Penny Firshman
Enthusiast · DISC type iPenny Firshman is an accomplished occupational therapist with over 16 years of experience in critical care, neurology, and complex rehabilitation. She has held clinical leadership roles within the NHS and now works independently, providing specialist services. She earned a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.
Deeply passionate about patient advocacy, Pennys work is informed by her personal experience as a sibling-carer for her brother. This lived experience provides her with authentic empathy for navigating complex health and social care systems, and she is a vocal supporter of organizations that assist informal carers.
She has served as an Associate Lecturer at Brunel University and the University of Liverpool.
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They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.
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Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.
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