Dr Gillian Russell has had an extensive and varied professional career. Having initially been a professional musician, she left the world of the arts to become a sales and marketing professional, eventually becoming the CEO of a large legal practice in the UK. She has worked as a Business Psychologist with a range of organisations, from large corporates to start-ups to help understand and build on the skills and potential of people. As an OD consultant she has helped with large scale cultural and process changes, mergers & acquisitions and customer profiling with a focus on Leadership and Management training and coaching.
She has also worked within the Public and Third sectors and has increasingly seen the challenges faced in complex health, medical and social settings and has helped effect change through new approaches to Leadership.
As a speaker, coach and external consultant she is passionate about harnessing ‘difference’ to stimulate innovation and change and now, as a Trans+ person is part of a community that faces continuous change and challenge.
Related Episodes
Transvox - The EHRC Guidance and how to Respond
In this episode of Transvox, hosts Jenny Harvey and Gillian Russell discuss the recent developments surrounding the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) consultations, which focus on guidance potentially affecting the rights of trans individuals in the UK. They also give tips on how to compl...
Transvox - Exploring Aesthetic Medicine and Gender Affirmation with Dr. Oli Curwin
In this episode of Transvox, the Gillian welcomes Dr. Oli Curwin, an aesthetics doctor and full-time surgical trainee specialising in colorectal surgery. Dr. Curwin discusses their work in providing gender-affirming care within the trans and non-binary community. He explains the various treatments ...
Transvox - Embracing Authenticity: A Journey of Gender Transition with Virginia Maine
In this episode of Transvox, Virginia Maine, also known as Ginny, shares her heartfelt and inspiring journey of gender transition. She recounts her initial realisation of being a girl at age 12, her struggles with gender dysphoria, and the challenges faced during the HIV/AIDS crisis. She details he...
Transvox - In the News - Is this the beginning of a real fightback?
This week Gillian and Jenny discuss the recent developments taking place since the Supreme Court ruling and they begin to wonder whether many of the activities taking place are the sign of a fight back happening with some degree of progress. They touch on the IGLA survey, a recent recording of the ...
Transvox - The Trans Liberation Conference
In this episode of Transvox, Gillian welcomes Chris Parkes, a senior lecturer in history education at King's College London, to discuss life, the universe, and everything non-binary. Chris shares personal insights into his journey of identifying as non-binary and the evolving terminology associated...
Transvox - Good News: From Tiaras to Trans Activism
In this episode of Transvox, hosts Gillian and Jenny take a break from the gloom to talk about positive developments in the trans community. Starting with a lighthearted discussion about tiaras and the new American Pope, the conversation spans a range of topics including the legacy of April Ashley,...
Transvox - In the News - EHRC, FA and the BMA - Don't Panic!
In this episode of Transvox, Gillian and Jenny Harvey discuss a broad range of topical issues affecting the trans community and quickly dive into a packed agenda. Key topics include the EHRC's interim guidance following a Supreme Court judgment, organizations' responses to it, and the implications ...
Transvox - Trans Plus Research Conference - News..!
In this episode of Transvox, host Gillian welcomes Abi Parks from Beyond Reflections to discuss the upcoming Trans+ Research Conference. Scheduled for May 15th at Bournemouth University, the conference has recently become free to attend thanks to a generous donation from Facial Team.. Abi and Gilli...
Transvox - Reflecting on the Supreme Court Judgment on Trans Rights
In this episode of Transvox, hosts Jenny and Gillian discuss the recent Supreme Court judgment regarding the Equality Act and its impact on trans rights in the UK. They detail the legal interpretation, which holds that 'sex' in the Equality Act refers to biological sex, allowing organisations to re...
Transvox - Our reaction to the Supreme Court Ruling - Emergency Episode
In this emergency episode of Transvox, recorded on April 16, 2025, host Gillian invites PR agent Aby Hawker to discuss a disturbing Supreme Court ruling that defines women's rights and health based on biology rather than gender. The conversation explores the implications for the trans community, so...