The Team

MBA, Chartered FCIPD; FCMI

Susanne is Programme Director and a specialist in trust, intrinsic motivation, leadership and optimal performance. She has over 25 years’ strategic business change experience, including 19 years as head of Finance Operations and People at KPMG. Susanne completed a Masters in International Business with the business schools of Edinburgh University and Paris ENPC and has post graduate certificates in Organisational Development and Advanced Leadership Techniques. She is a chartered fellow of the CIPD and a member of the Neuroleadership Institute.

PhD, BSc(Hons)

Jen combines an academic background in Physiology, Psychology and Psychiatry with over ten years of experience in operational roles in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. As a consultant for the last decade, Jen has worked with senior leaders across a wide variety of sectors specialising in creating high-performing, resilient teams.

Juliet joined the Positive team from a career in finance, bringing with her a long-standing fascination with psychology and a passion for science. At Positive, Juliet facilitates the smooth-running of deliveries by looking after client communication and administrative requirements.

With a Bachelors in Media Production, Safiya has come from the world of visual effects within the film industry and now combines her personal passion for psychology and experience in software development. At Positive Safiya oversees and develops the Positive App, as well as managing data and the online platform.

Valentina studied at the University of Genoa, Italy, obtaining a BA and MA in Foreign Modern Languages and Literatures as well as an Executive Master in European Project Design and Management. Her interest in educational technologies came from tutoring other adults, children and teenagers, where she encountered many undiagnosed learning difficulties. After moving to the UK, Valentina submitted a proposal to the University of Oxford and subsequently completed an MSc in Education. She then started working as a Project Coordinator at Healthcare Learning, an e-learning provider specialising in the medical sector, and she is now Technical Project Manager for the Positive Group.

Shona is an English Language and Linguistics graduate with a profound appreciation for both creativity and science. She is passionate about the importance of mental health awareness and is currently Marketing and Communications Lead at Positive.

MSc

Harriet is the data and analytics lead at Positive Group. She specialises in using a range of techniques to obtain qualitative and quantitative data in order to provide focused insights to organisations. Harriet is skilled at creating a narrative which can build engagement and momentum around behaviour and culture change. Harriet is a qualified lawyer and has a Masters in Psychology.

Colm is responsible for the Positive brand and oversees the company’s creative output, including app and tool development, online support platforms, workbooks, animation and illustration. He has over 15 years’ experience, working with major international brands such as Nike, Tate, Unilever and NetJets.

Osiro is currently a trainee Sport and Exercise Psychologist who is interested in working with athletes to promote changes in behaviour that positively impact performance. Having gained three psychology degrees, she hopes to charter as a Sport and Exercise Psychologist in early 2021. In her spare time, Osiro enjoys playing netball and practicing modern calligraphy.

Patrick is an English Language and Literature graduate who developed a keen interest in psychology during university. He is able to combine his zeal for both writing and science in his role at Positive. His duties involve research, blogging, and other creative writing.

Matt started his career in London selling hospitality and sponsorship at sporting events and got into the world of financial media and publishing after moving to Hong Kong just over 10 years ago. He has travelled and worked extensively across the APAC region and now advises financial services and education clients on their digital, social and content strategies. At Positive, Matt’s role focuses on sales within Asia.

MPsych, MEd, Grad Dip Ed

John is an educational and developmental psychologist who specialises in children and adolescents. Having grown up in Hong Kong, he is familiar with the educational, cultural, and social contexts that families have to navigate, and he now works with schools and companies to provide developmental training and advice. At Positive, he helps to deliver programmes to schools within Asia.

MSc, PhD

Eloise spent the first 10 years of her working career in Corporate Banking and Management Consultancy roles. She returned to the field of Psychology further to being awarded a scholarship by the Medical Research Council to study Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry at King’s College London. Eloise’s PhD was focused upon Psychological Resilience and she has a number of publications which consider protective factors for psychological wellbeing.

Toby is an Associate for Positive with key interests in optimal team performance, culture change and group behaviour. He has over ten years’ experience working in high-performing teams, enjoying roles in both business and sport, and has recently completed a BSc in Psychology.

Annie has considerable experience as a consultant, coach, and manager of people, projects, operations and change, from multinationals to start-ups. She has a Masters in Organisational Behaviour and is currently conducting PhD research into organisational flexibility, as a way to predict and influence organisational and employee effectiveness and wellbeing.

BA (Hons), DipPsych, DClinPsy

Alice is a Clinical Psychologist. She worked in NHS psychological services for ten years before setting up in private practice, where she offers therapy and coaching. Alice brings extensive experience in the translation and application of psychological approaches in business and in high-performance sports, to promote wellbeing, resilience and sustainable performance.

Clare gained a Masters in Occupational & Organisational Psychology and has considerable experience as a consultant and coach. Clare runs a London clinic in a number of physical therapies, working with a diverse range of clients. Clare also delivers seminars on physical and psychological health and wellness to corporate clients.

Emma is a highly qualified and accredited coach who also supervises other coaches, individually and in groups. After training as a doctor Emma specialised in psychiatry, working in clinical practice. Since then, Emma has gone on to work for the Medical Defense Union (MDU) while also completing an MBA.

Sophia is a practicing Clinical Psychologist, trained in a number of evidence-based psychological approaches, with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) forming a large part of her work. She is passionate about applying psychological theory to help individuals to overcome their difficulties, build resilience and develop in line with their personal values and goals, and has a keen interest in early intervention and preventative approaches.

Eleanor comes from a finance background having worked in various sectors for nine years. She has joined Positive as a Bookkeeper and is responsible for overseeing the payables and receivables. Eleanor is also currently studying towards a BA in Criminology with Sociology.