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COLETTE NORBURY Training Lead Oxfordshire Mind www.oxfordshiremind.org.uk
What is your role in the business? Lead the Workplace Training Provision. I deliver mental health courses and workshops to corporates and to small businesses and organisations. I Line Manage our brilliant Administrator, Lula.
What are your areas of expertise? Design and delivery of training which improves understanding of mental health and tools for Managers. Building relationships of trust with individuals and companies. Listening effectively to needs and goals. Improving culture within a range of sectors.
What do you enjoy about your work? Meeting so many people from diverse sectors and collaborating to achieve change. I love talking mental health whether it’s to 1 person or 100. It is so rewarding to see the light bulb moments when learning occurs. Delivering the training is great fun. The amazing feedback makes me happy!
What are your hobbies / interests? Being outdoors – running, climbing, walking or just watching the wildlife. I’m very curious so I enjoy learning – whether that be listening to wildlife podcasts or visiting historic or beautiful places. In the summer I like river swimming (or the sea if I can get there). Live music. Laughing or chilling with friends and family.
Where is your favourite place(s) in Oxfordshire and why? When I go for a run up the Ridgeway there is a place at the top with fabulous views. It is marked by a stone inscribed with the name Penelope Betjeman ‘who loved this place’. It’s a moving place to savour nature. Another favourite place is by the river in Abingdon – watching the people and the boats.
Who inspires you? Firstly, my parents. My family climbed Scafell Pike last year for my Dad’s 80th. Seeing my mum leap up rocks like a goat was truly inspiring. Since then my Dad has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s so I admire him even more. And anyone who overcomes trauma or adversity inspires and fascinates me.
Your Passion? I’m extremely passionate about mental health and keeping our workforce at work, enabling them to thrive.
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