About

I started my career as a change specialist in Sydney, leading large-scale business transformations for enterprise and government organisations. These were high-value, multi-year projects; requiring me to oversee large teams and multiple stakeholders. They were also frustratingly bureaucratic, but I learnt an awful lot about how to change a company.

After more than 10 years in that world, I got rid of my suits, moved to the UK, and began leading both People and Ops functions within fast-growth businesses.

I’ve worked with a range of companies here in the UK, in many different ways. I’ve advised Founders and management teams from the sidelines, led various reorgs, gotten my hands dirty with a few “turnaround” gigs, tackled isolated projects as a consultant, and tackled multiple things as a senior member of staff.

I once used to think I had an identity crisis. I’ve worked with and led so many different types of companies and departments in so many different capacities…that it was hard to work out what “my thing” was. But that’s my thing. Knowing what each company needs at what stage and knowing how to get there.

But I’m *most* passionate about two things: 1) hiring exceptionally well, 2) giving people the tools to become better managers, and helping them use those tools. Because if there’s one thing I’ve learnt, it’s that absolutely nothing is possible if you don’t have good talent, good managers.

So this is now what I do. I teach companies how to hire exceptionally well, and I teach managers how to lead more effectively.

My approach is no-nonsense, practical, tactical…with a sense of humour (because you need that in life). I’m a “doer” and I’m hands-on, and I’d like to think my energy and experience means I can both cut through the noise to get companies where they need to be, but also nurture and bring the best out of individuals.

When I’m not working, I’m cooking (or eating). In between gigs I completed a Cordon Bleu Cuisine Diploma and spent some time in London’s finest kitchens including Marcus Wareing’s Michelin-starred restaurant. I host my own private dining salon and put on various pop-up food events.

This might explain why many of my examples involve food…

(view LinkedIn profile here).