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Learning & Development specialist with experience designing and delivering impactful learning solutions across global organisations. I combine facilitation expertise with strong instructional design and learning strategy to create engaging, outcome-driven programmes aligned to business goals. I’ve supported leadership development, onboarding, and AI adoption, translating complex topics into practical, scalable learning experiences that drive capability growth and performance.

"Clarity. Confidence. Growth." Driven by a passion for unlocking people's potential, I blend strategic insight with solution-focused coaching to help leaders and organisations thrive in a dynamic world. My approach is rooted in over 20 years of experience across asset management, insurance, and consulting, and guided by a growth mindset and a commitment to measurable impact. I specialise in: * Executive & Leadership Coaching: Supporting senior leaders to achieve clarity, confidence, and transformational growth. * Virtual Training & Facilitation: Delivering interactive, global learning experiences-56 cohorts, 1,600+ leaders reached since Jun 2022. * Team Development & Inclusion: Building collaborative, high-performing, and inclusive teams. * Design Thinking: Driving innovation through human-centred approaches. My coaching philosophy is to create a safe, reflective space for leaders to reconnect with their values, unlock their strengths, and drive meaningful change.

I am a Soft Skills Trainer with over 15 years of corporate experience, specializing in goal setting, body language, and executive presence. My work focuses on helping professionals become more self-aware, communicate effectively without over-reliance on words, and develop clarity in their goals and actions. I strongly believe that small shifts in behavior - how we present ourselves, how we set direction, and how we show up - can create a significant impact at the workplace. Having spent more than a decade in corporate environment, I understand the real challenges professionals face - whether it’s lack of clarity, hesitation in expressing ideas, or difficulty in presenting themselves with confidence. My sessions are designed to be practical, relatable, and immediately applicable rather than theoretical. I typically support individuals and teams with: • Goal setting and clarity • Body language and non-verbal communication • Executive presence and professional confidence • Workplace effectiveness and behavioral skills If you are looking for a session that is simple, structured, and grounded in real-world application, I would be happy to connect and understand your requirement. Note: Happy to start with a small session or pilot to understand how I can best support your needs. 💻 Tools I Work With: MS PowerPoint, Word, Canva, Zoom, MS Teams, VN Video Editing Tool

Hi there! I am a seasoned professional with expertise in management consulting, business coaching, and training. I am a prolific speaker, trainer and presenter. My goal is to help individuals and businesses achieve their full potential by providing them with the necessary tools and guidance. With over 15 years corporate experience across industries at management level, I have honed my skills in presenting complex business strategies in a clear and concise manner. I believe that effective communication is key to success in any business venture, and I strive to ensure that my clients are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. How you I can help you AS A MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT AND BUSINESS COACH 🎯New business? - Get clarity on your ideas and validate them. I will help you move from no idea to an actionable business plan. 🎯Business plan and development - Already past the stage above but now need a good business plan to pitch to investors? Work with me and I will help you put flesh to your vision and bring it to life. 🎯Corporate Profile and brand design - Need a great corporate profile and don't know what to include and how to put it together? Get in touch, I will assit you to create that profile that will attract more clients and increase your profits. 🎯Change management planning and project management - do you need to incorporate change within your company, I can help you plan, and manage the change process. 🎯Systems analysis and internal control - do you need to review your systems and processes? I will help you incorporate better internal controls and reduce wastages, thereby increasing your TRAINING, PRESENTATIONS AND GROUP / PERSONAL TRAINING & COACHING Do you need training but never seem to have the time? I can do that training with you in your own time on your own terms. Or maybe you need to train your team? The challenge with self-paced courses is that they are endless videos and not practical activity. I make my training sessions dynamic and engaging with simple exercises and activities that help the learning process. Whether you're a startup looking to establish a solid foundation or an established business seeking to improve your operations, I am here to help. Let's work together to achieve your goals and take your business to the next level. I am frequently invited to share my knowledge with business professionals at seminars, business development training sessions, physically and online. I also provide in-depth training to C-Suite Executives of large organizations and entrepreneurs. COACHING AND MENTORING I can talk you through and support you on the following issues ♦️ New business idea clarity and idea validation ♦️ New business plan and strategy development ♦️ Existing business strategy development ♦️ Business profile and branding strategy ♦️ Existing business change management plan ♦️ Project and change management ♦️ Team building and employee engagement ♦️ Entrepreneurial mindset and motivation ♦️ Networking and business connections ♦️ Executive leadership and management development Feel free to contact me for any other topic not mentioned above.

