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Liz in a few words
I'm an innovation and collaboration specialist, with 20+ years’ hands-on project and capability-build experience, at all levels of seniority across multiple industries. I have helped corporate clients innovate to deliver millions of Euros in top line value.
I drive for results by by enabling creative thinking and unlocking ideas, bringing together diverse individuals and breaking down silos. My working style combines energetic tenacity with rigorous delivery. Whether working online or in-person I create inclusive journeys that tap into the strengths of a diverse range of brains.
I'm renowned for facilitating relaxed yet highly productive project and workshop environments that enable groups to achieve breakthrough results in record time.
Recent client projects include:
- Launch strategy creation for Biotech (Global)
- Innovation pipeline creation for Foods company (Norway)
- Accelerated growth plans for key therapeutic area in Pharma Co (Western Europe Region)
- Robotics design for Technology company (UK,USA,NZ,Aus)
- Strategic direction for Beauty company (UK)
- Insight-led launch strategy for Biotech (Global)
My profile:
- Highly skilled facilitator, impactful situational leader
- Accomplished leader of high-stakes strategy and innovation projects
- Confident and clear communicator, from shop-floor to C-suite level
- Globally capable: specialist in facilitating multi-country/multi-lingual teams
- Delivered impact for large-scale corporate clients across multiple sectors
- Deep experience delivering results in virtual and online settings
- Fluent in Design Thinking, Lean and Agile methodologies and principles
- Obsessive about putting insight at the heart of strategy and innovation
- Passion for transforming complex processes into collaborative journeys
Experience
- The Business SpeakeasyFounder/Ninja Facilitator/Chief Doing OfficerCONSULTING & AUDITSFebruary 2019 - Today (5 years and 10 months)United KingdomSupporting global clients to solve strategy and innovation challenges via online workshops. Training individuals of all levels in virtual presentations skills.- Devise and lead high stakes innovation and strategy projects via live online workshops- Design and deliver communication skills and facilitator training
- The So Team LLPPartner, Founder, One of the TeamCONSULTING & AUDITSOctober 2011 - February 2019 (7 years and 4 months)London, UKFacilitation of client teams to harness deep insight for commercial output using Design Thinking and Agile methodologies.- Design and deliver successful client innovation and strategy creation projects- Design and deliver innovation training for client teams- Manage client relationships and pitches to drive new business- Business management: create and deliver marketing strategy and materials, financial management of business and administration
- What If?TopDog Programme DirectorMarch 2010 - October 2011 (1 year and 7 months)London, UKTopDog: an innovation education programme for Board level leaders who want to transform the way their business approaches innovation and growth.- responsible for design and delivery of open study programmes and tailored workshops for clients such as Barclays, Vodafone, AbbVie, Capital One.- manager to the Top Dog team of 4 Direct reports and project lead on all engagements.
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Education
- Bachelor of ScienceThe University of Manchester1998BSc (1st Class Hons), Applied Cell Biology
Certifications
- NLP Master PractitionerNLP Life Training2005
- Understanding Autism, Level 2Selby College2022
- MemberInternational Association of Facilitators