Biography
Antonia is a business psychologist (Associate Fellow of the British Psychological and Hong Kong Psychological Societies, and Registered Psychologist with the HCPC) with a deep interest in supporting the growth of individuals in the workplace. She has spent the majority of her career working internationally and is passionate about partnering with individuals to support them in achieving their full potential.
Pragmatic, supportive and inquisitive, her own experiences navigating life as both an adult expatriate and a ‘third culture kid’ have given her a personal, as well as professional, perspective on the complexities associated with global roles.
In addition to coaching, she supports leaders through a range of leadership and development interventions.
Outside of work, she continues in her goal of having travelled to more countries than her age and renovating her beach shack on Kangaroo Island.
Coach training & specialism
- Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coach Federation
- Associate Fellow, Chartered Occupational Psychologist and Member of the Coaching Division of the British Psychological Society
- Registered Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Registered Qualified Test User (RQTU) with British Psychological Society and certified in a range of psychometrics e.g. Hogan HPI, HDS, MVPI; SHL OPQ; Saville Wave; 16PF; MBTI, CPP
I have coached leaders located across geographies including America, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vietnam.
Example clients:
- Principal, Bilingual International school China
- Principal, International School USA
- Regional Director, FMCG, Hong Kong
- General Manager, Logistics, Australia
Industry experience
Making Stuff Better Ltd – Associate
2021-Present
I work as a coach across a range of industry sectors and geographies.
PhD and Independent Consultant. Hong Kong, Australia
2018–2021
While completing my PhD, I worked as an executive coach and leadership development consultant in Asia-Pacific. Key projects include talent assessment for a global luxury retailer and coaching for Principals in an international school.
SHL Group, Hong Kong – Principal Consultant
2011–2018
Consulted in the full range of assessment, development and talent management areas. Key projects include the design, development and implementation of an aspiring Principal programme for a leading international school.
Shell International, Head of Learning and Development, Global Finance. New York, Den Haag, London.
2006–2011
Led a cross-country team accountable for learning and development for 10,000+ global finance professionals. We raised course attendance by 40% and extended reach of programmes from regional ‘hubs’ to all staff (over 80 countries).
Education
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
2015 – 2021
Doctor of Philosophy: Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Research: Performance Management of the Virtual Worker
University of London, Birkbeck College
1996 – 1998
Master of Science: Occupational Psychology
University of Nottingham
1989 – 1993
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology
Post-Graduate Diploma: Applied Psychology