Testimonials
Dr Paul Spencer FRSA FIPM
Dr Paul Spencer FRSA FIPM
Dr Paul Spencer FRSA FIPM
Cat is an inspirational leader and a fantastic mentor. I worked very closely with Cat at Winchester Business Improvement District (BID) where she helped me to grow in my role as Projects and Operations Manager, encouraging me to pursue professional development opportunities, supporting me to take on more responsibility and to expand my networks in the place management industry. She was an amazing person to work with and helped set me up with the skills I needed to progress my career. I was later appointed to the role of BID Manager and then later Executive Director. Cat is also one of the top experts on place management, leadership and governance.
Emily Cotterill FIPM
Dr Paul Spencer FRSA FIPM
Dr Paul Spencer FRSA FIPM
Cat was my first manager when I entered the place management industry at 21. As well as being an excellent practitioner herself, Cat was clearly passionate about not only managing but developing her team. She quickly helped me to realise more of my own potential, develop ideas, and feel more confident taking a lead on projects or a seat at the table - not things which came naturally to me as a naturally studious introvert in my first professional role. Cat has a style that allows people to find the strengths in their own skillset rather than shaping them into what a preconceived ideal candidate. Cat helped me set goals for myself and understand the importance of having a destination to work towards - it's been five years since we worked together day to day but I still frequently finding myself thinking and doing things that I know I picked up from her. Without Cat's guidance I probably would have quickly moved on from the world of place management so the industry has her to either thank or curse for that!
Amy Sheppard
Dr Paul Spencer FRSA FIPM
Amy Sheppard
Cat directly managed me for almost three years during my time at Winchester BID and is a wonderful leader. Cat's encouraging and coaching-led management style helped me to progress my career in both Marketing and also in Place Management; Cat successfully mentored me through gaining my Certificate in BID Management and cared deeply about both my personal and my career development. As well as her solid management style, Cat has an unrivalled knowledge of all things BID and Place Management and is a fount of knowledge and information.