Health Professions Council of South Africa (PS ).

Transcription

1 Profile Claire Newton is a highly qualified professional, with a proven track record in private practice and corporate consulting. As a speaker and trainer she has excellent presentation and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to construct effective, customised training programmes for clients. Claire is readily able to adapt to a variety of working environments, as well as to the full hierarchy of employers, colleagues & subordinates. Key Skills and Competencies Registered Counselling Psychologist Counsellor Psychotherapist Professional Speaker EAP Professional Trainer and facilitator Life Coach Licensed MBTI practitioner Health Professions Council of South Africa (PS ). Interpersonal skills, communications skills, trauma, relationship, retrenchment and life transitions, grief and bereavement. Anxiety and depression, self-esteem and personal growth. Variety of topics relating to psychological wellness, YOU-Q, interpersonal and communications skills. Facilitating and overseeing Employee Assistance / Wellness Programmes Intra and inter-personal skills, Emotional Intelligence, Assertiveness, Communication Skills and Basic and Advanced Counselling Skills courses, among others. Life, Career and Executive Coaching for individual and corporate clients. Administer the Myers Briggs Type Indicator a personality profile assessment. Registered Teacher Teachers Federal Council Registration Number - E /5. I constantly receive feedback about the positive difference I have made in peoples lives. Whether it is psychotherapy, coaching, speaking or training I take pride in my work and am committed to excellence.

2 2 Education and Qualifications 2009 Career & Executive Coaching Certificate University of South Africa Master of Arts Degree (Psychology) University of Natal (Durban) 1993 Bachelor of Arts [Honours] Degree (Psychology) Bachelor of Arts Degree (Psychology & English) Higher Diploma in Education (With distinction & named as top student) University of Natal (Durban) University of Natal (Durban) Edgewood College of Education 1983 Senior Certificate with exemption Hillcrest High School Career Summary 02/ current Trainer / Facilitator Professional Yachtmaster Training (PYT) 06/ current Professional Speaker Professional Speakers Assoc. of Southern Africa / Global Speakers Federation 08/ current Trainer / Facilitator Co-Creative Solutions / Growthlink / Private Practice 01/ current Life Coach Private Practice 01/ current Practicing Psychologist / Corporate Private Practice / Principle Psychologist for Maureen Kark & Associates 06/ Trainer / Facilitator Connemara Consulting 12/ /2007 Yacht Crew (See details below) Luxury ocean-going yachts 01/ /2004 Practicing Psychologist / Corporate 01/ /2004 Lecturer / Postgraduate Programme Designer & Co-ordinator 01/ /1999 Intern Psychologist University Counselling & Careers Centre Private Practice / Principle Psychologist for Maureen Kark & Associates Varsity College University of Natal, Medical School 1994 Ski Instructor / Guest Liaison Keystone Ski Resort, USA Studied full-time whilst working part-time (hospitality and child care) University of Natal Teacher Lyndhurst Primary School

3 3 Highlights of Professional Experience Professional Speaker Trainer / Facilitator Founded the Tea With Claire events Speak at various conferences, fundraising events etc. Organisation: Professional Yachtmaster Training (PYT) Training / facilitation of the Human Element Leadership and Management (HELM) course Organisation: Growthlink Facilitating their Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Stress and Assertiveness courses. Organisation: Connemara Consulting Employed as a trainer/facilitator on the Transnet Project, flying to training venues all over South Africa. Lectured a number of the modules, including Body Language, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders and Counselling Skills. Organisational Interventions / Organisations: Investec Private Bank, Unilever, Sasol Polymers, Gold Circle, Nedbank Work includes individual coaching and counselling, administering the MBTI, running workshops/courses and educational programmes. Organisations: On behalf of Maureen Kark & Associates for Investec Private Bank, Oracle, Pinion and Growthpoint Properties Currently the Principal Associate for the Employee Assistance Programme in KZN overseeing the EAP, counselling referred clients, delivering presentations and conducting workshops. Lecturer and Course Coordinator Course Development Organisation: Varsity College Implemented many policies and procedures. Researched, initiated and conducted the Psychology Honours Programme. Organisation: Professional Yachtmaster Training (PYT) Creation of the 3-day Human Element Leadership and Management (HELM) course based on the international MCA criteria Organisation: Investec Bank Developed the Effective Communication Skills for Management Course. This was extremely well received, and repeat courses with other managers were requested. Co-authored the Lay-counsellors course

4 4 Group Therapy Business Leadership Organisation: South African Anxiety and Depression Support Group Ran a psychotherapy group for individuals suffering from depression and anxiety disorders. Organisation: KZN Chapter of Professional Speakers Association Southern Africa Vice President: 2010 President for a double term of office: 2011 & 2012 Conference Convenor for the PSASA International Conference 2012 Organisation: Super-yacht Industry Chief stewardess on large privately owned, luxury yachts - put all work policies and procedures in place for interior staff. Supervised up to 10 crew members. Responsible for huge budgets (hundreds of thousands of Euros) and accountable for all expenditure. Board member: Professional Memberships HPCSA DPPG BHF PSASA GSF Toastmasters International Health Professions Council of South Africa Durban Practicing Psychologists Group Board of Healthcare Funders Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa (Past President Durban Chapter) Global Speakers Federation Highway Club no / District 74 / Area P1 References Mr Paul du Toit Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) MD Congruence Training (Pty) Ltd Past National President PSASA Mobile: Ms Annette du Toit Steele Clinical Psychologist Trainer Founder of Co-Creative Solutions Mobile: Mr Roger Knowles Attorney Past President of PSASA (KZN Chapter) Vice-President of PSASA Mobile: Ms Thora Mansfield Director and Founder of the Open Door Crisis Care Centre Tel: (w) Further details and certificates available on request

5 5 Personal Details Full name Passport Visas Claire Maria Newton Dual Nationality: British / South African B1 Visa for working in USA (B2 not required with UK passport) ID number ID: Driver s Licence Interests Code 08 (Light motor vehicle) Travel and culture / Health and fitness (enjoys hiking, yoga, snow skiing, sailing, SCUBA Diving) / Cooking & Baking / Reading / The Creative & Performing Arts (Theatre, movies, music, poetry & art)