Accredited NeuChem Coach Practitioner, Certified Lumina Spark Personality Profiler, Neuro Linguistic Programming in Business Practitioner - The Learning Path, MA in Leadership and Management – University of Brighton, Certified Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner - West One, CIPD Postgraduate Diploma - University of Brighton, Former Deputy Director of HR at Brighton & Sussex University Hospital NHS Trust.
An established OD and HR professional and recognised thought leader, Lorissa brings a creative, dynamic, and personable approach to workforce strategy and organisational performance. Renowned for exceptional people skills, she is frequently called upon to navigate complex challenges and optimise leadership potential across teams and senior leaders.
A certified Lumina Spark Personality profiler, Lorissa applies her expertise to enhance leadership impact, employee engagement, and organisational wellbeing. Her commitment to demonstrating the tangible value of employee motivation and wellbeing on organisational performance and reputation has been recognised by BBC News South East.
Lorissa has held a variety of senior leadership positions spanning Transformation, Resourcing, Employee Relations, Learning and Development, and Business Partnering, consistently delivering measurable improvements within challenged organisations. She has also shared her expertise as a visiting lecturer on the Leadership and Management Masters Programme at the University of Brighton.
Her contributions to the field of coaching and human performance are informed by both research and practical application. As part of her Masters, Lorissa investigated employee engagement and wellbeing, generating insights that informed her work in large-scale organisational initiatives. Notably, she led a wellbeing engagement programme across a major Hospital Trust, achieving a 65% participation rate among 9,000 employees, with metrics demonstrating a significant reduction in sickness absence. This blend of hands-on leadership experience, academic rigour, and applied coaching expertise underpins Lorissa’s ability to drive sustainable change and empower individuals and organisations alike.