Rotherham-based apprenticeship training provider Whyy? Change has appointed Claire Taylor to the role of CMI Leadership Tutor.
Claire will be responsible for delivering the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 3 Leadership & Management and Level 3 Coaching & Mentoring courses.
Claire joins Whyy? Change with a wealth of leadership experience and knowledge of the education sector, having previously worked at the University of Sheffield for over 16 years.
Claire’s appointment comes as Whyy? Change has seen an upward trend in business owners turning towards accredited leadership training to upskill employees. Senior leaders and L&D specialists are calling for ‘hands-on’ leadership training delivered by practitioners that can be embedded across all levels of their businesses to develop a more cohesive workforce.
In 2018, Claire founded Raspberry Flamingo, an award-winning Content and Copywriting Consultancy that specialise in ‘on page’ SEO copywriting and content marketing. With an MA in Communication Studies from Sheffield Hallam University, qualifications in teaching and mentoring to her name, Claire’s a lifelong learner.
Ray Byrne CEO of Whyy? Change shared his warm welcome to Claire’s appointment, explaining how Claire came to join the team: “Anne Wilson, our Head of Business Growth, knew of Claire’s skills and behaviours and thought that she’d be a great fit for Whyy?.
“How right she was. From our first contact Claire has demonstrated the behaviours expected of any Whyy?er and comes with a wealth of experience in copywriting & content marketing and years of experience in leading and managing teams in a wide range of environments.
“I’m proud to have Claire on the team. Thank you Anne for being you, and thank you Claire to sharing every business experience you have with the learners. In fact, I’m a little jealous as it turns out they like you more than me.”
Claire said:“My own business is now approaching five years old. Whilst I love what I have created, my team is remote and so I work in my office alone. After Covid I realised I needed more interaction with people in face-to-face settings. I’ve been a trainer, coach, mentor, and guest lecturer for many years and so when an opportunity to do what I love came up with an organisation as awesome as Whyy? Change how could I say no!”
