Experience

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  Cv

  Jan 1963 - Jan 2015

  Cv

  Former executive board member at HQ Signal Officer in Chief (Army), military communications, who had responsibility for providing strategic communications policy pan Army; with a manpower requirement in excess of 8,500 personnel. HR advisor to the Adjutant General and MOD (Army) Communications advisor to Kuwait Armed Forces.Management & leadership experience gained in communications engineering, cryptographic accounting, logistics, real-estate management, contracts management, expedition planning and execution, management & leadership training and human resource management.Learning and Development coach/instructor with experience of developing both individual excellence and trainer training. Topics for development range from communications engineering to management & leadership training interspersed with outdoor activities. He is a qualified diver, free-fall parachutist, skiing instructor, canoeing instructor, climbing instructor, survival instructor and first-aid instructor. Andrew is challenge oriented and has instigated organised and led adventurous training expeditions in challenging environments. He has climbed on Everest and built a 70ft foot-bridge in the middle of a rain forest with a group of novices on the 10th most arduous trail in the world. Andrew continues to challenge himself both mentally and physically. He has built his own home twice - on separate occasions! completed an Open University degree course in German and linguistics, and finished his first Ironman 70.3 aged 51 Show less

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  Refocus-southwest.com

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2014

  Director

  Personal and professional development for individuals.

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  28-10

  Jan 2013 - Sept 2014

  Director

  28-10 is a small events company that I am developing in addition to Refocus-Southwest.com. The aim of 28-10 is to enhance the experience of individuals who take part in cyclo-sportive events, by providing excellent routes, facilities and venues.

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  Director at refocusmylife.co.uk

  Sept 2015 - now

  Mental health services

  Director at 'Refocus my life'. We provide mental health services for people experiencing mental health issues such as: PTSD, stress, anxiety, depression and other conditions that prevent people from enjoying their lives. We take a holistic approach when providing our mental health services. We offer individual consultations and group training sessions. However, we don't work with people with congenital conditions. We prefer to focus our attention on our own specialisms: people, their mental state and how we can help them change it for the better. We operate in the world of learned experience using our own ABC programme: awareness, balance and consideration. It is a much more progressive and life changing programme than other programmes offered by other mental health service providers; whose programmes often lead only to some form of containment, such as: prescription medication, a life of dependency or a life full of limiting and restrictive patterns of behaviour. We offer therapy, counselling, educational courses and personal development services to meet your needs such as:MENTAL HEALTH - Life can be challenging, but it doesn't need to be that way forever. With a few minor alterations to your mindset, we can help you make your future much more compelling. COUNSELLING - Sometimes life-events can become overwhelming. Talking therapies offer you the chance to experience shared consciousness; a great way to share your concerns. and access professional support. EDUCATIONAL COURSES - Educational courses for dealing with mental health conditions. Making up your mind in a place where people matter requires patient consideration, so that you can acknowledge oneself. It's our raison d'être.PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT - Pushing back the boundaries of life can be both fun and personally rewarding. Add some professional strategies and you can imagine a world full of possibilities; where opportunities become more realistic Show less

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  Refocusmylife.co.uk

  Jun 2018 - now

  Director

  Coaching, Courses and Consultations for people who are preparing for a better future. Building Individual Power - So that you can feel more confident, raise your self-esteem and build your self-belief, in order to overcome life's obstacles and become one of life's winners.Building Relationships - To love, laugh and make a living we must engage with other people. So, why not learn how to be good at that? Great interpersonal skills will open up a world of possibilities.Personal Development and Life Coaching will shape the rest of your life, whether you engage with them or not. They are personal gifts just for you. So, if you are looking to access wellbeing and find the right balance between mind, body and spirit, then get in contact.Courses - One day training courses that provide you with life changing strategies. Show less