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Carmel Millar MSc, MA, MCIPD
Behavioural & Positive Psychology Coach and HR and OD Specialist Consultant
Experience
I have 27 years’ experience as an HR Director at organisations including the British Library, Surrey County Council, Westminster Council, Nottingham City Council and CAFCASS. I now operate as an independent consultant, coach and contractor, specialising in:
- Coaching,
- Organisational development,
- Leadership and leadership team development,
- Talent management,
- Culture change,
- Employee engagement and
- Transforming and modernizing organisations and HR.
I am a qualified employment law specialist with a master’s degree in Employment Law and I am a qualified Behavioural and Positive Psychology Coach with a Master of Science degree in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology. I also hold a Post-Grad Certificate and Post-Grad Diploma in Politics and Public Administration. I have a Post-Grad Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring and am a qualified and trained NLP Practitioner and specialist Restorative Practice facilitator, helping people and teams to find better ways out of conflict.
Ethics, standards and confidentiality
I am a Chartered member of the Institute of Personnel Development and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. I am a member the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) and I operate under their Code of Ethics in all my activity.
A little about me
I am a Mum of three boys (actually they’re now men!)– aged Matt, 35, Mark 33 and Luke 23 years and I am a Nana of a beautiful granddaughter Avery. My two eldest sons are in the teaching profession as is my daughter-in-law and my other daughter-in-law is a talented photographer. My youngest son, who has Downs Syndrome, has just started a supported internship.
I was born and brought up in Liverpool, but I am not a Red! – I am a proud EVERTONIAN!
I have lived on the Brighton seafront for 20 years with my husband Ian who is an amazing artist and an actor. I am a life-long yoga practitioner and avid seamstress and my new-found joy is making outfits for my granddaughter!
Lillian Gera MSc, Postgrad Diploma (Human Resource Management), BA (Education)
Who I am:
I am a lively and accomplished HR Business Partner / Organisational development specialist with a Postgraduate degree in human resources (West London University), advanced skills in Coaching and Positive Psychology concepts & techniques gained from completing a Master of Science degree in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology from the University of East London, Lecturer (HR CIPD Level 3 & 5), trained Workplace Mediator (TCM Group) with 15+ years’ work experience.
My industry expertise includes working with large public organisations including schools and county councils (Hounslow, Richmond, Surrey County Council). I currently work at Sevenoaks District Council).
My passion is helping people resolve conflict, succeed in their career and life – to be better, do more and make the difference they were meant to make.
What I do:
I bring my professional insights as a human resources specialist to help individuals and teams perform at their best and fulfil their potential. I also use my unique set of skills and knowledge, particularly in my capacity as a Foster Carer, to achieve transformational change in young people with challenging behaviour.
I am a strong advocate and champion of wellbeing initiatives to support retention and engagement. I successfully mentor and coach staff on an ongoing basis. I have significant experience and success in creating sustainable and repeatable conflict resolution as well as staff & organisational transformation.
How I do it:
My special strengths include Positive Psychology| Wellbeing Consultancy & Personal Development | Stakeholder Engagement | Change Management | Executive Coaching | Leadership Development | Performance Measurement and Management | Human Resources Management | Conflict Resolution
Jannie Stricker MSc
Coach and Wellbeing Consultant
Experience
- Various experiences in an international working environment among those 4 years in a health organisation and 15 years in the financial sector.
- I hold an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology, from the University of East London.
- Member of and accredited with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) adhering to their ethical guidelines.
- Certified practitioner of the MBTI® Step I™ and Step II™ Instruments, Mental Health first aider, Meditation, and Mindfulness Teacher, and Certified Laughter Yoga Leader. Further, I work with the VIA character strengths and have attended qualification courses.
My Work
- Entrepreneur and founder of Well Organisation, Coach and wellbeing consultant, specialising in improving wellbeing at work. I believe in people’s ability to grow and change, the value of lifelong learning, a better workplace environment, and better wellbeing for us all. I work with people’s strengths and will use them as basics for our conversation and your growth.
- My work is in line with the science of positive psychology, which is about maximizing people’s potential wellbeing, life satisfaction, finding meaning and purpose, and developing oneself
I live, and have worked, in an international environment, which gives me an understanding of working with and in different cultures. l believe constant learning is necessary, on both practical and personal level.