Who I am/what I do

I work as a facilitator and marketing consultant. I've a strong background in marketing and am interested in the human aspects of organisations. Some call what I do the "soft" skills... or the "touchy feely" stuff. I prefer to think I can combine a certain amount of business logic with an appreciation of the ability of humans to surprise and amaze us.

Collaborations

I'm also a founder of the Clarity Partnership and a founder member of the Applied Improvisation Network. I'm an associate with Smith Associates and a co-author of the book, Beyond Branding.

With my friend James Cherkoff, I run Open Sauce Live, to help organisations create more effective marketing.

I'm a contributor to Corante Brandshift, an online forum discussing many different aspects of branding theory and practice.

Earlier days

I started my career working as researcher/speechwriter to Lord (Alan) Sainsbury. After that I became a copywriter and then a planner in advertising. After working in agencies for four years, I started my own marketing consultancy in 1988. Clients included The Stock Exchange, JP Morgan Fleming, Schroders and Gartmore.

Over the last few years, I've done extensive training in psychotherapy and other forms of personal development. This has coincided with my increasing interest in the human side of business and how we can create richer relationships in our working lives.

Books to which I've contributed

More Space: Chapter - Simple Ideas Lightly Held


Beyond Branding: Chapter - Authenticity


Spark: Chapter - Be More Human