Over 30 years – Over 30 Countries
Visiting over 35 countries didn’t start out as an ambition, but the last 30 years have seen me delivering consultancy, training, speaking assignments, and coaching clients in over 20 countries.
Being asked to run a large leadership development project in Qatar was the impetus for me to begin my life as an expat, and 8 years living in Qatar provided an opportunity to visit and work across the region.
Whilst in Qatar, I took on the role of Director of Strategy for a MENA Regional Organisation that focused on entrepreneurship and employability skills for youth across the region.
One project was to bring together a number of public and private sector organisations to engage in Global Entrepreneurship Week, and that’s when my wider engagement in the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) began.
Global Coaching and Consulting
In the past twelve years I have worked extensively on complex international projects. Working at the organisational strategic level and coaching individual leaders. Projects which demanded skills of observation, negotiation and leadership. Making relationships work across cultures and knowing who to connect with are key skills for success in today’s global marketplace, hence the label “Business Diplomat”
Supporting women leaders and female founders has always been a passion for me. During my time as MD of GEN UK I designed and launched a number of programmes for female founders, including the RESTART Ukraine programme which has now supported 200 Ukrainian female entrepreneurs.
Outside of work, my interests include spending time with my granddaughter, travel, and being a member of a couple of Advisory Boards,