Alongside my roles in security and defence, I founded Effective Challenge in 2013 to enable me to transfer my knowledge and experience to other settings. Through coaching, teaching and facilitation, I work with individuals across different sectors, assisting them to move forward from their current reality towards their future aspirations, particularly when they have become stuck or frustrated with the results they are able to achieve.  I’ve learned that our past and current circumstances play a smaller role in our future success than many people believe. Emphasising the importance of prioritising basics like our well-being and values, I advocate for putting oneself first to excel in any role. In 2021, I was honoured with a CBE for my contributions to Defence and leadership. I’m also a qualified coach, a practitioner of Personality Type assessments and a fellow of the Institute of Engineering & Technology.