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The Gay Happiness ProjectCo-Founder
Sep. 2017London, United KingdomCo-Founder of The Gay Happiness Project, a non-profit group training programme for gay men. The 8-week course, based on the four pillars of mindfulness, positive psychology, applied neuroscience and self-compassion, is proven to increase happiness and life satisfaction. "The Gay Happiness Project was a wonderful journey of learning self compassion, acceptance and mindfulness practice for living more authentically. I'm grateful and inspired by all the lessons that I've learnt. Thank you Robert and Chris for the phenomenal work that you are doing and I hope that many others get to experience this life changing program. Excellent!!" (Charlton) “The Gay Happiness Project is a gift for the soul and endlessly rewarding. An amazing opportunity to think deeply about your own experiences and life as contemporary gay man in a warm and supportive environment. I’m so glad I did it.” (Rory M) ★ LBGT EMPOWERMENT COACHING I especially enjoy working with a diverse range of people, and some clients find my personal experience of gay life and identity helpful.
The Authentic Life CompanyExecutive Leadership and Authenticity Coach
Mar. 2013London and International★ SOLUTIONS INCLUDE: • Authenticity - personal effectiveness through a stronger sense of self and clarity on your personal brand by working with the Enneagram. • Confidence - by playing to your strengths, being self-aware & true to yourself • Clarity - on decisions and direction based on what’s really important to you • Connection - deeper connection with yourself & others leading to engaging, assertive & effective communication • Contentment - knowing who you are, what makes you happy & what gives you meaning • Courage - to make changes & work towards your future with purpose and passion • Leadership - that works for you by defining your unique authentic leadership style ★ WHAT CLIENTS SAY ❝ Robert's coaching is about building self-awareness on a deep level. It could be life-changing as it was for me. (Mark B, CEO) ❝ I had been thinking about working with a coach for a few years and was very specific about what I wanted - someone who, both personally and professionally, I could relate to. Robert's coaching style is friendly, structured and informative. It provided the specific support I needed to realise the change I was looking for - whilst highlighting some skills I had been ignoring. What I've learnt has impacted my life in a big way. I whole heartedly recommend Robert to anyone who needs a holistic approach to achieving their goal. (John Ashton, Ashton Architecture) ❝ Robert is hugely knowledgeable. I feel like I'm on a journey that keeps revealing more about areas that I have never given much attention to. (Howard H, CEO) ❝ Robert is very present and his holistic approach is exemplary. He brought the oxygen tank into my life and I am finally breathing. (Charles B, MD) ★ Executive Coaching / Business Coaching / Leadership Development / Career Coaching / Life Coaching / Enneagram Coaching
A+E NetworksMedia Planning
Dec. 2012 - May. 2013London, England, United KingdomMedia planning consultancy and support to A+E EMEA networks
Discovery NetworksDirector Network Media Planning
Jan. 2004 - Apr. 2012London, England, United KingdomHead of Media Planning responsible for all aspects of strategic planning and editorial management of on-air media across a portfolio of 13 channels. Set up the media planning function from scratch building a team of 9 staff. During this time I adopted a coaching style of leadership which resulted in a track record of recruiting, building and training effective and happy teams. Key Achievements: - Optimised airtime and campaign capacity. Result: effective campaigns and reduced production spend on ineffective campaigns - Audited promo airtime across the Network. Result: insight into actual media usage and optimal benchmarks - Introduced planning, prioritisation, and process to campaign and media planning - Introduced campaign evaluation with benchmarks, as well as bespoke quant research projects into specific on-air issues - Commissioned and managed large research projects to investigate viewer behaviour and TV viewing selection habits. Result: clear output with actionable insights - Introduced airtime optimisation software. Result: media plans delivered accurately + productivity savings - Optimised commercial minutage. Result: increased revenue by over £1M pa. - Established compliance procedures and editorial management of interstitial airtime. Result: on-air communications on-brand and Ofcom compliant - Established close working relationship with Creative teams. Result: creative and media strategically aligned - Successfully launched many highest-rating shows and key franchises including Deadliest Catch (highest rating series), Alone in the Wild (highest rating show), Gold Diggers - Launched first Discovery UK entertainment channel DMAX - Launched first Discovery UK free-to-air channel Quest
Turner Classic MoviesShort Film Consultant
Jan. 2003 - Jan. 2008London, England, United KingdomShort film consultant to Turner Movies annual TCM Classic Shorts film prize. Reviewed and evaluated entries, making recommendations for the final shortlist for the competition.
Channel 4Presentation and Short Films Editor (FilmFour)
Jan. 1998 - Jan. 2002London, England, United KingdomSet up the on-air presentation and interstitial airtime management for FilmFour from channel launch. Responsible for the on-air presentation plus the selection and scheduling of short films for the channel. Key Achievements & Responsibilities: - Established presentation procedures for the new channel - Established planning, prioritisation, and process for campaign and media planning - Managed short film inventory requirements against overall schedule requirements - Researched and recommended short films for acquisition - Approved short film compliance certification in line with the Ofcom Broadcasting Code - Superuser and user acceptance testing for Channel 4's new presentation scheduling system, trialled on FilmFour - Launched Channel 4's second channel FilmFour - Launched FilmFour World and FilmFour Extreme
BBCNetwork Director
Jan. 1994 - Jan. 1998London, England, United KingdomOperational direction of the transmission output for BBC1, BBC2 and BBC Worldwide.
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