my workstyle
I like to show up inquisitively and with warmth. Ready to appraise, simplify and get to work.
I'm an absurdist by philosophy. We recognise the built world as a construct. Its structures are man-made - we can unmake and remake them better, turning chaos into purpose.
Entropy, a measure of disorder, explains why life seems to get more, not less, complicated as time goes by. Humans attempt to create order but often compound the complexity. I am in favour of simplifying things.
I use models that employ agile decision and implementation tools or hacks to get into things as they truly are. To unblock barriers and leverage levers. I am known to ask a lot of whys and to talk a lot about problems. I love them. Problems are where breakthroughs lie.
My background is diverse and, regardless of sector, I have always been involved in making something from the ground up or making something better. You can dip in to my professional story on LinkedIn, read my more formal CV, or you can book a 'hello' with me.
That way I get to learn about you.
My work is always visible, transferable and digital and it is often visual and co-created. I blend synchronous with asynchronous working and remote with in person. If it's the latter I usually bring sweets.
There is a keystroke crisis and a clickstream chaos out in the world today. I don't plan to add to it.
You won't see chunky reports from me but you will receive living documents, tools and dashboards based on what you have told me you are comfortable using. I favour canvasses and plans on a page, which take some doing. Vitally, I will co-work with you so that the approach is shoulder to shoulder.
We often get started with zooming out and refreshing or deepening our understanding of the problem we want to solve. We map the big picture and decide where to zoom in. We set a destination or goal and work backwards. We understand our internal and external stakeholders and audiences for the purpose of inclusion and cognitive diversity. We set some early metrics and milestones to keep things on track.
2024 in action
Each year I choose a mantra and themes to hold me to a path. For 2024 I have chosen to repeat my 2023 "thoughtful attention" mantra. My aim is to continue bringing this quality to everything I do.
My social network themes are: #generosity #sharedsociety #fivegenerations
(you will only find me on LinkedIn or inside specialist networks)
I'm a social entrepreneur alongside my husband with Mishi, a music wellness app for individuals and workplaces. I am a NED, advisor or volunteer for my causes and passions in youth entreneurship, women and girls issues, evidence and trust and global collaboration :- www.getmishi.com | www.appsforgood.org | www.projectlighthouse.org.uk | www.charizone.com | catalyst2030.net
I have written some unabashed menopause poetry called Mental Pause
