I initially wanted to do law or business in college and I did business in college and studied accountancy – On leaving college I worked as a finance manager where I studied at night time some professional exams. I then realised I wanted to move into more people focused or engagement type roles and I moved into operational/contract management type roles – for some big brands where I progressed quickly to manager running global teams for some big outsourcing brands.

I got an opportunity to move to a workforce organisational design role in our chief technology office which is leading the development of a strategy for new and existing workforce. In the CTO, we provide the wider AIB Group with thetechnology and data solutions that enables the AIB Group to back our customers so it’s a really great area to work in.

It might sound cliché but no two days are the same.

I’ve always strived to add value in whatever I do and my main objectives are always align to my personal values and I want to work for a company where that is embraced. Some of the work I’m doing is in relation to our workforce strategies and how we can make an impact to the life’s of our people it’s a really great opportunity to bring change and I am passionate about.

I think I have a diverse background in terms of the organisations I have worked for and my top skills are probably driving for results - influencing, negotiations and building win win outcomes which I think is important. I have a relentless curiosity and I’ll always ask questions and figure it out – I like to call it curiosity but I’m sure its been called something else!

I did business studies & German as additional subjects in school. I think I got a grounding in maths/accountancy that allowed me problem solve but as I said above I think is important to have an ability to learn and Il always ask questions and figure it out. I think its more the mindset as opposed to the subjects you choose and I think that is most important. I hated algebra and always wanted things to be logical. I think if you work hard it will always work out.

I did some volunteer work teaching adults to read that had left school and I think the most important thing was enabling them to ask questions and to just focus on the learning process. Its something that I’ve always tried to give back to others as I was lucky to have an education. I think coaching strategy and innovation was what I enjoyed most and I have managed to get a job doing all three. I also coach small businesses in my spare time which I love.

My values are very important to me and I think understanding ones self is the biggest thing that can help – it allows a response not a reaction and when you are aware of your strengths they become your superpowers. I would say Authenticity. Gratitude. Learning agility. Influencing and Empathy.

Perseverance, authenticity and a good sense of humour! Communication, Learning agility, Influence and Empathy