Learning for your organisation

01 — Virtual workshops and programmes

Not everyone enjoys training virtually, but I love it. The reason for this is that you can create sessions that have very specific bursts of learning and it is quick to market. Your teams can access it live or they can be recorded for them to view at any time. I have extensive experience in creating learning and development workshops and programmes for clients and this is a core focus of my work. Sectors that I have recently supported are in healthcare, science, academic institutions and membership organisations. Ranging from half - full day masterclasses, blended learning programmes to more extensive training packages that take place on a rolling basis throughout the year.

02 — Webinars and e-learning

Live or recorded webinars are such a great way for your teams to come together on a learning topic that they are passionate about. Running 60-90 minutes in duration I can create stand-alone content or product sets for around the themes of communication, collaboration, leadership and career management. Topics include; Assertiveness, Negotiation & Influencing, Thinking Differently through Creativity, The Art of Effective Feedback, Coaching Skills, Facilitation Skills, Imposter Syndrome, Managing Stress & Building Resilience, Managing Change, The Inspiring Leader, Presenting with Impact & Taking Control of your Career

With e-learning, I’ve translated in-person workshops into e-learning modules as well as designing e-learning modules from scratch. I’ve produced 20 e-learning modules using clients bespoke learning management systems. By designing the modules to be as interactive as possible it enables the learner to immerse themselves in the subject at their own pace, dipping in and out of the topic as and when they need it.

03 — Career coaching

Our careers within organisations are rarely linear and you’ll find now more that ever that the talent you have is critical to the success of your business. Employees may experience career challenges and having an external career coach means that they can access impartial and confidential career support to discuss their career aspirations within the company, career transitions or specific issues they are facing around interview coaching, presentation skills or how to influence with impact.

The benefits of using a career coach may include:

  • retention of talent

  • increase of productivity

  • improved employee morale

Career coaching can takes place in-person or virtually A programme of support is provided and at the heart of this it concentrates on what the individual needs - practical career planning, transition support or a complete career overhaul.

Outplacement and redundancy career packages are tailored to suit your needs. Whether it is for one person or a whole department, I am here to offer the specialist support that you need.

04 — Team Coaching

With hybrid working maintaining connections and building a community of learners and curious thinkers requires your team to come together, to coach each other share experiences. Team coaching can facilitate clarity of purpose, re-ignite focus on what your team’s brand is and the strengths that each of them bring.

05 — MBTI and executive leadership

Myers Briggs Type Indicator can be used for individual coaching or for team based workshops and away days. On an individual basis, it can help to support leadership, emotional intelligence, embracing change and communication. From a team perspective, a facilitated session can help to identify strengths, challenges and team type.

06 — Speaker engagements

Any topic connected to creating career possibilities and inspiring others with the confidence to believe in themselves is totally my thing. I am speaking at a number of virtual conferences and events so contact me for more information.

Past speaker and keynotes include;

Association of Optometrists - Wellness event series covering Courageous Conversations, Time Management, Assertiveness, Emotional Intelligence and Managing our Responses to Change and Uncertainty.

Imperial College London - NWL Symposium on The Clinical Researcher & Imposter Syndrome

BMJ Live - Virtual career conference on Interview Skills and CVs and Applications

Francis Crick Institute - Research Institute Technician Symposium, Creating Career Possibilities

Institute of Cancer Research / Royal Marsden - Pathway to Independence, Leadership in Action and Clinical Academic Careers

Royal Free NHS Trust - Wellbeing Conference, Finding your Niche in Medicine

Leicester Partnership NHS Trust - Leading Together, Unconscious Bias, Accountability and High Performing Teams

Wellcome Sanger Institute - SEED Taking Control of your Career, Career Happiness and Authentic Leadership

British Medical Association - Leadership and Management Conference for Primary Care Networks, Developing a Vision, Chairing the Q&A panel.

Health Education England, East of England - Ophthalmology Educator’s Day, Unconscious Bias

University College London, Inspiring Future Female Leaders, Assertiveness in the Workplace and UCL Medical Education Conference, Managing Career Transitions in Academic Medicine

London Specialty School of Obstetrics and Gynaecology -  Annual Trainee Conference, Future-proofing your Career

London School of Medicine and Medical Specialties, Annual Conference, Career Enhancing Moves and Changes in Direction

Client testimonials

Susie is always a pleasure to work with and she brings a sense of energy, passion, fun and enthusiasm about her.  As well as her uplifting energy Susie is very credible and holds expertise and knowledge which my staff, students and postdocs value. Susie has run a number of programmes for us at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and she never fails to deliver.  Susie has delivered countless presentations our careers days, group careers workshops as well as one to one careers coaching, support and advice.  We always receive positive feedback on Susie’s work. Susie genuinely cares about the people she supports and I would highly recommend her– she is a breath of fresh air!

- Dawn Percival, Head of Learning and Engagement, Wellcome Sanger Institute

It has been a pleasure to work alongside Susie.  A true professional with lots of energy and passion for her area of expertise, which has always translated into an excellent service provision to the leadership of Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust.  Susie always takes time to understand the dynamics and current culture of our organisation before designing an intervention and never fails to receive anything but excellent feedback.  Our working relationship is outstanding, as Susie is able to quickly get into rapport and build relationships that shine through in her work, as she quickly moves from consultation to end product.  I look forward to many more years of working with Susie.

- Jackie Mann, Organisational Development Specialist Practitioner and Personal Development & Workplace Coach

Whenever Susie is commissioned to produce e-learning, webinars or masterclasses she is always enthusiastic, efficient and delivers learning to an excellent standard. As a trainer, Susie is engaging and can make a large teaching session feel personable to the delegate. She is creative, thought provoking and innovative with her delivery style and this is proven from feedback we regularly receive.

- Katy Dibbern, Learning and Development Product Manager, British Medical Association

Susie, since your training there has been a significant change to two of our senior nurses. One of them has started to communicate more effectively, is pro-active with our new nurses and student nurses, and has started to deliver very positive feedback to her colleagues. The other person for whom the difference has been most noticeable is someone who three months ago was being performance managed. She is positive, pro-active, checks on her team frequently, has started to demonstrate clear leadership when she is in charge and has a new found confidence. She has started to take lead in an area that she is interested in. I honestly believe that the difference for both of those nurses has been the session that you ran. The content clearly spoke to them both and one of them particularly said ”I had forgotten why I had become a nurse and now I am going to find my love for it again”. Thank you so very much for you passion and clear brilliance in what you do.

- Ellen, Education Lead, Evelina Hospital, London