make a bigger difference and have a wider impact in the world
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Why did I write a book about authenticity?
Authenticity was identified as one of the most important values by the millennial generation in a global culture project. Every person I discussed authenticity with, had a different definition. I wanted to define authenticity based on past positive leadership experiences
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Why I create my courses in the format 'See it, Do it, Share it©'?
I want to facilitate the process of developing yourself and growing with your team within the same learning process. Brainstorming with your team is an essential ingredient for creating good team dynamics and unlocking creativity
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My favourite TV shows
Grey's Anatomy, Chicago Fire, The Big Bang Theory
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Who do I share my home with?
Marcus, Isabella and a dog called Hazel