I've been a military aviator with the R.A.F for 40 years, and for the last 20 of those, an instructor and facilitator.
I've seen the importance of kindness, empathy and compassion.
I hold a level 5 diploma in Training and Education, a level 5 diploma in Coaching and Mentoring and a level 7 Diploma in strategic management.
Being especially interested in teambuilding and leadership, I've run a large number of teambuilding and leadership sessions, both as a coach and mentor with military and civilian teams (Bath rugby recently), where communication and "soft" skills are particularly important.
I also act as a performance and life coach for individuals both within and outside of the military.
I'm currently the Human Factors Training Manager at RAF Brize Norton as a Part Time Reservist within the RAF and train around 1500 people a year in HF, soft skills
and effective error management.
I've been an active Human Factors facilitator, a Human Factors Supervisor and TRIM practitioner (Trauma Risk Management) for the last 15 years.