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Shirley Atkar

Supporter · DISC type s
Strategic Consultant at Harrington Blue & Partners
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Shirley is a Strategic Consultant at Harrington Blue & Partners, drawing on an extensive background in educational leadership as a principal and head teacher. A graduate of The University of Birmingham, she is highly skilled in executive coaching, performance management, and team leadership, consistently focusing on achieving the best possible outcomes.

Having recently relocated to Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, Shirley is deeply engaged with the citys culture of growth and hospitality. She is passionate about mental wellbeing, personal development, and philanthropy, actively supporting transformative charity work. She also draws inspiration from authors like Dr. Seuss for her own personal journey.

Shirley is involved in a project that uses AI to connect female global leaders and uplift humanity.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Strategic Consultant
Job Level
Senior
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Personality Overview

How Shirley shows up

Thoughtful In Approach
Risk-averse
Procedural

They prefer to follow rules and procedures. They get along well with all people. They are unlikely to become strong champions as they don't prefer pushing other people.

Priorities

Topics Shirley cares about

Educational Leadership
Her career has been dedicated to education, serving as a Principal at Oaktree Primary and Head Teacher at multiple schools in the UK.
Women's Empowerment
She actively supports connecting female global leaders through a conference project, aiming to "uplift humanity through women. "
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Career

Work history

12-2024
Strategic Consultant
Harrington Blue & Partners
8-2024
Director
Principles of Wellbeing
8-2022 - 8-2024
Principal at Oaktree Primary
Oaktree Primary School
1-2013 - 4-2022
Head teacher
St George's Church of England Primary School
9-1997 - 12-2012
Head of School
St James C of E Primary School, Hands
In the press

Media appearances

Team – Harrington Blue & Partners. Featured in Harrington Blue & Partners
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Education
1993 - 1997
Bachelor of Education (BEd)
The University of Birmingham
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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