Patricia Abbott

Experience

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  The University of Sheffield

  Sept 1990 - Mar 1991

  Research Psychologist
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  Unilever

  Apr 1991 - Sept 1996

  Programme Manager - Global Consumer Research

  Managed global, leading edge market and consumer insight programmes leading to innovation in market offering and new product development. Developed innovative models of consumer behaviour. Worked as part of a global team, leading research in USA, Japan, Europe. Behavioural Science Unit.Completed Unilever’s prestigious Graduate Business Education programme.

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  Pilat HR

  Jul 1996 - Jun 2001

  Senior Occupational Psychologist & HR Consultant

  Working with Fortune 500 companies, providing Organisational Development Consulting and 360 degree feedback solutions to global clients. Also providing executive coaching, leadership assessment, leadership programme facilitation and designing bespoke People & Culture software and data analytics solutions to meet business needs.

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  Right Management

  Jul 2001 - Apr 2025

  Executive Coach & Leadership Programme Facilitator

  Executive Coach, Team Coach, Leadership Programme facilitator, working at EXCO and Director level in large global firms. Working on an associate basis. Providing coaching on a range of areas, for example, strategic direction, personal branding, raising profile, transitioning into new roles, managing critical relationships to produce better outcomes, gaining clarity on career goals.Also involved in organisational consulting, talent management, succession planning, and identifying key talent. Show less

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  SEVEN, Psychology at Work

  Mar 2010 - now

  Chartered Psychologist & Executive Coach

  Delivering leadership assessment & talent development programmes for world class corporate clients.

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  DevelopingTalent

  May 2016 - Apr 2025

  Organisational Psychologist & Executive Coach

  Working with Senior teams globallyProviding Executive Coaching, Psychometric profiling, Facilitating High Performing Team programmes.Supporting Cultural Change and Transformation.

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  Lighthouse (Ireland) Ltd

  Apr 2021 - Jul 2023

  Board Member

  Lighthouse Ireland is a Charity committed to the prevention of suicide and self-harm; the promotion of positive mental health and the provision of support services to families who have been bereaved due to suicide. The impact Lighthouse has on the community is incredibly inspiring.

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  Openhouse Festival

  Apr 2023 - Aug 2024

  Board Member

  Openhouse Festival is a charity which was established to create events and experiences that empower people and transform places. The organisation runs a music and arts festival for the whole month of August plus events throughout the year and has redeveloped the old courthouse into a popular entertainment venue. The organisation has had a significant impact on reviving the seaside City of Bangor and has attracted visitors from far and wide to share and enjoy this vibrant community of music and arts. Show less