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LEADERSHIP COACHING
In the leadership development journey, I am sure you will recognise the significance of learning from deep experience in the field. I have had the honour of working with exceptional professional leaders for over two decades at both early and advanced career stages, facilitating their full potential and strategic goals. My experience spans the research, education, and health sectors across both Government and Non-Government organisations. Additionally, I have considerable technical expertise in various domains, such as preventative medicine, applied human nutrition, cardiovascular disease prevention, health systems education, health research methods, as well as global food and nutrition security, and I have been invited to teach and undertake research at some of the world's most prestigious universities. This gives me particular insight into academia and social impact.
My coaching can be delivered in different ways:
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One-to-one mentoring
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Individual or group sessions on mindfulness in leadership
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Group level training
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Motivational speaking to larger audiences
Sessions can be customised to meet your specific requirements and objectives, whether you aim to enhance your leadership skills, broaden your knowledge in a technical domain, or become a more effective communicator. I will collaborate with you one-on-one on a navigated journey with a personalised plan that aligns with your specific needs en route to your next destination.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT MENTORING
I have dedicated over two decades to advancing my career and guiding and mentoring individuals at various stages of their professional journeys. My expertise spans diverse fields, including clinical medicine, public health, nutrition, and leadership. Whether you are an early-career professional looking to establish a solid foundation or an experienced expert seeking to refine your leadership skills, I am here to help you navigate your career path successfully.
Every individual's career path is unique, and I understand the importance of personalised guidance. Together, we can create a tailored career development plan aligning with your goals and aspirations. My vast experience working with students and professionals from different countries and cultures has equipped me to cater to diverse audiences effectively.
I believe that career development should be an enjoyable and informative journey. My mentoring approach involves creating an interactive learning environment that encouraging participation and collaboration. I am ready to assist you at the undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, or vocational level.
To kickstart your career development journey, please get in touch for a complimentary 20-minute initial consultation. We can discuss your goals and how I can assist you in achieving them.
Dr Luke Buckner
I have had mentoring from Shumone for around seven years now, through my medical career and also in the realm of nutrition. In this process, he has helped me to enhance my strengths and gain confidence in a range of skills in which I felt less confident. Shumone is a passionate leader and mentor, helping those right across different career stages and supporting them to find and obtain opportunities to develop themselves. I have seen huge improvements in my career and the opportunities I have achieved in education, leadership, research, and presentation. Importantly, I have seen this replicated in numerous others and can see how Shumone adapted to each person. I would not hesitate to recommend working with Shumone as a mentor, his experience and breadth of skills, knowledge and interests almost certainly mean that he will be able to support you.”
TESTIMONIALS
Sally Ayyad
I have had the pleasure of being mentored by Prof Ray and have learnt a great deal from him personally and professionally. He is always available and ready to listen, support and provide guidance. With his vast experience and knowledge on nutrition science and medical fronts, he has helped me reach my true potential and has been pivotal in my career progression. He has this unique ability to identify individual strengths. His mentorship, insight, and constructive feedback have been a constant motivation and an invaluable inspiration for translating nutrition science into practice and positively impacting the lives of others, especially those in indigenous communities. He has introduced me to a global network of like-minded professionals and constantly identified opportunities for continued learning and professional development. I am grateful for his guidance and will always refer to him as a benchmark and an icon in the field of nutrition science.
Dr Rajna Golubic
I had an honour of working with Prof Ray over the last 15 years. I have received invaluable coaching and mentoring that helped me tremendously in my career journey from an MPhil/PhD student at Cambridge to an NIHR Clinical Lecturer at Oxford and planning beyond. With his vast experience in healthcare and academia Prof Ray is uniquely positioned to coach clinical academics at all stages of their careers. Prof Ray’s advice and support were crucial for my professional development and making the most important career decisions and simultaneously navigating difficult environments in the National Health Service and challenges in various research groups I have worked with. Prof Ray is very caring and supportive and has an excellent ability to recognize one’s unique strengths and come up with an effective plan to use these skills for one’s further development while contributing to the team and working in a collaborative fashion with others to achieve a common goal. I strongly recommend Prof Ray’s coaching and advisory services to all emerging leaders in healthcare, research, and any other related discipline.