Gary Wood

I'm a Chartered Psychologist and Solution Focused Coach (Personal and Professional Development) providing consulting services in the areas of psychology, coaching and research for individuals and organizations. I've taught psychology, research methods and learning skills in several UK universities. I'm regularly quoted in the media and the author of 'The Psychology of Wellbeing', 'Letters to a New Student', 'The Psychology of Gender', 'Unlock Your Confidence' and 'Don't Wait For Your Ship to Come In. Swim Out to Meet It!' I'm based in Birmingham and Edinburgh, UK. My overall career aim is to keep communicating psychological, research and coaching principles and insights, to a wider audience, in an accessible and engaging way, and helping people to get the best out of themselves. I have extensive experience in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, working independently and in collaboration – often in multi-disciplinary teams, with a range of organizations. A strong theme running through my work is the goal of 'giving a voice to ordinary people' especially minority groups (BAME, LGBTQ). Professional memberships and affiliations include: * Chartered Psychologist (British Psychological Society) * Associate Fellow (BPS) * Chartered Member of The Special Group in Coaching Psychology (BPS) * Full Member of the Division for Teachers and Researchers in Psychology (BPS) * Fellow of the Higher Education Academy * Chartered Member of the International Positive Psychology Association * Member of The Society of Authors