Heather Yaxley

managing consultant

Heather Yaxley PhD FCIPR is the founder of applause consultancy and has a doctorate in contemporary career strategies. She is a published author and historian, with a rich background in education, research, sustainable professional development and strategic communications leadership.

signature projects…

applause consultancy adopts a ‘what works’ approach – reflecting the Japanese concept of kaizen (continuous improvement) – in a programme of signature projects.

the mid-career PR advantage…

This new applause consultancy signature project is designed to help experienced PR professionals move beyond mid-career progression to achieve their sustainable purpose. It features:

  1. Mid-career PR advantage entrepreneurial guide to create an effective career development strategy [FREE download: Applause mid-career guide].
  2. Mid-career PR advantage impact assessment resource to evaluate impacts of a changing work landscape and future focus careers [FREE download: Applause mid-career impact assessment].
  3. An invitation to join ADVANTAGE, a live online adventurous development experience to realise mid-career ambitions [For full details, please email: encore@applauseconsultancy.com].

ecosophical research…

An expert in independent research, thought leadership and participatory practice, applause consultancy founder, Heather Yaxley specialises in innovative, collaborative and creative methods. She is a certified World Café practitioner and uses conversation-driven strategies to foster deep engagement, insightful growth and transformative change.

help-fully is applause consultancy’s consierge service offering bespoke initiatives, including:

  • Accomplish: learning initiatives
  • Activate: creative initiatives
  • Achieve: productive initiatives

 

Autograph…

Research. Review. Reflect.

Our Autograph Collection of resources provides a portfolio of models and frameworks designed to enhance vital e4 power: efficacy, efficiency, effectiveness and ethics.

You are welcome to make use of our preview showcase of reports, toolkits, checklists and pro-forma documents linked to our portfolio of resources.

Learn how to adopt the 3R method – and create your FREE personalised assessment of competencies, capabilities and sensibilities.

 

Encore Authorship…

Library. Archive. Links

Heather Yaxley PhD is a respected author, historian and thought leader, with a rich background in education, sustainable professional development and strategic communications leadership.

Encounter and enjoy her published work – and explore Applause Consultancy’s Encore recommendations of books, articles, blogs, podcasts, and videos.