Vincent Traynor
Senior Lecturer & MSc Course Leader
Summary
Vincent Traynor is a highly experienced and qualified executive coach, team coach, educator and academic course leader working with executives, teams and organisations. He has held senior positions in consultancy, telecoms and education, and has worked with clients in the private sector, local government, education, health, faith-based organisations and sport.
Academic Leadership in Coaching
Vincent is the Course Leader for Sheffield Hallam University’s MSc in Coaching & Mentoring and he teaches mature professionals to become competent, confident and ethical executive and team coach practitioners.
He has doubled student intake since taking on this role, and has transformed the quality of the programme and levels of observed practice and supervision. He has also led it to gain professional accreditation by the European Mentoring & Coaching Council, becoming the only university programme in western Europe with this prestigious kite mark. He is gaining EMCC accreditation to become an Assessor of professional practice.
Executive Coach and Team Coach
People choose Vincent as an Executive Coach because he's an exceptionally good listener, he helps people work with their thoughts and emotions to grasp and accept their situation, and he supports, challenges and motivates them to shift to a better place.
His work as a Team Coach is based on four principles: acknowledging the team's successes and strengths; building relationships and trust in the team; helping the team define the underlying issues holding them back, and building the team's confidence to try new things in different ways.
Client testimonials can be found on Linkedin at www.linkedin.com/in/vincenttraynor/
Professional Credentials
Vincent holds postgraduate qualifications in Coaching Supervision, Coaching Psychology, Business and Executive Coaching, and Advanced Organisation Consulting (with the Tavistock Institute of Human Relations). He holds individual accreditation with the EMCC as a Master Practitioner coach.
He holds Masters level qualifications in Innovation (UCL) and Management Science (Manchester Business School) and is due to gain his EMCC Master Practitioner individual accreditation by November, 2017.
Vincent is able to think conceptually, and work practically, with the dynamics of individuals and organisational systems. His underlying practice philosophy is influenced by Gestalt psychology, systems psycho-dynamics and authentic leadership.
Vincent adheres to the Global Code of Ethics of the EMCC (European Mentoring & Coaching Council) professional body.
About
Qualifications
- 2014: Post Graduate Diploma - Coaching Supervision, Leeds Beckett Univeristy, United Kingdom
- 2012: Post Graduate Diploma - Coaching Psychology, London Metropolitan University
- 2010: Post Graduate Certificate - Business & Executive Coaching , Other, United Kingdom
- 2006: Post Graduate Diploma, Advanced Organisation Consulting, Tavistock Institute, United Kingdom
- 1996: MSc Telecoms, UCL
- 1989: MSc Management Science, University of Manchester, United Kingdom
- 1988: BSc Electronics, University of Manchester, United Kingdom
External Leadership Position
Professional Body leadership position
- 2017: , European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC), United Kingdom
Internal Leadership position with external engagement
Other
- 2017: , European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC), United Kingdom
Member of professional body
Membership
- 2016: Chartered Engineer (CEng) and Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) formerly (IEE) and (IIE), Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) formerly (IEE) and (IIE), United Kingdom
- 2016: Fellow of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce (RSA), Royal Society of Arts (RSA), United Kingdom
- 2016: Member of the Advanced Organisation Consulting Society, Tavistock Institute, Advanced Organisation Consulting Society, Tavistock Institute, United Kingdom
- 2016: Member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Councl (EMCC), European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC), United Kingdom
Programme or Unit leadership
Other
- 2017: , Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom
Senior Lecturer MSc Course Leader
Teaching expertise
- Coaching
- Leadership
Publications
Journal articles
Traynor, V. (2003). An Analysis of the Quality of Education at Unity University College. Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Multidisciplinary Conference.
Traynor, V. (2002). Investigating the Meaning of Educational Change at Unity University College. Proceedings of the First Multidisciplinary Conference.
Conference papers
Traynor, V. (2021). Using EMCC Coaching Standards to Enhance Executive Education. In EMCC Global GPS 2021, Virtual, 15 November 2021 - 19 November 2021.
