ANDREA In a nutshell

I was born into a farming family in North Germany – hence my love of plants…. As long as I can remember l have enjoyed exploring new horizons, literally and metaphorically, often with trepidation, overcoming insecurities and a lack of resources.

So far I have worked with refugees in Africa, co-founded an NGO, worked in strategic HR, carried out academic research projects and lectured university students. Along the way I have gained medical qualifications, graduated from universities, travelled the world, published a book, chapters and articles. Ah, yes, I am also married to Richard!

Now I work through Saling2012Ltd., assisting leaders and teams from different cultural and social backgrounds in reaching their potential. I do this through workshops, one-to-one conversations and academic lectures.

Each person and each situation differs, therefore I am certified and experienced to use a toolkit of techniques drawing on accredited networks, each placing people at the centre:

• Last year (2023) I developed and taught an undergraduate moduel on ‘Transformative Business’ for international students working across the globe. I love the combination of rigorous academic learning, practical examples, class room interaction and experimentation with given tools.
• Authentic Business Solutions facilitates transformational change for individual leaders, their teams and their organisations (2020). I am an accredited Consultant.
• Non judgemental listening and being present in conversations is key to any relationship. I qualified as Enhanced Conversational Intelligence (C-IQ) Practitioner and continue to engage with the WE Institute and WBECS
• Through a Postgraduate Cert. in Teaching & Learning for Higher Education with Distinction I apply techniques tailored to the individual (2012)
• 2005 PhD: University of East Anglia, International Development Title: ‘Internationally Qualified Migrant Nurses in British Health Care Employment: their motivation, integration and contribution to capacity.’ ESRC Studentship grant.
• 2000 MSc Industrial Relations and Personnel Management & MCIPD: London School of Economics
• 1996 MSc International Health: Queen Margaret  Univ., Edinburgh

My professional associations include: AB (Authentic Business Solutions); C-IQ (Conversational Intelligence); HEA (Higher Education Academy); BSA (British Sociological Association); CIPD (Institute of Personnel and Development) – I hold Chartered MCIPD status; wbecs (world business executive coach summit); DSA (Development Studies Group)