Joanna Dawson

Joanna Dawson has a diverse range of work experience in various companies and roles. Joanna currently works as the Eden Project System and Transformation Lead at the Eden Project, where they partner with different teams to develop and execute the operating model for new Eden Projects worldwide. Prior to this, Joanna worked as a Self Employed Consultant & Coach, fulfilling executive leadership and career coaching contracts with London Business School and HULT/Ashridge International Business School. Joanna also worked as a Talent Management Partner at Together Global, where they supported the design and delivery of talent management programs for clients. Additionally, Joanna has experience as a Senior Associate Consultant at Manual Writers International, an Executive Career Coach at Ashridge Executive Education, Hult International Business School, and an Executive Leadership Coach at London Business School. Joanna has also worked as a Project Consultant across HR/Operations and Business Functions at Java House Africa, where they reviewed and developed operational standards and processes. Joanna was the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Kompass Consultancy, a Talent Management Consultancy specializing in leadership, career, and performance solutions. Joanna has also served as an Executive Coach and Facilitator at INSEAD Executive Education and as a Senior Associate at Talent2, where they designed and delivered bespoke solutions for clients in the Middle East region.

Joanna Dawson's education history includes a PGCE in English and Drama from The University of Sheffield (1990-1991) and A levels in English, Modern History, and Politics from Charterhouse School (1984-1986). Joanna also has a Bachelor of Arts in Drama with English and Psychology from Lancaster University (1987-1990). Joanna has obtained additional certifications including being a Licensed Mental Toughness Practitioner from AQR International (2013) and a Certified Career Coach from the Association for Coaching (AC). Joanna has also completed courses in Leadership Coaching from the London Business School.