Gary Wood

Chartered Psychologist Dr Gary Wood [ BSc(Hons), PgC, PhD, FHEA, CPsychol, CSci, AFBPsS] provides consulting services in the areas of psychology, coaching and research for individuals and organizations. He is author of 'Unlock Your Confidence' and 'Don't Wait For Your Ship to Come In. . . Swim Out to Meet It!' as well as numerous academic articles and reports.

Gary has taught psychology, learning skills and research methods in several UK universities and is regularly quoted and feature in the media. He combines a solid academic background with a strong emphasis on applied psychology and substantial experience of working in diverse arenas from the board room to the magazine advice column to the class room. Gary brings his trademark down-to-earth, solution-focused, evidence-based approach to all aspects of his work as:teacher and trainer; personal development (life) coach; research consultant; writer and broadcaster. Gary is based in Birmingham and Edinburgh, UK.

Dr Gary Wood's 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

Specialties: Lecturing (psychology and research methods); training (personal and professional development, self-improvement) research design and analysis (quantitative and qualitative); questionnaire/survey design; focus group moderation; life coaching; study skills mentoring/coaching; media briefing; SPSS for Windows (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences); broadcasting; agony uncle.