About Gail
I support founders, CEOs, and leadership teams across education, healthcare, and social impact sectors to grow with clarity, confidence, and strategic focus. I offer coaching, mentoring, CMI-accredited leadership training, and compliance consultancy tailored to each stage of development. Specialising in ESFA, Ofsted, CQC, and Shared Prosperity Fund requirements, I help services lead with impact, stay funder-ready, and scale sustainably.
English
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Truro (up to 50km)
Experience
- Irvine ConsultancyFounder & Executive Coach/MentorEDUCATION AND E-LEARNINGFebruary 2015 - Today (11 years and 4 months)Truro, United Kingdom• Deliver high-impact coaching and mentoring for CEOs, senior leaders, and women founders, tailored through the Irvine Learning Continuum™ – supporting development across education, mentoring, coaching, and strategic consultancy.• Design and deliver CMI-accredited leadership and management programmes up to Level 7 (MBA equivalent), combining academic theory with real-world application to drive strategic thinking and behavioural change.• Provide compliance consultancy for training providers, helping them meet ESFA funding rules, implement robust quality assurance frameworks, and prepare for Ofsted inspections.• Support healthcare organisations in meeting Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and embedding sustainable governance and leadership processes.• Guide services through the design, delivery, and compliance requirements of Shared Prosperity Fund and other government-funded programmes, aligning outcomes with funder expectations and reporting obligations.• Coach leaders through business growth, restructure, and reinvention, enhancing executive presence, resilience, and confident decision-making in high-pressure environments.• Facilitate mindset and performance transformation using a values-led, psychologically informed approach rooted in experience, accountability, and results.
- Dynamo Healthcare Training Ltd & Dynamo Training,Director & OwnerMarch 2013 - January 2025 (11 years and 10 months)Hayle, England, United Kingdom• Founded Dynamo Healthcare Training Ltd, a leading workforce development and training provider in health and social care, offering apprenticeships, NVQs, QCF qualifications, and bespoke workforce development programs.• Established Dynamo Training, a national trading arm specialising in leadership and management training, offering CMI- and ILM-accredited business training up to Level 7 Senior Leader.• Developed national training programmes, including the Level 4 Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability Apprenticeship, one of only 23 UK providers, aligning with the Government's Net Sero agenda.• Built partnerships with universities to develop MBA progression pathways, supporting career advancement for senior leaders.• Secured and managed ESFA and Government funding, ensuring 95% Government-funded apprenticeships for SMEs, and facilitating Levy Transfer funding partnerships with local councils.• Led awarding body approvals and compliance with Pearson, NCFE, CMI, TQUK, and Highfield, ensuring curriculum development, quality assurance, and adherence to Ofsted, SFA, and ESFA regulations.• Designed workforce development strategies for healthcare employers, supporting NHS and private sector providers in CQC compliance and staff training.• Developed Level 5 Operations Management training, equipping mid-level managers with business and leadership skills.• Implemented virtual learning environments (VLEs) and digital training solutions, expanding training accessibility.• Developed the ELCAS learning platform to provide specialist training for ex-military personnel transitioning into civilian careers.• Created workforce plans to meet funding requirements for ESFA, ESF, and the Adult Skills Budget, ensuring compliance and maximising funding opportunities.
- Dynamo Healthcare Training Academy CIC,Founder & DirectorJune 2016 - September 2022 (6 years and 3 months)Hayle, England, United Kingdom• Established Dynamo Healthcare Training Academy CIC, a social enterprise funded by Cornwall Council, delivering classroom-based training for school leavers preparing for careers in health and social care.• Designed and implemented specialist pre-employment training programmes, ensuring young people gained the skills, knowledge, and confidence to enter the health, social care, and NHS workforce.• Aligned training initiatives with regional and national workforce development strategies, addressing skills shortages in the healthcare sector.• Managed ESF-funded projects, ensuring compliance with funding body regulations and delivering measurable impact on youth employment and workforce recruitment.
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Education
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