I am a Chartered Organisational Psychologist and a Chartered Coaching Psychologist, and I am passionate about enabling people to perform to the best of their ability, both for themselves and for the organisation they work for. I have been applying deep psychological knowledge of human behaviour and performance in organisations for more than 30 years across a range of industries in both the public and private sectors. Over time I have contributed to policy, white papers and psychological research. I have specialised in organisational development and culture change, senior executive leadership selection, individual and team assessment and development, as well as having an extensive background in the enhancement of small team dynamics and performance. At the core of my work is the fundamental notion of ‘difference’, how we need to acknowledge difference, work with difference and value difference to be more effective at working together to produce effective outcomes for everyone; inclusion and belonging being fundamental for a positive and performing culture.

During my time working with the British Army, I have delivered scientific research to inform and support proposed policy decisions and enhance wellbeing services for employees, in addition to delivering several applied interventions to support and enhance individual, team and organisational performance. My work has consistently focused on helping organisations understand, value and work effectively with difference. As the Head of Culture for the British Army, this has meant translating psychological evidence into practical cultural change interventions that strengthen professional behaviours, support more inclusive behaviours, improve team cohesion and enable people from different backgrounds to contribute fully and work more effectively across difference. I have led work that has repositioned inclusion from being seen as a standalone diversity issue to being understood as a core enabler of trust, cohesion, professional standards, leadership, and operational effectiveness across the Army.

Before becoming a Psychologist, I began my career as a Forensic Mental Health Nurse, working in high-risk environments including Broadmoor Special Hospital and Australian prisons. These settings taught me that difference is not something to be managed at the margins, or a barrier to effectiveness, but a strength when it is understood, respected and actively included. That experience shaped my commitment to creating environments where people feel able to speak up, challenge poor behaviour and contribute fully. It shaped my conviction that inclusive teams are safer, more cohesive and higher performing because they draw on diverse perspectives and build trust. This continues to underpin my work in the British Army, where I translate inclusion into practical cultural change that strengthens trust, cohesion, professional standards and team performance.