Creative , Energetic , Neversaynever

Male , 33

I am a 33 year old married Dad of twin boys aged 4 and work for News International Newspapers (The Sun, News of the World, Times and Sunday Times) as an HR Manager.

I joined the company straight from University (modern languages) in 1998 where I was initially an advertising sales exec. I then became a trainer for 8 years before making the plunge into HR management in 2008. In my role I am responsible for employer brand, engagement and volunteering.

I live 25 miles from the office in London, so after a long day am pretty tired when I get home, but nothing energises and cheers me up more than seeing my children before bedtime.

Choosing an employer

Working in the field of employer branding I am immersed in the world of understanding what makes someone choose to work for one company as opposed to another. I can offer guidance and advice on what to look out for when deciding on employers.

Managing Anxiety

For much of my life I have suffered severe anxiety and had to retrain myself in how to act, function and excel at work. As a result there are a number of work related issues that are naturally going to be more challenging e.g. presenting, interviews, meeting etiquette, performance reviews. I believe I can offer some great advice in this area.

Time Management

When I was a trainer I used to train this as a business course, however I now firmly believe that the only way to improve your time management skills is through life experiences. In my case, this was through having twin children. this taught me how to prioritise tasks, appreciate how short time is and work to intense deadlines

If I can help make just one person's day by offering some sound advice or even to simply be a pair of ears then I will be a happy man. I believe that the best way to learn is through your own experiences but sometimes you need a helping hand to to get this started.

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