Apologies for the 'click-bait' title - but I'd actually really value your thoughts.
So, here am I - I don't work in a specific HR or L&D role at present. Day-to-day, I'm actually what's currently branded as a 'senior cybersecurity consultant'. I have a fair amount of technical knowledge, though my roles for the last 10-15 odd years have either been in management, leadership (including representing sectors on national governmental projects) and - yes, consultancy. I spend a large part of my time translating techno-babble into potential management strategies & action, and assisting PMs and leaders in working with technical folk.
However, what 'floats my boat' isn't necessarily the core of my work - it's those times when I can work with people at all levels, from apprentices to executives to bring about that 'lightbulb' moment. Whether it's through running interactive workshops to enable the participants to discover and uncover new learning, through introducing 'action sets', or through mentoring people through their careers and helping them to think afresh (whether that's 'cyber' or not!).. that's what I truly love. I've enjoyed building training courses (online and in person), and training videos also (I may have a face for radio, but I don't mind a camera - though these days animation saves most people from my mugshot!)
Translating this into a 'job role', however, doesn't come easily to me. I don't think it's a trainer (certainly not in the 'deliver course X' way), nor is it a coach, perhaps.
So, let me flip my initial question into the future - "I want to be a ..."?
Can anyone help fill the blank, or guide me in the right direction? I want to do more of this and build on my L5 CIPD L&D - but I'm not sure what that realistically might look like.
Best,
Dave
(L5 CIPD L&D)
