When Judgement Vanishes
What on earth were they thinking? In case you’re outside the UK you may have missed what happened here last week. To encourage people to stay at home du...
"It was very relevant and done in a very effective way. Your experience made a difference. Much easier to follow than I expected in a virtual environment. Very interactive and enjoyable - even more considering it's a subject matter I’m very familiar with, it was still a really interesting and insightful use of an afternoon. Pitched just right, imo, by you Graham. Many thanks."
I’ve had an unusual career. I spent many years as a go-to person for major people issues, often in the public eye. I have a Masters degree in Organisational Psychology/ Behaviour and am a Meyler Campbell executive coach. I was an employment solicitor for 21 years, training at Clifford Chance. I’m known for calmly solving difficult problems the right way, with minimal fuss.
I was Freshfields’ Global Head of Employee Relations and People Performance. A trusted advisor to senior leaders for over two decades, my focus was on crises, culture and change. I led a worldwide programme to address behaviour post #metoo and had key roles on major transformations (eg the credit crunch and changing the operating model). I worked with partners in behavioural difficulty. I led a team for many years, including through times of turmoil. I was on faculty for a Stephen Lawrence Foundation initiative to increase diversity in Law.
I lead our team that resolves people issues. I work 1-1 with individuals to help them have the right impact. I also train around the world on how to deal with the challenges of a rapidly changing workplace. My style is insightful, engaging and practical.
2019 – current: Head of Resolution and Facilitator at byrne·dean
2001 – 2019 – Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
8 years – Global Head of ER and People Performance
3 years – Head of HR Risk and Policy
6 years – In-house Employment Lawyer and HR manager
1 year – Knowledge Management Lawyer (Employment)
2000 – 2001: Teaching English and voluntary work, Japan
1998 – 2000: Solicitor, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
1996 – 1998: Trainee Solicitor, Clifford Chance
1995 – 1996: Supervisor in Company Law, Cambridge University
BA (Law, Cambridge) and LPC (College of Law, York)
MSc in Organisational Behaviour (Birkbeck, University of London)
Dissertation on experience of new partners Accredited Mediator (The TCM Group)
Mastered coaching programme, Meyler Campbell
British Psychological Society Level A and Level B
Accredited Mental Health First Aider and trained in DE&I
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