Miss Lorna McBreen
Overview
A senior strategic leader in health, safety and wellbeing, with 15 years of experience. Experience in developing and delivering health and safety strategy, implementing change and transformation programmes, leading risk and compliance improvement programmes while continually focusing on building positive safety cultures.
A qualified Business Coach and Mentor and qualified Emotional Intelligence (EQ-i 2.0 / EQ 360 2.0) practitioner who is passionate about unlocking potential and enabling her clients to take their business and / or careers to the next level. She focuses on building clients confidence to move forward with their goals, while maintaining a positive work life balance and staying aligned to their values.
Specialisms
| Industry | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Construction | 15 |
| Retail | 5 |
| Waste management | 4 |
| Topic | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Business benefits | 15 |
| Better regulation | 5 |
| Ergonomics | 15 |
| First aid at work | 15 |
| Violence (workplace) | 10 |
| Stress | 7 |
| Musculoskeletal disorders | 10 |
| Slips and trips | 15 |
| First aid at work | 15 |
| Leadership | 10 |
Services
Fees
I provide Coaching, Mentoring and Emotional Intelligence programs focusing on both leadership and health, safety and wellbeing.
Coaching
1-2-1 Coaching and Mentoring
We provide a 1-2-1 Coaching and Mentoring Program where we work together to enable you to achieve your goals and make positive changes in both work and life.
Coaching
Emotional Intelligence Assessment and Coaching
We provide Emotional Intelligence Assessment and Coaching Programs. We use The EQ-i 2.0 Model, the worlds leading measure of Emotional Intelligence.
Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
Display Screen Equipment Assessments and Procedures
General consultancy
General Health and Safety support
Work History
| Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Director at Lorna McBreen Coaching and Mentoring Ltd | 04.2022 - today | Enabling organisations and individuals to develop their leadership skills, unlock their potential and gain clarity through 1-2-1 Coaching and Emotional Intelligence Assessment and Coaching. |
| Head of Health and Safety - OVO Energy, UK | 01.2020 - 04.2022 | 3rd biggest energy company in the UK, employing circa 6,000 staff and providing energy to over 5 million customers. Managed a team of 3 Health and Safety Managers within the Group Risk and Compliance Function.
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| Retail Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Manager - SSE Retail, UK | 11.2016 - 01.2020 | Part of the SSE Group, Retail Division employed circa 8,000 staff and provided energy to over 3.5 million customers. Managed a team of 13 health and Safety Managers and Advisors.
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| Onshore Renewables SHE Manager - SSE Renewables, UK/Ireland | 04.2013 - 10.2016 | Managed Health and Safety for 590MW Onshore renewable development and construction portfolio across the Uk and ireland as a Client. Managed a team of 2 CDM Practitioners and 4 Health, Safety and Environmental Advisors
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| Project SHE Manager - SSE Renewables, UK | 03.2011 - 04.2013 | Managed Health and Safety on a number of development and construction wind farm projects across Scotland including: Griffin Wind Farm 156MW; Calliachar Wind Farm 32MW; Strathy North Wind Farm 68MW; Langhope Rig Wind Farm 23MW. |
| Health and Safety Systems Manager - SSE Airtricity, Ireland | 10.2009 - 03.2011 | Developed and implemented a new safety management system |
| Health and Safety Manager - Ganson Civil Engineering, Ireland | 03.2008 - 10.2009 | Managed H&S for civil engineering projects, tender submissions and development and implementaion of safety management system Cirica 100 staff and 200 Contractors
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| Health and Safety Advisor - McCrann Roofing & Development Ltd, Ireland | 10.2007 - 03.2008 | Managed H&S, development and implementaion of safety management system Cirica 50 staff and 100 Contractors
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Membership of Professional Bodies
| Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| IOSH | Chartered Member (CMIOSH) | 01.2009 | 03.2015 |
Qualifications
| Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Degree or Above | BA Occupational Health and Safety | 01.2014 |
| Other | Diploma | Level 5 Diploma In Business Coaching and Mentoring | 04.2022 |
| NEBOSH | Diploma | International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety | 01.2009 |
| NEBOSH | Certificate | International Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety | 01.2007 |
| NEBOSH | Certificate | Certificate in Environmental Management | 01.2013 |
| Other | Certificate | IMEA Certificate in Environmental Management | 01.2014 |
| Other | Other | IQMS - Internal Auditor (OHSAS 18001) | 01.2014 |
| BSC | Certificate | Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment | 01.2021 |
| Other | Certificate | Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering - Food Safety Uk | 01.2021 |
| Other | Certificate | Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems - NCFE | 01.2019 |
| Other | Certificate | PRINCE 2 Foundation Certificate | 01.2018 |
| Other | Diploma | APM Project Fundamentals Qualification, SCQF Level 6 - APM | 01.2018 |
| Other | Certificate | Process Management International - White belt, Lean Six Sigma | 01.2018 |
Further Information
Chartered Member of Insitution Occupational Safety and Health - CMIOSH
Member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council - EMCC
Member of The Institute of Leadership & Management - ILM
Member of Federaion of Small Businesses - FSB
Member of The Association of Business Mentors - ABM