Judy Rees

Judy Rees is a communication trainer and consultant based in Richmond, England. She specializes in enhancing conversations to foster understanding and collaboration, particularly in virtual environments. As the founder of Conversaurus, she focuses on training for geographically-distributed teams, offering skills in virtual team-building and online meeting facilitation.

Professional Experience

• Conversaurus: Founder and consultant, providing training on better communication practices.
• The Better Conversations Foundation: Senior Consultant, contributing to initiatives aimed at improving dialogue within organizations.
• ImpactBasis: Consultant since November 2021, focusing on organizational transformation.
• Freelance: Engaged as an author, speaker, and trainer since 2009, covering topics like Clean Language and Agile methodologies.

Background

Judy has a rich background in journalism, having served as an executive editor and news editor in various media organizations before transitioning to training and consulting. She holds a Master’s degree in Media Technology Administration from the University of the Arts London and has certifications related to Agile practices.

Interests

Her interests include:

• Clean Language: A method for facilitating clearer communication.
• Agile and Scrum methodologies: Focused on improving team dynamics and productivity.
• Psychological safety: Exploring how communication can enhance safety in team environments.

Judy is also active on LinkedIn, sharing insights on communication challenges in healthcare and other sectors, emphasizing the importance of listening to all stakeholders involved.123