Global Education and Learning Leader taking competency-based training and education to the next level: from standard industry training to internationally accredited certifications. Supporting organisations with the development of talent from Junior Graduates to Senior Leaders.

Over 25 years’ experience in management, planning, lecturing, training, mentoring, facilitating, research and engineering consultancy. Following a successful career in engineering consultancy, changed career path to a ‘people-centred’ approach that specialises in competency development frameworks, assessment, and knowledge management.

Significant success in both the education and competency fields: Developed 2 award-nominated programs, winning the GPA ASME Award with an online Masters Programme at Northumbria University, UK. Also a member of the development team of the MSc in Subsea Engineering and Management at Newcastle University. Retain interests in academia by being a Visiting Lecturer at Newcastle University, UK.

Michelle is a Civil Engineer with a Masters in Pipeline Hydraulics. She has a Postgraduate Degree (PgC) in Advanced Studies in Academic Practice from Newcastle University, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in the UK. Currently studying towards a PgC in Executive Coaching at Ashridge- Hult Business School in the UK.