Bob Shields MVO
Bob had an extensive aviation career in the Royal Air Force, which included being part of The Queen’s Flight. His exceptional attention to detail and high standards were acknowledged by the award of the MVO (Member of The Royal Victorian Order) in 1993.
Throughout his world-wide RAF career, Bob was renowned for his leadership skills and his professional and moral courage.
Bob has formed an extensive working partnership with Hilary at Ascensys Training since 2002, where he has run workshops on Time Management and Crew Resource Management (CRM) principles in the healthcare environment.
Bob’s expertise as an interview panel chairman have been much in demand, with both clients and delegates appreciating his attention to the finer points of interview technique.
Building Better Teams
Breathe New Life Into Your Conversations
The Challenge:
You are already a skilled communicator, but sometimes you wonder if the point you wished to make has ‘missed its mark’.
Whether that feeling arises with patients, colleagues or family, it happens to all of us on occasion.
The Solution:
Have you ever wondered why it is you just seem to ‘hit it off’ with some people, but others seem like hard work at times? Try this communication styles survey. It’s designed to help you build on your communication expertise and breathe new life into your conversations.
Click here to complete your SurveyYour Next Role?
1 to 1 Interview Coaching
96% success rate
This interactive 1 to 1 coaching will help you to:
- Prepare and present the right information at your interview
- Handle difficult and challenging questions
- Overcome nerves
- Use professional presentation techniques used in the media
“Many thanks to you and Bob. I got the job I went for and I am very pleased indeed.”
“What an invaluable experience this has been. You were encouraging, supportive and non-intimidating. The actual interview felt really straightforward as a result and I was appointed. Thank you!”
Perform at your best during your next interview.
Our specialist NHS experience has helped more than 50 talented doctors get the Consultant role they wanted. Our expertise and insight has also been successful in the pharmaceutical industry, governmental organisations and charities.
Bob and Hilary have sat on interview panels for more than 18 years, and can recreate a realistic ‘mini-interview’ panel experience as part of your coaching.
Give us a call or email us if you prefer, without obligation.
What You Need to Lead
What do you need to lead others to success?
Tailored leadership programmes that are:
- A blend of theory, discussion and exercises
- Practical and inclusive
- Focussed on immediate application
This is an example of a recent programme that was delivered on different days to over 100 delegates. They also completed a leadership project that was presented at a final award ceremony.
| Day 1 | BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO YOUR CONVERSATIONS Creating leadership relationship strategies |
| Day 2 | ENABLE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS BY ADAPTING TO THE OCCASION How to maintain objectivity under pressure |
| Day 3 | THE UPSIDE TO CONFLICT Managing conflict, the effect on you and saying ‘No’ |
| Day 4 | HARNESS THE POTENTIAL OF OTHERS TO ENABLE POSITIVE OUTCOMES Explore your team’s hidden talents as a leader |
| Day 5 | HOW TO LEAD WHEN YOU’RE NOT IN CHARGE Running brilliant teams and meetings |
| Day 6 | CREATE GRAVITAS AND GREAT PERSONAL IMPACT How to engage and inspire others, through excellent communication |