The Guiding Light Mental Health Charity

Founder

BH-Coaching and Consultancy

The guiding Light podcast:

●	Amplify vital conversations around mental health and addiction, inspiring a loyal following through authentic dialogue.
●	Craft engaging podcast content that resonates with a diverse audience, promoting awareness and positive change.
●	Collaborate with guests and experts to bring varied perspectives to the fore, enhancing the podcast's impact and reach.
●	Champion community engagement initiatives, leveraging the platform to support and uplift those facing mental health challenges.

Co Host

Attic Self Storage Limited

●	Steer brand enhancement and operational governance with a strategic lens sharpened by years in senior roles.
●	Oversee transformative projects and nurture a brand ethos that resonates with private equity-backed business objectives.
●	Mentor rising talents within the organization, fostering a leadership pipeline committed to Attic's ethos and success.

Director

●	Champion Attic Self Storage's mission with an unwavering commitment to ethical standards and sustainable practices.
●	Lead with an ethos of sustainability and ethics, making significant strides in community impact and environmental stewardship.
●	Champion a nurturing, team-focused environment, guiding the company's strategic direction and fostering a legacy our team proudly upholds.
●	Infuse operations with empathy, leveraging personal resilience to inspire and coach, driving the team beyond KPIs towards meaningful achievements.

Chief Operating Officer

●	Orchestrated record lease-up of stores to maturity within three years, reflecting dynamic sales strategy and robust people management.
●	Advanced 10 team members to managerial positions, underscoring a commitment to employee growth and development.
●	Integral to a European private-backed group project, infusing the venture with strategic sales insights and operational acumen.
●	Drove sales strategies and people management, ensuring the attainment of sales targets and operational benchmarks.
●	Fostered a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, enhancing team talents and driving operational standards.
●	Implemented effective training and development programmes, uplifting team knowledge and performance.

Head of Sales and People

The Self Storage Association UK

●	Championed the growth of the Young Storage Network, driving strategic initiatives to bolster industry engagement.
●	Forged robust relationships with industry stakeholders, enhancing the network’s presence and influence.

Young Storage Network board member 

Bathstore

●	Spearheaded the flagship Kent branch to a £1.8M turnover, demonstrating acute business acumen in sales and operations.
●	Orchestrated a regional transformation, amplifying sales by 17% and propelling store to a Top 10 ranking.
●	Innovated training programmes, nurturing managerial talent and significantly enhancing team performance.
●	Revitalised delivery systems, reducing failure rates by 22% and saving over £250K in logistical efficiencies.

Regional Sales Manager

Travis Perkins plc

●	Directed a cluster of five stores, implementing strategic initiatives that achieved an audit score of over 84%.
●	Led a comprehensive re-brand and refurbishment programme, markedly boosting store performance and customer experience.
●	Developed and executed a sales-driven culture, resulting in a 36% increase in sales and a significant improvement in gross profit margins.

Cluster Manager

Safestore Self Storage

●	Transitioned from overseeing one to three stores within six months, markedly advancing operational capacity.
●	Revamped administrative processes, leading to a 32% surge in revenue and a 25% increase in gross profit margin.
●	Cultivated a customer-centric team, recognised for service excellence with a 100% Feefo service review rating.

Multi-Unit Store Manager

Wren Kitchens

●	Managed five stores, achieving an aggregate turnover of £28M, with a focus on superior sales and service.
●	Drove a 50% improvement in sales performance, enhanced installation sales by 30%, and led the cluster to an exemplary 90% audit score.
●	Fomented an environment of excellence, steering the cluster to attain Gold Division Status, reflecting the highest operational standards.

Multi Unit Manager

●	Rapid career progression through various managerial roles, driving brand growth and fostering trade relationships.
●	Oversaw sales for 14 showrooms, contributing to £84M in revenue, and played a pivotal role in regional strategic planning and performance.
●	Successfully managed the refit of 23 Trade Point stores, meticulously administering a £500K budget per location to optimise retail operations.

Deputy Store Manager

Leading BH-Coaching and Consultancy, our mission is to empower individuals and organizations through tailored guidance, fostering personal and professional growth. With a focus on impactful community engagement, we specialize in creating content that resonates and promotes positive change. Our competencies in CRM enhance our ability to maintain strong, supportive relationships with those we serve.

At The Guiding Light Mental Health Charity, alongside my co-host role on The Guiding Light podcast, we amplify crucial mental health conversations, drawing from diverse perspectives to inspire and uplift our community. Leveraging my lived experiences with Autism and ADHD, our team champions advocacy and resilience, dedicated to breaking the stigma and empowering those on their recovery journeys.

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