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With a remarkable 17-year journey at RoyalMail, Marie Coombes is a seasoned expert in HR, conflict resolution, mediation, and employee engagement. Her mediation prowess, with over 300 successful interventions spanning diverse sectors, hinges on her unique ability to swiftly connect with staff, unions, and management, making her a trailblazer in workplace mediation.
Marie's impact doesn't stop at mediation. She excels in crafting customised group sessions and team activities, uncovering core organisational issues and steering them toward resolution-oriented employee relations and conflict management, ultimately enhancing well-being and engagement.
Marie's true passion lies in mental well-being and trauma-informed practices. Her training and coaching empower individuals to break free from stress cycles, regain focus on their priorities, and maintain a calm mind on the path to confidence personally or professionally. Her advocacy for mental health, suicide prevention, workplace well-being, and the profound link between conflict and mental health is widely recognised.
Accolades include multiple Mediation Team of the Year awards whilst working for RoyalMail and the prestigious 2020 WorkplaceMediator of the Year from the CivilMediation Council. Judges praised her expertise in mental health and her swift adaptation to online service delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic.
With an MBA and Fellowship from the Chartered Management Institute, MarieCoombes continues to reshape workplaces, challenge toxic environments, and champion mental well-being. She's not just an expert; she's a catalyst for positive change.
Work Experience
2019-Present: CEO of We Restore Calm
I specialise as a subject matter expert in conflict management, primarily concentrating on businesses grappling with challenges related to organisational culture, employee absence, interpersonal conflict, and employee engagement issues. My comprehensive range of services encompasses industrial and employee relations support, mediating both two-party and group disputes, providing coaching and mentoring, facilitating meetings, conducting workshops, training courses in conflict and mental health and offering neutral evaluations. I take a personalised approach to crafting solutions tailored to the unique needs of both individuals and businesses. I collaborate closely with referrers to ensure the delivery of the most effective and customised services to resolve their specific problems.
www.werestorecalm.com
2001-2019: Royal Mail
Various roles in a Human Resources environment, including 5 years as a full-time in-house mediator
Qualifications
Mental Health First Aid Instructor Training
National Certificate in Workplace Mediation (OCN)
Chartered Management Institute - Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Direction & Leadership
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
BA (Hons) Business Studies
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