Photo of Shirley GreenawayShirley Greenaway

Shirley has 20+ years' experience of developing others both in her early career, predominantly in the NHS, and in her current role.  She started her working life as a clinician, progressing to become the General Manager responsible for a Neurosciences Hospital. Shirley managed the total hospital service (accountable for annual budget £12.5 million, 400 staff). She led staff, from Neurosurgeons to the catering team, through complex change. Her of experience ensures that her leadership and coaching work has significant impact for individuals, teams and organisations.  

Shirley’s passion is Leadership Development both on a one-to-one and team basis. She works with her clients to ensure they are clear about what they want to achieve and that they have both the motivation, courage and leadership capabilities to make it happen. Her style is supportive, challenging, enabling and pragmatic. She focuses on aligning performance to business strategy and operating plans - creating “vision with legs”.

Recent Experience

  • Ferrania, global IT Company, programme for the UK business to develop strategies for survival during and after acquisition.
  • National Leadership Programme for Radiographers in Management, NHS, programme for senior managers designed to equip them with the skills to manage the challenges associated with a major reform in healthcare.
  • ECH, Global Consultancy, implemented a series of Development Centres as part of an ongoing talent management initiative for high performers.
  • SEAP, Charity, facilitated setting the Board’s strategic direction following swift expansion and developing the leadership skills throughout the senior management team to deliver their objectives.

Qualifications

  • Clore Leadership Programme – registered coach
  • Executive Coaching Diploma (Management Futures) – trained supervisor, diploma accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management
  • NLP Practitioner Certificate (PPD Learning)
  • Diploma in Coaching (Oxford and Cambridge Board)
  • MBA – distinction (IMC)
  • Certificate in Health Services Management