Abigail Phillips

As a Change Manager, I regularly influence stakeholders through coaching, neuroscience and nudge techniques I have built a reputation for valuing people, quickly developing good relationships with stakeholders and being able to challenge thinking respectfully and confidently

As a volunteer Media Officer for the RNLI, I am experienced with media and communications, including crisis comms I influence the uptake of key sea safety messages and inspire support for the charity either through financial support or volunteering I have been awarded for promoting and protecting the reputation of the RNLI

As a volunteer Operational Director for Celtic Capability Sailing, I charity I helped set up in response to unmet needs locally, I developed policies and operational plans to support the delivery of sailing opportunities for people with disabilities and other disadvantages I worked with client groups to identify and reduce barriers to sailing, tailoring the sessions to their needs

I have excellent communication skills My work at the Senedd and Audit Wales has involved writing speeches for delivery by me or senior stakeholders I regularly write comms for a variety of stakeholders including Senedd Members, the Auditor General for Wales, Board Members, colleagues, and the public I am articulate and able to think on my feet