who we are

Colin Ambler

HR professional and coach with extensive experience in major public-sector organisations undergoing dramatic change, now specialising in providing performance coaching and career management advice to senior managers from all sectors and functions. Member of CIPD and holder of non-executive director and trustee appointments.

Background

• Wide ranging HR/general management appointments in nationalised industry including managing substantial in house outplacement programme for senior managers (member of CIPD).
• Non-executive director appointments including a large acute 3 star NHS Foundation Trust.
• Variety of trustee appointments including several years as Chairman of an independent school.
• Lay member of Lord Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on the Magistracy, responsible for appointment of JPs in Nottinghamshire.

Business Expertise

• HR with emphasis on one to one work with senior individuals.
• Public sector ‘credibility’.
• Non-executive and trustee roles.
• Several years coaching and consultancy experience at all levels and across most sectors.

Professional Interest areas

• Psychometric assessment (BPS levels A&B; particular interest in MBTI).
• Counselling skills AEB certificates in theory and practice.
• Coaching business leaders and senior managers for personal development and performance enhancement.
• Retirement and pre-retirement coaching and advice.