Traynor, V. (2021). Using applied coaching principlesto improve engagement & impacton executive education & leadershipdevelopment programmes. In Transforming Learning Conference 2021, Virtual, 13 September 2021 - 14 September 2021.
Traynor, V. (2021). The value of innovation to your business – working with Sheffield Business School. In SIP Innovation Festival, Virtual, 15 June 2021 - 17 June 2021.
Traynor, V. (2020). Exploring how we, as EQA providers, enable quality learning for our programme participants. In EMCC Global Provider Summit, Online, 24 November 2020 - 25 November 2020. https://gps2020.emccconference.org/speakers/vincent-traynor/
Traynor, V. (2015). Get into [Csíkszentmihályi's] ‘Flow’.
Reports
Traynor, V. (2020). SYMCA (SCR) Local Economic Partnership - Proposal for Development of Leadership Training.
Traynor, V. (2020). SYMCA (SCR) Local Economic Partnership - Proposal for Coaching Support.
Internet Publications
Traynor, V., Leary-Joyce, J., Murphy, C., Hartog, M., DeHann, E., & Haddock-Millar, J. (2021). EMCC Team Coaching standards - for Training Providers and Professional and Ethical Practice. https://www.emccglobal.org/accreditation/tcqa/
Artefacts
Traynor, V. (2024). HtGM Module 2. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/hqe0wwcjll7qmzicrsruq/Module-2-22Jan24.pptx?rlkey=x7h35vjt50gpbkqocbyh1d81o&dl=0.
Traynor, V. (2024). HtGM Design for Module 7. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/x7g7prphyp9pcwyl7hogm/H2GM-Module-7-Organisational-Design-260224.pptx?rlkey=eejdgjiaso3fgi2mh4zxg8mx9&dl=0.
Traynor, V. (2024). HtGM Module 1. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/82dsn1b7djk5ltfldcgim/Module-1-020224.pptx?rlkey=uguadbx1hf8zvbloyjljdgqfk&dl=0.
Traynor, V. (2024). Made Smarter: Leading Digital Transformation - Workbook. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/dri2prg2aod63dye5dx9l/Workbook-190723.docx?rlkey=1rg6gw24vmj9kltuz0623f4ak&dl=0.
Traynor, V. (2024). Case Study Video - Made Smarter (Marshall Booth). https://vimeo.com/openhousepictures/review/913342328/ff050f73c9.
Traynor, V. (2024). Case Study Video - Made Smarter (Marshall Booth). https://vimeo.com/openhousepictures/review/913342328/ff050f73c9.
Traynor, V. (2024). Mental Health - Looking after yourself. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/p19hx28t8am8hbl8zf162/Additions-for-Getting-Started-260224.pptx?rlkey=4qow5u4wu6uue5726s9k01jf1&dl=0.
Traynor, V., & Traynor, V. (2024). Help to Grow Management - Part 1 design comments. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qm43hh62r1ucqnadeb6rd/Curriculum-Working-Group-Feedback-Log-V4.xlsx?rlkey=8jmjbrii7r9kbr0c30yzblvjm&dl=0.
Traynor, V. (2024). Exec Ed Recommendations. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lc2liqok9wkfjm1gbstup/Exec-Ed-Recommemdations.docx?rlkey=t3gwm1k9xsdh5dw84r2f3yef5&dl=0.
Traynor, V. (2023). Exec Ed strategic options for SBS. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gwffrxv2xd7z3bgo5n9fh/Exec-Ed-Strategy-Options.docx?rlkey=spyqxe12g85inefh7yy78k0e5&dl=0.
Traynor, V. (2023). Manufacturing activities and technologies. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4gi3cuvt0586pi8ar26hc/Manufacturing-Activities-and-Technologies.pptx?rlkey=gn2cldl2fxps1zxz2ro0ojdda&dl=0.
Traynor, V. (2023). Case Studies for Exec Ed bids. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1yj3j6yuuob2n111i9t96/Case-Stories-Pace-and-Legacy-Copy.pptx?rlkey=7fnd70jh5htifxtnd20x9uolt&dl=0.
