Gwen Durham
Gwen brings extensive expertise and a profound understanding of career development and transition services in both public and private sectors. As an Executive Consultant, she has operated successfully in diverse environments, fostering career growth and facilitating smooth transitions.
Renowned for her creative thinking and original approach, Gwen excels in discerning genuine client needs and delivering innovative, accessible solutions. Her skill lies in challenging and expanding clients' thinking to achieve effective solutions, leveraging their strengths for optimal outcomes.
Gwen boasts a proven track record, supporting Service Managers and employees across various industries in navigating the complexities of change. Her success lies in re-engaging energy to facilitate impactful career transitions and seize new business opportunities.
Drawing on her expertise, Gwen has spearheaded the design, development, and implementation of numerous Career Transition Programs. These forward-thinking initiatives empower individuals to assess their careers, identify roles aligned with their competencies, and find motivation for transitions.
Throughout her career, Gwen served as a Company Director in a leading Career Transition business in Sydney. Notably, she played a pivotal role in servicing a four-year contract for the Department of Transport NSW (TfNSW), earning an outstanding reputation as a career development and transition services expert.
Gwen's diverse experience includes international restructures within IBM Global Services, HR consulting for the privatisation of Queensland Rail National, and facilitating career transitions amid the restructure of NSW Rail Infrastructure Corporation. As the co-owner and Director of INS Career Management, she contributed to successfully transitioning over 1000 staff from the Department of Transport for NSW.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Gwen serves as a Board Member for ArtSound FM Community Radio. In her personal pursuits, she is actively developing skills in documentary filmmaking, digital photography, community broadcasting, and acrylic painting.
Areas of Expertise
Career Development/Transition facilitation and Coaching including application editing, interview skills and CV reviews
Executive coaching
Developing portfolio careers / Transition into retirement
Learning Solutions and Communication Skills
Workshop facilitation and coaching
Emotional Intelligence facilitation and coaching
Tools and techniques to manage difficult conversations and behaviours, performance management, delegation and effective time management
Manager as Coach skilling embedding internal coaching expertise in the workplace
Individual and group sessions to establish individual and team values and help team members understand their own and others preferences
“Gwen is one of the most highly respected professionals in the career transition industry. Gwen is able to provide large-scale, strategic solutions that deliver real value. Gwen's knowledge and personal expertise in career management, transition and redeployment is without question, extensive. I have enjoyed working alongside Gwen, and have always found her professionalism exemplary”.
-Testimonials from coaching clients