For many years I have been writing, teaching, and researching the subject of professionalism.
After starting my career as a diagnostic radiographer within the National Health Service, I entered academia, where I became an Associate Professor in Medical Imaging and Clinical Practice Research at Kingston University. Ready for a new experience I decided to become a freelance trainer; combining my love of teaching with my love for a subject that is forever fascinating and never ceases to inspire me.
It was training healthcare students to deliver and advance effective patient-centred care that first sparked my interest in professional excellence. In 2009 I was awarded a Doctorate in Education from the Open University for my research into professional development through workplace socialisation. Research revealed the complex nature of professionalism and highlighted the challenges people face in developing professional attributes. This led me to create a series of workshops, supporting trainers to maximise the professional potential of others.
As an experienced and well-credential educator, I have extensive experience in designing and delivering training, that has an impact. My experience spans clinical, academic, and commercial sectors, where I use my extensive leadership, team building and teaching skills, to build positive professional cultures supporting individuals and employers to adopt good practice principles to bring about personal development and professional excellence.
It is my experiences as a business owner that prompted me to write Professionalism Matters allowing me to share my knowledge on the subject and tap into the wealth of insight and understanding of others, as a way of raising sights and standards. I am currently working on my next book Professional Synergy Matters which focuses on the professional issues associated with collaborative working.
When not writing or delivering training I can be found out and about enjoying the beauty of the Cotswolds and promoting the work of Cheltenham Open Door, a charity which supports vulnerable adults and those experiencing homelessness.
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