Dixon Consulting
Building Inclusive Cultures, One Team at a Time

Career Summary

A strategic and human-centred journey through 30+ years of leadership, learning, and culture transformation.

Daniel Dixon, MSc

Behavioural & Organisational Psychologist | Strategic People & Culture Leader
Montmorillon, France · daniel@danieldixon.net · LinkedIn

Professional Summary

Strategic and results-driven leader with 30+ years of experience across leadership development, organisational psychology, DEIB strategy, HR, and large-scale initiative delivery. Known for integrating behavioural science with human-centred practice to build inclusive, high-performing cultures. With an MSc in Behavioural and Organisational Psychology, I bring grounded expertise and curiosity to leadership, learning, and culture transformation.

Key Highlights

  • 30+ years of experience in leadership, HR, learning, and coaching across public, nonprofit, and global sectors
  • Designed global leadership programmes, scalable onboarding journeys, and enterprise-level engagement strategies
  • Proven success in DEIB strategy and psychological safety integration across cultures and industries
  • Skilled facilitator and conflict mediator with extensive background in intercultural dialogue and systems coaching
  • Experienced in event and retreat strategy, from concept to delivery, including remote and hybrid formats
  • Hands-on leader with performance system, L&D platform, and people ops experience (e.g. BambooHR, LMS)
  • Fluent in behavioural and organisational psychology, with deep applied knowledge of inclusive leadership development
  • Longstanding advocate for belonging, compassion, and community-centred leadership grounded in evidence-based practice

Professional Experience

Beyond Work | Founder & Community Experience Strategist | 2025–Present

  • Founded a purpose-driven platform to foster leadership capability, workplace connection, and learning culture.
  • Created the ACTIVE Model to scale behavioural learning and development via gamification, social learning, and performance support.
  • Lead community building, virtual event design, and partnership strategy to support enterprise growth and impact.

Dixon Consulting | Founder & Principal Consultant | 2008–Present

  • Partner with global clients and nonprofits to deliver people-first strategies and inclusive leadership programmes.
  • Provide executive coaching, design DEIB frameworks, and support strategic HR transformation across industries.
  • Facilitate experiential workshops and retreats focused on connection, growth, and culture change.

Potential Project | Client Team Lead & Senior Manager | 2021–2025

  • Led a global client operations team delivering high-impact leadership development programmes and retreats for Fortune 500 clients.
  • Launched Connectopia, a remote-first culture and engagement initiative; facilitated onboarding and internal capability building.
  • Translated behavioural science into practical interventions, fostering team effectiveness, trust, and inclusive learning.

European Commission / Erasmus+ | L&D Strategist & Mobility Manager | 2015–2021

  • Directed EU-funded learning, leadership, and inclusion initiatives across Europe, MENA, and Africa.
  • Developed intercultural training, managed visa and employment compliance, and built professional learning networks.
  • Contributed to policy and practice in digital inclusion, youth development, and collaborative education.

The Nexus Connection | Principal Facilitator | 2021–2025

  • Founded and led an initiative focused on conflict resolution, inclusive dialogue, and leadership coaching.
  • Facilitated structured conversations that supported psychological safety, equity, and trust across organisations.

Additional Experience

  • Director of L&D – ACIL France (2023–Present)
  • Executive Director – ACSESO (2013–2021)
  • Director – The Dixon Academy (2009–2021)
  • Managing Principal – Youth Work Today (2020–2021)
  • Team Leader – Coventry City Council (1998–2009)

Education & Certifications

  • MSc, Behavioural & Organisational Psychology – London Metropolitan University (2024)
  • Project Management Specialisation (Google)
  • Systemic Coaching & Constellations, Deep Learning in Psych Sciences, Growth Hacking
  • Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Professional), French & Dutch (Basic)

Publications

  • Thesis: The Effectiveness of DEIB Initiatives in Fostering Inclusive Workplace Cultures
  • A Predictive Model of Youth Bystanders’ Helping Attitudes
  • Digital Outing Confidence & Online Aggressiveness in Cyberbullying
  • Intercultural Competence for Youth Workers (Case Study Book)