Please note that a Board CV is available upon request. This page highlights how I might contribute to board environments in both Non-Executive Director and Board Advisor capacities.

I have volunteered on a series of non-profit boards and committees for close to a decade. My goal in each instance is to help meaningfully contribute to the delivery of the organisation’s mission such that it leaves the world in a better place. If you are looking for specifics, you will find details of the various positions I’ve held on my LinkedIn profile.

I would relish the opportunity to join the board of a for-profit organisation that is looking to transform itself into a truly regenerative enterprise that puts people and planet at the core of everything it does. I am also open to serving in an advisory capacity.

I would highlight my law degree and Master’s, along with my coaching Master’s, and my mild obsession with curiosity. As Einstein said, “If I had an hour to solve a problem and my life depended on the solution, I would spend the first 55 minutes determining the proper question to ask…”

Having the proper question ensures that energy and resources are optimised and that the outcomes are ones that truly benefit not only the organisation and everyone in it but equally the planet that hosts it.

Life-Centric Approach

My view is that humans are but one species amongst many. The planet has not been created to serve our ends. If we and life on this planet are to thrive, we need to rediscover a certain humility and bring the planet centre stage in our thinking and decision-making.

Boards need to start asking deeper questions. For starters, when we talk of sustainability, we might ask what are we trying to sustain? In many instances it is corporate profits. My sense is that we have a deeper mission – to walk lightly on the earth and create the conditions for a thriving planet. It is about shifting away from ownership and building a mindset of stewardship built around multiple bottom lines.

Leadership & Management Expertise

I have experience as a project manager, in management, leading a start-up and running my own businesses for over two decades. I therefore excel as a generalist – I know enough about many things to know that I know little about any one thing. This allows me to take broad perspectives because I am not stuck in any one silo.

It has also nurtured a preference for responses over reactions. This means spending time contemplating what might be possible so that when we take action we can bring all our energy and power to bear.

As mentioned above, I have also served in a series of leadership capacities for non-profits in recent years. I currently serve as a trustee of two registered charities in Ireland and Chair one of them. I also mentor leaders in other charities and completed a Certificate in Business in Organisational Governance and Behaviour (Certified Charity Trustee Programme) at TU Dublin in 2025.

Governance Expertise

Having held the role of Secretary on a number of committees for the past few years, I have a strong sense of the importance of a well-prepared board meeting. The board meeting is the cornerstone of good governance. My ideal at this point is for a time-weighted agenda (the time spent on an item reflecting its importance) supported by board papers (summaries plus raw data) that participants ideally peruse and comment upon in advance. This allows the meeting to focus its collective energy on deeper questions. And yet, that curiosity is ultimately in service to decision-making, an area in which I have a particular interest.

In short, every board should, in my view, seek to create an environment in which directors continually aim to raise their collective performance levels (more detailed preparation, more focused meetings, deeper questions, better decision-making processes and more concrete actions).

Critical Thinking

My fascination with thinking environments actually started as a teen on the school debating team. Debating forces one to set emotions aside, dissect complex issues and build sound arguments. This led almost directly to a degree and Master’s in law, which served to hone my analytical skills as well as build a strong understanding of legal frameworks. More recently, my coaching studies and work have added significant depth to how I pay attention and what I question, which is particularly helpful in thinking about strategy and risk.

Adaptability and Multidisciplinary Insights

My studies in law, IT, and coaching, coupled with living and working in multiple countries and through a series of languages, have cultivated my adaptability and ability to integrate diverse perspectives, crucial for navigating the multifaceted challenges faced by boards.

Effective Communication and Engagement

My life experience, and particularly my coaching journey, has equipped me with very strong communication and interpersonal skills, vital for engaging effectively with stakeholders and fostering a collaborative board environment.

Innovative Problem-Solving and Strategizing

Inspired by my curiosity and extensive reading, I am comfortable bringing “silly questions” and unorthodox approaches and ideas to the table, leveraging my broad knowledge base to address complex challenges creatively.