Careers Angel Profile: Bryan Leach
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| Name | Bryan Leach |
|---|---|
| Email Address | bryleach@telusplanet.net |
| Industries/Sectors | Abroad; Consultancy; Engineering; Environmental; Self Employed |
| Employer | Imparando Consulting Ltd. |
| Position | Owner |
| Experience | 50-55 years (approx.) |
| Degree | Geology (graduated in 1971) |
| Other Qualifications | M.Sc. Engineering Geology, Durham 1973 CEI Part 2 Structural Engineering and Design (3 Papers) Bristol Polytech 1976 Certificate in Adult and Workplace Learning, 2003, University of Calgary. Master of Continuing Education 2006, University of Calgary. Member of Institute of Civil Engineers UK 1981. Fellow of Geological Society of London, 1976. Registered Professional Engineer, Province of Alberta, 1985. |
| Internships | |
| Information | 1973-1974 Soil Mechanics Ltd.UK 1974-1978 Central Electricty Generating Board, UK 1978-1982 Hong Kong Government, HK 1982-2009 Golder Associates Ltd. Canada. International Consulting Engineers and Environmental Scientists. 2009-Present Owner Imparando Consulting specializing in organizational learning and knowledge management. I have lived and worked in UK, Hong Kong, Canada and Italy (2005-2008). In addition I have undertaken projects in Kuwait, Turkey and China. |
| Things I Wish I'd Known | How important people skills are - its not your IQ it is your EQ (Emotional intelligence Quotient) that is important!! Remember - a career can be a climb (grind) up a corporate ladder, but for every ten that start only one will get to the top (succeed?) OR it can be the collecting of a series of life experiences - I chose the latter and have never regretted it!! Finally, specialist are two a penny, stay general with a holostic view of the world and you will never be out of a job. |