About Liz

Working with individuals, teams and organisations for over 30 years, Liz has held numerous leadership roles and believes that change doesn’t have to mean dozens of expensive management consultants. That’s why she created Blue Morph. Based on Liz’s passion for helping others to see themselves or their situation differently – and translating that into practical action – Blue Morph designs light touch, high impact interventions tailored to your situation and your needs.

Whether she’s working in a group setting or one-on-one, Liz is warm, engaging and approachable. As a well-respected academic and writer, she has an extensive knowledge of change theory and psychological research, and a knack for translating this into practical everyday speak. An excellent listener who asks the incisive, and often challenging, questions that need to be asked, Liz can quickly get to the heart of any issue. It’s what has earned her a reputation for being a tough angel, and what makes her so good at what she does.

Liz's Career

In an international career spanning marketing, HR, communications and change consulting, Liz has worked across Europe and Asia for Unilever, BT and Smythe Dorward Lambert. Having held senior leadership roles herself, Liz can understand and relate to the dynamics of power, politics and influence you too may be experiencing.

As an Associate Professor of Leadership and Change at Ashridge Business School, Liz has led many leadership development and change projects. She designed and co-directed GenerationQ, a Masters in leadership for quality improvement programme for senior NHS leaders.

Liz is also an active writer and researcher, contributing to numerous academic and practitioner publications, including BACP’s professional journal Coaching Today. She has also written several books on the theory and practice of organisational change.

Writing and Publications

Liz's Qualifications

Liz graduated from Durham University with a Double First in Psychology and Philosophy. Later, she studied for a Masters in Organizational Psychology at Birkbeck College, University of London. Her PhD, exploring work identity was also undertaken at Birkbeck. When Liz joined Ashridge, she studied for the Ashridge Masters in Executive Coaching and was awarded a distinction. She also has a Post graduate certificate in Coaching and Change Supervision from Ashridge.

Liz’s Associate Network

Liz works with a number of trusted associates because sometimes a piece of work requires more than one person. At other times, considerations of geography or availability may mean that it will be preferable for Liz to put you in touch with one of her colleagues. Very occasionally there may be a conflict of interest.

Liz has worked closely with all the people in her associate network. They all share a similar approach and skill set whilst bringing their own unique experiences and ideas.

Liz's Clients

Liz has worked with many high-profile organisations, as well as small and medium sized ones. Clients include: