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I have 30 years practical experience in finding and implementing creative solutions.  

My Leadership experience as a Creative and Editorial Senior Manager at the BBC, including Commissioner of Current Affairs, Executive Producer of  factual and journalistic series, and Editor of Newsnight, This World and Correspondent.  

I led large diverse factual bases and teams, implementing many technical, creative and personnell changes and structures, and devising new strategies for audience benefit. 

 I have been an investigative journalist, a field producer, a programme maker, a creative team leader, a people manager, strategist, board member, a mother and a volunteer. 

I love working with teams and individuals - seeing them develop and progress - which is why I decided to train in Coaching.  I first encountered Coaching in 2004 when I was part of the BBC's leadership programme at Ashridge Business School. It informed my leadership style and the way I managed teams and individuals. After training with the AOEC and joining the International Coaching Federation and the EMCC,  I now coach individual clients in leadership and management positions, including in the social sector, as well as working with the Shaw Trust as a Volunteer Coach on their work and health programme.  My style is direct and solution-focussed.  People bring so many issues to coaching that I've developed my four packages around what I see most.  

As a media consultant, clients have included UK Broadcasters, commissioners, international digital content makers, Independent Production companies and charities.  I work to get the best content outcomes, and help teams communicate better and manage change. I am a  Executive Producer, ensuring successful development, storytelling and project delivery.  I also provide solutions and problem-solving when something has gone wrong.