Quirky Bird Strengths
I help leadership teams work better together, with more energy, trust and impact.
My Contact Information
Contact Name
Maria Salkeld
Enquiry Email
maria.salkeld@quirkybirdstrengths.co.uk
Contact me by
Email, Social Media
Timezone
Europe/London
Description
I’m a leadership coach and leadership development designer with a long corporate career and a belief that teams can thrive, not just cope.
I work with senior leadership teams who feel stretched or flat beneath the surface, as well as those who are performing well and want to raise the bar.
My work blends coaching, team workshops and thoughtful programme design, using strengths-based tools such as Strengthscope to improve communication, build trust and create the energy needed for sustainable performance, without burnout.
Guest Speaking Interests
Would you be open to Public Speaking?
Yes
Are you open to guesting on Podcasts?
Yes
What topics would you be able to speak about?
Strengths-based leadership and team performance - How understanding what energises people improves trust, engagement and results.
Why teams feel flat even when they are delivering - Spotting hidden energy drains and moving teams from firefighting to flow.
Senior leadership teams: from good to great- What helps experienced leadership teams raise the bar without burning out.
Building trust, psychological safety and honest communication at work - Why “nice teams” still struggle and how to create healthier team dynamics.
Modern leadership development that actually sticks - Why experiential, strengths-led approaches create real behaviour change.
Why teams feel flat even when they are delivering - Spotting hidden energy drains and moving teams from firefighting to flow.
Senior leadership teams: from good to great- What helps experienced leadership teams raise the bar without burning out.
Building trust, psychological safety and honest communication at work - Why “nice teams” still struggle and how to create healthier team dynamics.
Modern leadership development that actually sticks - Why experiential, strengths-led approaches create real behaviour change.
Services
What services do you offer?
Leadership Coaching (one-to-one and team), Leadership Development Design, Senior Leadership Team Workshops, Strengths-based culture and team development (using Strengthscope).
I work with leadership teams and senior leaders who feel stuck, stretched or a bit out of sync, as well as those who are doing well and want to move from good to great.
Using a strengths-based approach, I help teams communicate more openly, build trust and work more effectively together.
My work is practical, engaging and rooted in real workplace challenges, helping leaders and teams build confidence, strengthen collaboration and achieve sustainable performance without burnout.
I work with leadership teams and senior leaders who feel stuck, stretched or a bit out of sync, as well as those who are doing well and want to move from good to great.
Using a strengths-based approach, I help teams communicate more openly, build trust and work more effectively together.
My work is practical, engaging and rooted in real workplace challenges, helping leaders and teams build confidence, strengthen collaboration and achieve sustainable performance without burnout.
Social Media Links
Other
https://www.quirkybirdstrengths.co.uk
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasalkeld/
Instagram
Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/quirkybirdstrengths/