Testimonials
Cultural Leadership Programme - Powerbrokers International Leadership Placements
Cultural Leadership Programme
“The Cultural Leadership Programme (CLP) has been fortunate to work with Maureen Salmon in the development of two of its signature programmes - the CLP ‘Peach’ Placements and the Powerbrokers International Leadership Placements. Maureen played a key role in designing and refining the shape of the programmes, drawing upon her excellent strategic skills, management experience and informed perspectives on professional development and diversity to broaden and deepen the opportunities. Maureen has been trusted to broker high level partnerships both nationally and internationally, and to nurture and secure several key relationships on behalf of the CLP. Maureen and Freshwaters Consultancy remains a partner of choice for the Cultural Leadership Programme.”
Hilary S Carty
Director, Cultural Leadership Programme
Beijing Modern Dance Company
“We deem the whole cultural leadership programme a value-added experience for a developing arts organization like ours. Both my staff and myself really benefited from this programme regarding different subjects such as leadership skills in an arts organization... by sharing knowledge and information with the CLP associate we can reaffirm and identify our own roles in an arts organization and the arts industry as a whole.
This experience has allowed both the host organisation and the associate to gain new perspective on arts organizations' development and on oneself.
We look forward to more programmes like this in the future. And we hope this programme could be introduced to and benefit more people.”
Zhang Changcheng
Director Beijing Modern Dance Company, China
“Maureen combines a high level of professionalism with a personal touch. Her support in my (PILP) placement in China enabled me overcome many challenges, allowing me to move forward and achieve my leadership objectives.
She has an excellent understanding of emotional intelligence and how to apply this to situations, and has a very effective approach in managing complex meetings and people.”
“Maureen’s participation in my placement was invaluable and our time in Beijing led to great success in helping me and my host (Beijing Modern Dance Company) understand each other, as well as the unforgettable 8-mile hike we completed of the Great Wall!”
Harpreet Kaur
Associate Producer Beijing Modern Dance Company, China
501 Arts Centre
“In preparation for my placement in China, Maureen provided me with excellent support and professional advice. I experienced enormous challenges in China and with her help she gave me objective advice, guidance and a level of coaching to cope and manage my leadership experience.”
Maureen was objective and analytical which helped to develop my leadership potential, self-awareness and impact that I had on others.
On her visit to China, I valued our discussions on emotional intelligence and communication styles, this had greatly raised my awareness and style of working and influenced the success of my placement, outlook and approach to life. What I gained in China from her was valuable insight about myself, followed by constructive advice and support, which has left a long term impact on my future direction. Finally, I am grateful to have had her input and appreciate her authentic qualities and contribution to leadership development and learning.”
Valerie Chang
Marketing and Development Associate 501 Arts Centre, Chongqing, China
Theatreworks
“Maureen was a sensitive and inspirational source of knowledge and guidance throughout my (PILP) placement. The 1-1 sessions she guided me in were life changing, and enabled me to make some big and difficult decisions in my career. She took time to hear my story and steered me in appropriate directions to fulfil my development needs. The results were astounding – friends say that I am literally glowing with confidence and optimism. Maureen’s guidance has unlocked my self-belief. I feel empowered and full of positive energy. Which will no doubt be a good thing as I launch myself into new career pastures!”
Selina Papa
Business Development Associate, Theatreworks, Singapore
National Library of Jamaica
“Maureen is the epitome of what one expects from a consultant: knowledgeable, confident, strategic, and deliberate without being obtrusive and patronising. I was privileged to experience and benefit from Maureen’s first rate competencies over a period of eight months as she coached and consulted with the National Library of Jamaica in the on-time delivery of its objectives as an international partner in the Cultural Leadership Programme. Would that all consultants were as quietly competent and effective as Maureen.”
Winsome Hudson,
Executive Director, National Library of Jamaica
“As the Powerbrokers International Leadership Placement consultant, Maureen Salmon provided inspirational one-to-one sessions and a quality that, in the context of my unconscious resistance to having any leadership skills, can only be described as alchemy ... Due to her skills, I was able to answer the question ‘What does success look like?’ with ‘Success looks like me’ ”.
Maxine Miller,
Digital Resources Associate, National Library of Jamaica
Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
“Maureen worked with the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts to develop and guide two significant ‘Powerbrokers International Leadership Placements’ that entailed mediating diverse interests in complex and sometimes demanding circumstances. The placements performed key roles in implementing the Academy’s strategic initiatives; for one, our partners included the Government’s Home Affairs Bureau and the Clore Leadership Programme. From start to finish, Maureen handled matters evenly, knowledgeably, and efficiently. Maureen’s extensive strategic management expertise helped ensure clearly defined parameters and her professionalism and finesse enabled outstanding achievement and optimal outcomes.”
Tom Brown
Director of Graduate Education Centre, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Caret
“Talent and best use of strengths are the preoccupation of Freshwaters Consultancy. It continues to demonstrate commitment to supporting the development of leaders and leadership in organisations. The benefits to individuals and organisations are well documented through their testimonials. I am confident that Freshwaters Consultancy will continue to support its clients well through coaching, workshops and consultancy.”
Oliver Nyumbu
CEO, Caret
FORWARD
“Maureen Salmon ensured that FORWARD’s transition maximised its outreach through its UK and Africa programmes. She provided valuable leadership and strategic direction including overseeing the rebranding process and the recruitment of new leadership for the organisation. Within the short time Maureen was with FORWARD, she helped to successfully bridge the transition by putting into operation a strategic plan and communications and fund-development strategies to enhance our organisational effectiveness.”
Naana Otoo Oyortey
Executive Director, FORWARD
Paula Gjesdal
“One of the most notable achievements of my career was to be awarded a fellowship from the National Endowment for Science Technology and the Arts (NESTA) in August 2000 to research the lack of black producers in film and television industries in the UK. The NESTA fellowship required that I appoint a mentor to support me as I strived to meet my personal and creative objectives. I asked Maureen Salmon to fulfil this role during the first year of my research. By the end of the first year I had made a documentary about the black film festival in Burkina Faso, written the first draft of my report Pitchblack, produced a documentary for Badejo Arts, worked as researcher on a Channel 4 programme about British entrepreneurship, finished a year on the National Film and Television School’s Advanced programme, and had been offered middle-management positions at both the BBC and Channel 4. In my opinion, Maureen Salmon is a gifted coach.”
Paula Gjesdal
Filmmaker and author of Pitchblack: A report on the commercial value of Black producers working in British television
East Homes
“The Sales and Marketing ‘Lunch and Learn’ was very successful. Thanks to Maureen, it is now recognised as a tool to share learning and knowledge with different teams across the organisation. It helped to develop a great sense of pride and everyone played a role. It represents a turning point for the image and profile of the team and, in turn, the department and my role in leading it”.
Kate Worley
Head of Sales and Letting, East Homes
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