Need learning that actually changes behaviour, not just ticks a box? I help organisations design learning that influences real decisions, not just looks good in an LMS. With over a decade in education and senior leadership roles, I bring a practical, accountable approach to instructional design. Who I work with: I work with organisations that need learning to work in practice, not just meet a brief. Most of my clients are: • L&D and training managers • HR and people teams • Education, public sector, and mission-driven organisations • Teams working in compliance, safeguarding, onboarding, or behaviour change If your training needs to stand up to internal scrutiny and actually influence decisions or behaviour, I’m a good fit. What makes my background different: Before working as a freelance instructional designer, I spent over ten years in international education, including senior leadership roles. That experience means I design learning with: • Real organisational constraints in mind • Multiple stakeholders, not just learners • Clear accountability for outcomes I’ve led digital transformation projects, staff training programmes, safeguarding initiatives, and curriculum design at scale. I understand how learning is approved, questioned, and evaluated inside organisations. How I approach instructional design, I start with: • What needs to change • Who needs to change it • What will realistically work in your context My approach is grounded in learning science and organisational decision-making, shaped by a PGCE and an MBA in Educational Leadership, and always applied pragmatically. I regularly use frameworks such as ADDIE, Action Mapping, and evidence-based design principles to create learning that is clear, focused, and measurable. Areas I’m often hired for: • Scenario-based eLearning and simulations • Safeguarding and compliance training • Staff onboarding and induction • Parent, staff, or community-facing learning • Training where judgement and decision-making matter Recent work includes safeguarding training for parents and staff in education settings, and large-scale teacher onboarding programmes designed to support consistent decision-making across organisations. Tools & delivery - I design and build using: • Articulate Storyline 360 and Rise • PowerPoint and Canva (for stakeholder-friendly materials) • AI-assisted workflows where appropriate and responsible What clients value about working with me: • Clear thinking and structure • Calm, professional communication • Strong stakeholder awareness • Learning that feels realistic and usable • Not needing to “translate” instructional design for leadership I am easy to work with, reliable, and accountable from discovery through delivery.

Hello! Let me introduce myself! I am a dedicated Business & Training Specialist with a longstanding career designing and delivering training solutions for teams and organisations. My background is in Human Resources where I ran large-scale HR Projects within the corporate, manufacturing and public sector. I also got trained and certified in Lean Six Sigma/ Business Process Improvement Methodology and spent many years delivering Continuous Improvement Training In The Office as well as mentoring others on their improvement projects. My personal motto is that "Change starts with the People"! The last decade I have started training in a number of Holistic Wellbeing modalities and focus more on how to bring the right people onboard, train, engage and generally bring their best out. In addition to running my own holistic practice for Individuals, I have also developed a number of Holistic Wellness In The Workplace training programmes that foster a new type of Heart-Centred Leadership, Process Efficiency and Effective Team Collaboration. I am also available from time to time for Business / Project or Training Support. Please have a look at my available services below and drop me a message if you have a particular project that you would like to discuss further with me. All the best Maria ----------------------------- I CAN HELP YOU WITH THE FOLLOWING: TRAINING, COACHING & MENTORING Experienced in designing, facilitating and coordinating training, coaching & healing programmes (both online and in-person) and peer-support mentoring schemes. - Training Delivery, Coaching & Mentoring - Course Design and Content Creation (incl. microlearning) - Training Needs Analysis - Training Impact Evaluation Metrics & Systems - Training Strategy and Implementation - Staff / Learners' Community Engagement & Retention - Training & Coaching Programme Coordination Main areas of focus: - Lean/ Continuous Improvement Methodology / Business Improvement Techniques - Leadership & Effective Team Development - Change Management - Soft Skills (ie Communication, Conflict Resolution, etc.) - Equality & Diversity - Product/ Service Instructional Design BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES Certified Lean/ Six Sigma Practitioner with experience in running improvement projects and supporting teams to fine-tune their ways of working, systems and processes incl. - Introducing the Continuous Improvement Scheme (and Methodology) - Process Redesign & Standardisation - Process Mapping & SOP writing - Waste Walk Analysis and Workplace Organisation (Electronic/ Paper/ Other) - Visual Management BUSINESS/ HR OPERATIONS - HR strategy & implementation - Organisational restructuring - (Re-) Designing new HR Policies, Procedures & Metrics - Sourcing, Recruitment, Onboarding for entry-level and up to senior management positions, specialist roles and volunteers - Monthly payroll cycle & benefits - General Office Management & Admin (incl. Email queries, Supplies, Invoices, etc.) HOLISTIC WELLNESS I work with teams and organisations who are ready to bring Holistic Wellness Principles In The Workplace to foster a culture of innovation based on Heart Centred Leadership, Effective Team Collaboration and Process Efficiency. Some of my training programmes include: 1. Heart Centred Leadership Training & Mentoring: A combination of modern management theories and Heart-Centred Practices to help you explore your relationship to Authority and redefine your own role and responsibilities as a Leader 2. Effective Team Development: Fostering a strong team spirit of mutual respect, understanding and collaboration/ support through Individual Wellbeing Techniques and Soft Skills Training (ie Communication, Conflict Resolution, Dealing with Uncertainty, Relaxation, etc.) 3. Menstrual Cycle Awareness & Menopause In The Workplace Training (& Policy Development): Supporting organisations introduce a flexible framework of support for employees suffering from menstrual/ menopausal/ hormonal symptoms.