PERFORMANCE WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT - Key Persons


Abby Smith

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Associate
Abby has over 20 years' experience working in PR and Communications. She has worked with local and international organisations within the aviation, tourism and charity sectors as well as with overseas governments helping to promote their interests within the UK. Latterly, Abby has been working with smaller, founder-led organisations helping to champion their talent and create opportunities and collaborations that empower them to reach new audiences and deepen their knowledge as a business owner. Abby supports PWD with its business development and marketing. Her business acumen together with her understanding of the important role of communication and collaboration make her valuable asset to the team. Abby enjoys an active life with her family taking full advantage of the beautiful natural surroundings that come with living on the South Coast of England.

Cindy Crossley

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Consultant
Cindy has worked for a number of charities in administrative and operational management roles. These have covered Event Management, Fundraising Strategy, and Communications Strategy. Her current responsibilities include Operations, Team and HR Management, with a recent emphasis on the legal and cultural implications of GDPR in an international charity. She is currently Chair of Trustees of a local charitable trust (a watersports based activity centre) and has been Chair of Governors of a local school in the past. She is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach utilising CliftonStrengths® (formerly StrengthsFinder) and enjoys helping people and teams discover where they excel and using that awareness to realise their potential. Cindy works on an associate basis for Performance - Workplace Development. Cindy enjoys playing piano/keyboard, singing in a community choir and creative pursuits such as patchwork quilting and knitting. Family and friends are very important to her and she loves the times she spends with her two gorgeous grandsons.

Ian Crossley - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Founder
Ian has a wealth of experience delivering training and facilitating team growth across a number of areas. A common theme in various roles over the years has been transferring skills and encouraging personal and team development. He's enjoyed working with senior executives in Government and the private sector, and successfully contributed to the development of new supervisors and younger leaders.

TOM O'BOYLE

Job Titles:
  • DESIGN