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Success isn't achieved by chasing results. 

It's earned by focusing on what drives them. 

True achievement comes from understanding and nurturing the forces that lead to success.

 

With decades of experience leading science-based and healthcare organisations, I specialise in defining and activating the key drivers that create healthy, positive cultures and propel teams, individuals, and organisations to excel.

 

My approach is rooted in practicality and real-world application, ensuring that the focus remains on what truly matters: Creating leadership, culture and the  environment where exceptional results follow.

A Bit About What I Do

I help you focus on, and simplify what truly matters.

I cut through the jargon, buzzwords, and corporate speak and help you clearly define the elements that will elevate you, your team, and your organisation to new heights of success.

I approach every engagement with a tangible sense of ownership, taking the time to gain a deep understanding of you and your organisation.

 

Together, we filter out the noise to concentrate on what will genuinely create a positive, healthy culture, accelerate progress, set your organisation apart, and consistently deliver outstanding results.

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A Bit About Me

My professional journey began in the heart of healthcare; as a Nurse Practitioner in the Cardiac ICU. This foundational experience paved the way for my transition into the pharmaceutical industry, where I embraced the business facets of healthcare.

Spanning over two decades, my career in the Fortune 500 arena has been diverse and global.

 

I navigated various roles across two continents, multiple countries, and a range of therapeutic areas. My executive tenure, totaling almost thirteen years, involved leading and collaborating with teams of scientists and seasoned business professionals. Together, we not only navigated complex challenges but also successfully built and expanded multi-million dollar businesses and blockbuster products. My leadership journey was enriched by steering through an array of joint ventures, restructures, and mergers.

Transitioning from a successful leadership career, I now channel my expertise into healthcare and scientific organisations and guide them to drive results through culture, aligned leadership, and refined people skills.

The Official Bit
My academic background is anchored in a deep understanding of organisational dynamics, culture, and leadership, with an MBA from the University of Leicester. My focus during this time was General Management, with a keen academic interest in organisational behaviour and leadership which culminated in a thesis on 'Corporate Culture and its Effect on Long-Term Economic Performance'. It was through this research that I explored the powerful truth in Peter Drucker's famous assertion: "Culture eats strategy for breakfast."

As a professional, I'm committed to continuous learning and development and have acquired a range of certifications to enhance my  expertise. I am an ICF credentialed coach, a certified Organisational Culture Consultant, and a Certified Professional Coach. My skills are further enriched by my practice as an NLP Practitioner, and as a Certified EQi and EQ360 Coach. My post-graduate studies include certificates in adult education, executive presence and influence from the Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania, and management and executive coaching from the University of Cape Town. Currently, I am studying for a post-graduate certificate in Advanced Coaching Practices at the Royal Roads University. 

In addition to my professional practice, I have spent ten years serving as an MBA mentor at the University of Ottawa's Telfer School of Business, and contribute as an active member of the Faculty of Business Advisory Panel at a local business school.

My corporate career has been marked by extensive training in leadership and management, complemented by full media training. This background has equipped me with the skills to engage, inspire, and motivate audiences across various platforms, including camera appearances, podcast interviews, and live presentations on stage.
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