Researchers Are Too Talented To Be Stuck!

They’re super literate, super numerate, problem solving, project managing warriors!

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And yet so many of them ARE stuck. They want to fulfil their potential.

Researcher? You want to be in the driving seat of your career.

Researcher developer? You want that for them too.

I work with researchers and their institutions to stop the stuck.

I’ve even written a book or three about how to unlock our researcher talent base…

'The postdoc bible'

Now in its second edition – the book that does what it says on the cover!

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'Thought-provoking, hand-holding and challenging guide'

Meet the Amazon bestseller that brought my flagship UNIque development course to a wider world.

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'The book I wish I’d had 20 years ago!'

Shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2025, explores leaving academia’s itchy, scratcy comfort blanket.

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Want to avoid the plummet?

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Our researcher canvas

What my university clients say about working with me …

What researchers say about what they got from working with me …

We are all a wonderful collection of skills and experiences. It is these we take forward into our careers.

I’ve been there and worn the labcoat, scrubs and whatever professional services wear!

Ever tried explaining the university sector to someone outside?

How very clever people create organisations that are just … well a bit bonkers? You don’t need a PhD to work here … but it helps!

I bring 30+ years in and around Higher Education to supporting our brightest and best. Our world needs them in every sphere.

Coach. Coffee lover.

Author. Archer.

Puzzler. Physicist.

Mentor. Mum.

Speaker. Specialist.

Lots of labels! But labels can’t fully describe the UNIque you or me …

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Inspirational Woman in STEM and Construction 2025

Medal showing finalist for business book awards 2025

Leaving Academia Finalist BBA25

Medal showing finalist for business book awards 2025

Leaving Academia Featured in Nature

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