From Managing Director to Culture Transformation Specialist
My Vision
"For 15 years, I led teams in higher education and corporate environments — navigating boardrooms, building high-performing teams, and learning what truly drives organisational success.
I've sat in rooms where I was the only one who looked like me. I've faced the same challenges many leaders face: imposter syndrome, cultural barriers, the pressure to conform while staying authentic.
That experience taught me something powerful: the best leaders aren't the ones who fit the mould — they're the ones who break it and build something better.
Today, I help businesses transform their cultures, develop authentic leaders, and create environments where everyone can thrive — not just survive.
My work combines practical leadership development with motivational speaking that actually sticks. I don't just inspire your team for a day — I give them the tools to lead differently for a lifetime."
Key Credentials Section:
- ✓ 15 years as Managing Director (Higher Education & Corporate)
- ✓ Led teams of 400+ across multiple sectors
- ✓ Founded multiple successful companies
- ✓ Oversaw £23m property portfolio
- ✓ Developed 500+ emerging leaders
- ✓ Host of Leadership Hacks Podcast
My Journey
My leadership journey hasn't been typical—and that's exactly why it works.
After spending 15 years as a managing director across multiple sectors, I discovered that traditional leadership development wasn't built for leaders like me. Or for many of the talented professionals I saw struggling in corporate environments.
The challenges I faced:
- Feeling like an outsider in leadership spaces
- Battling imposter syndrome whilst trying to appear confident
- Struggling to find my authentic leadership style in corporate environments
- Lacking mentors who truly understood my journey
These experiences shaped my approach to leadership development. I realised that the most powerful leaders aren't those who conform—they're those who bring their whole selves to work and create space for others to do the same.
What I've built
In Higher Education:
- Served as Managing Director at Coventry University for over a decade
- Oversaw student accommodation
- Founded a graduate recruitment company
- Lead Coventry University Online (online courses)
- Led teams of 400+ staff across multiple departments
- Conference & Events
- IT departments
- Food & Beverage
In Corporate & Property:
- Built and managed a personal property portfolio generating £500k turnover over pa
- Led a large national recruitment firm placing teachers and support staff in schools
- Navigated complex stakeholder relationships across public and private sectors
In Leadership Development:
- Developed 500+ emerging and current leaders
- Created the Leadership Hacks methodology
- Host of the Leadership Hacks Podcast
- Delivered keynotes and workshops across the UK and internationally
My Philosophy
Leadership isn't about fitting into someone else's definition of what a leader should be. It's about:
Authenticity — Bringing your whole self to work, not just the parts that feel "safe"
Courage — Making decisions even when you're uncertain, because that's what leadership requires
Connection — Building cultures where people feel seen, heard, and valued
Growth — Recognising that leadership is learned, not innate—and committing to continuous development
I've seen too many talented professionals held back—not by lack of ability, but by systems that weren't designed for them.
I've watched brilliant leaders doubt themselves because they don't see themselves reflected in traditional leadership spaces.
I've experienced firsthand what it's like to navigate corporate environments where you're constantly proving yourself.
That's why I created Leadership Hacks.
My mission is to help businesses build cultures where every leader can thrive—not just survive. Where communication flows freely. Where diverse perspectives are valued, not just tolerated. Where people feel confident leading authentically.