Executive Action: career strategy, coaching and outplacement for leaders and senior executives

Consultants

Anne Isaacs, Executive Director
Anne is a pioneer of career management services and a founder of the outplacement industry in the UK. She works at the highest level, with captains of global industry, heads of government and other leaders who value her expert perspective.

Jane Ridgway, Client Services Director
Jane's experience covers both sides of the coin, having led research teams for executive search and career services companies. She now works closely with clients to ensure that their career strategies are successful.

Nigel Urwin, Consultant
Nigel's HR leadership has covered several global companies including HSBC, Foster Wheeler, Costain and Laing. He has many years' experience as a career strategist for senior executives, helping them to develop their networks and achieve their goals.

Elizabeth Reddish, Consultant
Elizabeth is a highly qualified psychoanalytic psychotherapist who has specialised in career management for many years. Previously she was a senior executive in the film industry. Elizabeth uses her skills to help clients make a clear decision about the future.

Leonard Magrill, Consultant
Leonard has a PhD in Marketing and a breadth of business experience across many sectors, from Board-level positions in Texaco to non-executive roles in innovative SMEs. This enables him to help clients consider the full range of options.

Paul Jones, Consultant
Paul has many years experience of career management at both UK and global level, in diverse sectors including IT, telecoms, finance, pharmaceutical, retail and the public sector. He is also an accomplished performance coach.

Ken Windsor, Consultant
Latterly Group Head of HR at P&O, Ken's 35-year human resources career spans shipping, engineering and the media, giving him a thorough understanding of the needs of employers and senior executives.

Dr Ray Sheahan, Consultant
Ray works primarily with our clients in the north and has specialist knowledge of the region from his career in ICI. He has also worked in the US as an international business leader for ICI and has been CEO of a government-funded organisation improving industry competitiveness.

Dr Sherril Kennedy, ASSOCIATE Consultant
Sherril has coached executives from organisations as diverse as NHS Trusts, film companies, banks and manufacturers. She brings her years’ of expertise to help Executive Action's clients become more effective.

Mike Leigh, Associate Consultant
Mike has been a consultant for 16 years and is renowned for his work with the Brunel Institute of Organisation and Social Studies (BIOSS). His work with Executive Action is based around Career Path Appreciation which helps people to understand their true capability.

Vyv Attwood and Lesley Pearson, Associate Consultants
Vyv was head of HR, communications, logistics and business improvement for Zurich Financial Services, whilst Lesley is ex-Allied Dunbar, Gilette and Gestetner. They now provide clients with an individually tailored remuneration advice service.

Specialist support

ZoË Blake, Business Writer
A skilled wordsmith with a strong eye for design, Zoë produces CVs, profiles, references, letters, website and brochure copy which contribute to the marketing effort of clients.

Tom Heywood, Business Researcher
An experienced information professional, Tom provides clients with all the crucial information they need and helps the business stay at the cutting edge of research technology.

Barbara Madsen, Performance Coach
Barbara’s expertise has been honed over a 30-year career on the stage as a classical singer. An experienced performance coach, she helps clients present themselves at their very best.

Richard McGlade, Company Secretary
A key team member, Richard manages all corporate and finance matters, looking after the business and keeping the office running smoothly so that services are delivered seamlessly.

Karen Scharde, CLIENT SERVICES MANAGER
First point of contact for many people, Karen builds relationships with corporate and individual clients, puts together programme proposals and deals with client administration.

Lucy Smith, Business Writer/Researcher
Having studied research methods, Lucy seeks out the crucial information to help clients feel confident in their choices. With her flair for language, Lucy also supports the writing team.

Kitty Watton, Business Development Director
Formerly an international lawyer, Kitty’'s years of advising major corporate clients on the best in professional services continues in her partnership approach to business development.

Joy Wilkinson, Business Writer
Joy's background includes writing for radio, stage, screen and corporate magazines. She uses her business insight and creative skills to ensure that clients sell themselves effectively.