Traynor, V. (2023). Leading Digital Technology - Course Design. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/38qgjxw9o27hwg3xvt8cw/MS2-LDT-Course-Design-COHORT-1.pptx?rlkey=ka1s1xxr4vpq2z29ymcvasic3&dl=0.
Traynor, V. (2023). Leading Digital Transformation brochure. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/d3nefp574dj3ppwkjyqo2/Leading-Digital-Transformation-brochure.pdf?rlkey=4dykjvbq6qfzgvt3erdfj9dgp&dl=0.
Traynor, V., Whitehouse, P., & Nazrudeen, R. (2022). CABS Help to Grow Management - Programme Handbook. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jlmkk8jcxqz8f8w/AABzHaqu0gcbYeKrKK9ckSc3a/1.%20Programme%20Handbook?dl=0&preview=HtGM+Programme+Handbook+-+Version+5b+-+310122.pptx&subfolder_nav_tracking=1.
Traynor, V. (2021). CABS Help to Grow Management - Instructions for Expert Speakers.
Traynor, V. (2021). CABS Help to Grow Management - Curriculum Training - Video Recording - Module 8.
Traynor, V. (2021). CABS Help to Grow Management - Curriculum Training - Video Recording - Module 11.
Traynor, V. (2021). CABS Help to Grow Management - Curriculum Training - Video Recording - Module 12.
Traynor, V. (2021). Small Business Leadership Programme - Module 3 (Leadership and Employee Engagement).
Traynor, V. (2021). CABS Help to Grow Management - Curriculum Training - Video Recording - Module 10.
Traynor, V. (2021). CABS Help to Grow Management - Curriculum Training - Video Recording - Module 9.
Traynor, V. (2021). CABS Help to Grow Management - Curriculum Training - Video Recording - Module 7.
Traynor, V. (2021). CABS Help to Grow Management - Curriculum Training - Video Recording - Module 2.
Traynor, V. (2021). CABS Help to Grow Management - Curriculum Training - Video Recording - Module 6.
Traynor, V. (2021). CABS Help to Grow Management - Mentor Training - Mentoring Skills.
Traynor, V. (2021). CABS Help to Grow Management - Mentor Training - Mentoring on the Programme.
Traynor, V. (2021). CABS Help to Grow Management - Curriculum Training - Video Recording - Module 4.
Traynor, V. (2021). CABS Help to Grow Management - Curriculum Training - Video Recording - Module 2.
Traynor, V., Whitehouse, P., & Nazrudeen, R. (2021). CABS Help to Grow Management - Curriculum Training - Video Recording - Getting Started.
Traynor, V. (2021). CABS Help to Grow Management - Curriculum Training - Video Recording - Module 1.
Traynor, V. (2021). CABS Help to Grow Management - Curriculum Training - Video Recording - Module 3.
Traynor, V. (2021). CABS Help to Grow Management - Facilitator Training.
Traynor, V. (2020). Valuing the Present to help us through Change. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/valuing-present-help-us-through-change-vincent-traynor/.
Traynor, V. (2019). Speech to South Yorkshire Intermediaries at launch of Local Economic Partnership Scale-Up programme.
Traynor, V. (2013). Using Coaching to Support Ourselves through Turbulent Times - Presentation to North of England Excellence.
Presentations
Traynor, V. (2015). Developing authentic practice.
Traynor, V. (2013). Surrey County Council Case Study.
Traynor, V. (n.d.). Leading Change during Covid 19 – A Case Study of SME Owners 290621. Presented at: Festival of innovation, Sheffield Hallam University, 2021
Other publications
Harris, M., & Traynor, V. (2022). Show your business some love this Valentine’s Day. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/show-your-business-some-love-valentines-day-business-support-gov-uk/?trackingId=0BiE31CCkd2nl8Wnuh%2FYmA%3D%3D
Harris, M., & Traynor, V. (2022). Show your business some love this Valentine’s Day. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/show-your-business-some-love-valentines-day-business-support-gov-uk/?trackingId=0BiE31CCkd2nl8Wnuh%2FYmA%3D%3D
Traynor, V. (2022). How do SME leaders learn? https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-do-sme-leaders-learn-vincent-traynor/