Meet Ann Todd
MSc Psychology, MBA, PGCert Consultation and Psychotherapeutic Supervision
Ann Todd is the Principal Consultant and founder of The Performance Practice, a coaching and consulting practice helping people and organisations work through significant change with confidence and clarity.
With an MSc in Psychology, an MBA, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Consultation and Psychotherapeutic Supervision, Ann brings a unique combination of psychological depth, business acumen, and systemic insight. Her work helps individuals and teams understand behaviour, improve relationships and lead transformation that lasts.
Professional Affiliations:
Experience
Across her consulting and leadership roles, Ann led and facilitated significant and positive change initiatives for organisations, including Citigroup, Credit Suisse, National Grid, HBOS, Elexon and The Big Issue.
She founded IQEQ Network, a reflective space for senior professionals responsible for performance and people management, with members from organisations such as Barclays, Bupa, Discovery, Tesco, Disney, and Aviva Investors.
Early in her career, she contributed to government policy and inclusion as a Commissioner (representing Network London) through the Women’s National Commission, advising on issues around the rights and progress of Women and Girls, which informed the progress made during the Blair governments. Later, she was a NAWO (National Association of Women’s Organisations) trustee. This experience deepened her skill in navigating complex systems and balancing multiple stakeholder perspectives.
Areas of Specialisation
Business
Management & Leadership Coaching
For senior professionals seeking external, confidential support, especially when in-house coaching is unavailable, politically complex, or not the right fit.
Ann helps leaders bring emotional intelligence and authenticity to their decision-making, communication, and influence.
Parents
EHCP Coaching & Support
Alongside her organisational coaching work, Ann offers specialist guidance for parents and carers navigating the UK’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process.
She draws on both professional expertise and lived experience to help families understand the system, communicate confidently with schools and local authorities, and secure the right support for their children.
Qualifications
| Qualification | What Does It Mean In Practice? |
| MSC Psychology | Understanding the science of behaviour: What is a choice, what is not and how meaningful change really happens. |
| MBA (Master of Business Administration) | Skilled in strategic thinking, influence, collaboration and leadership. Expert in project management and direction. |
| PGCert Consultation and Psychotherapeutic Supervision (Learning & Change) | A systemic, integrative approach to coaching. Expertise in Transformative Learning and Change, and in supervising professionals working with emotions and change. |
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