Jo Penniston

Jo has extensive experience supporting individuals with barriers to employment back into work, and most recently worked as the designated safeguarding lead for a national charity.

With her background and working as a qualified life coach, Jo is highly skilled in working with others, communicating and managing emotionally charged situations. For Jo, active listening is crucial to fully understand an individual's perspective and needs, leading to more effective outcomes.

Jo says: “I became a Guardian as I feel very strongly about fairness at work, as all people should be treated with respect and not afraid to have a voice to speak up. My job is to help by giving emotional support and to help organisations to have a positive culture of speaking up and openness.”