Academy

Julie is an ICF-accredited coach and organisation consultant. Julie has expertise working with individuals and teams at a deep level to resolve workplace challenges and difficult team dynamics. She has over twenty years' experience in international education including ten years in a senior leadership role at UKCISA – the UK Council for International Student Affairs. She holds a Master's degree in Consulting and Leading in Organisations, a systems psychodynamic approach from the Tavistock Clinic where she is now a Visiting Lecturer on two Master’s programmes.

Gin has a wealth of experience in the executive search industry and in career coaching. Gin engages with clients to unlock their true talent potential. His coaching sessions cover personal development, career transition guidance, application/interview coaching and leadership development utilising psychometric tools.

Lucy is an experienced coach and specialises in supporting inclusive leadership, supporting transitions (especially when there is cultural change, be that organisational or national), and developing confidence (especially on themes of female voice and being heard). She is a Master Facilitator in Cultural Intelligence and has supported university leaders with coaching since 2012, following a career supporting international ambitions of universities with the British Council.

Abigail has significant expertise in internationalisation and global engagement. She has held senior roles as Faculty Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor and Faculty Head of International. She is a professionally trained Executive Coach specialising in leadership and workplace coaching. She is published in the field of work-life balance and gender equality.

Named as a “Woman of Influence 2023”, Christina is a professionally trained executive coach and mentor specialising in women’s leadership and careers. She brings to this work significant executive leadership experience in both research and teaching intensive universities as well as an international background in research and practice in the field of women and gender.

Tom provides coaching to leaders at the university executive table. He has in-depth expertise in leadership and transition. Tom specialises in enhancing performance and fostering innovation.

Judith has held a variety of executive table roles in UK universities in the area of internationalisation and global engagement and she currently holds a position as PVC-International at Swansea University. She provides mentoring and coaching to university leaders. She is published within the field of internationalisation and change management.

Michael is a multi-award-winning leader, entrepreneur, global marcomms consultant, musician and philanthropist with extensive experience globally in the private and public sectors. He is a former adviser to the UK Government and Fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts, Chartered Institute of Marketing and IC Global Partnership. After a career in global MarComms, Michael worked in education leadership for 12 years before founding Brand & Reputation, named CIM’s ‘Agency of the Year 2023-24’. As a leadership coach, marcomms and reputation management mentor, Michael has worked with education leaders, governing bodies and ambassadors. Michael is also an FA-qualified football coach, session musician and ambassador for the Sir Graham Wylie Foundation.

Anthony is an experienced and trained coach, specialising in the internationalisation of higher education and work-based learning with employers. He currently works as the Dean for Global and Lifelong Learning at the University of Kent and is also the Chair of the British Accreditation Council’s Accreditation Committee. In 2023 Anthony was listed as one of the top 50 ‘Eduruptors’ of the year, by ISC Research, for his innovative influence in international education. He is published in the areas of English for Academic Purposes, Assessment, and Internationalisation of Student Experience.

Sirin is a highly experienced International Leader and held senior leadership roles in international education. Sirin is a professionally trained solution-driven Executive and Transitional Coach and Mentor. She has the expertise of coaching directors and university executive table members.

Tania is a seasoned university leader with senior team experience in both the UK and Australia. Her current role is on the executive team of a Russell Group University in the UK with a focus on External Relations. Culturally competent and international in outlook she has lived in and worked across the UK, Europe, North America, Hong Kong and Australia. She is a qualified and accredited executive coach with a broad interest in supporting people in their personal and professional growth. Tania is experienced in coaching colleagues from both an academic and professional services background.