I work with literature and cultural clients on project, professional and organisational development. My approach is based on my experience as the leader of both projects and organisations, and as a funder and policy maker.

I blend skills and knowledge that I have learnt from the people I have worked alongside, with my own practical common sense.

I try to create an atmosphere in which people feel relaxed and can express themselves confidently, can dream but also wrestle with reality.

I find answers from what is there, build on strengths rather than selling the in vogue, off the shelf, consultant's solution.

Most importantly, while having strong and passionately held views, I aim to articulate other voices rather than imposing my own.

Current contracts include being a creative consultant for the Yorkshire Cultural Olympiad, working with a range of arts organisations to develop projects for the programme. I'm also writing a short novel for young people with Amina Souleiman, drawing on the experiences of people who were child combatants in Somalia.

 

Referees

If you would like to talk to people I have worked for in the past, I'd be happy to let you have contact details.