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Ed Farrell

Ed Farrell is a retired investment banker, executive coach and board director, with a passion for helping people on their journeys. He lives in England with his wife, Zaza, and their dog. Farrell enjoys going to London to meet up with his three children and friends who are on similar journeys. And the odd Board Meeting. And loves music. And helicopters. 🚁 Ed Farrell edfarrell@gbbp.uk

ABOUT ED FARRELL

A life of experience.
A broader view.

Investment banking, executive coaching and the boardroom have given Ed plenty of reasons to step back and look again.

Ideas for
the everyday.

Ed Farrell is a retired investment banker, executive coach and board director, based in England. His books explore leadership, perspective and creative confidence.

In Helicopter: Leading from Higher Ground, a lesson learned during his time at Shell becomes a practical way to think about leadership: step back, focus, act and review.

The questions are familiar. What are we really trying to achieve? Where will my involvement help? What could I be missing? And what should I do next?

Away from work and writing, Ed enjoys time with his wife, Zaza, their dog, his three children and friends. Music is a continuing pleasure.

And helicopters, of course.

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