Find out more about us.
Our story starts in 2014, when changes in our lives dramatically shifted our working realities.
Whilst discussing the challenge of the juggle over a cup of [strong] tea, something interesting happened. What had felt like an unsolvable situation individually, started to feel like an opportunity.
Determined not to become one of the growing numbers of ‘mid-career’ women fading from the professional landscape, we found a new confidence together. We started to brainstorm ways to protect the career we had each worked so hard for. We came up with a plan.
We would re-write the rules and share one role; a role where we could combine skills and blend styles. Shared values, collaboration, care, courage and commitment were going to be our differentiator. They would unlock our ability to deliver our work goal; exceptional performance, whilst improving wellbeing for us both.
Little did we know how daring this plan would be.
Over the eleven years that followed, we have been referred to as ‘trail blazers’ demonstrating a unique working model for organisational performance, personal achievement, career progression and wellbeing at work.
Since leaving the organisation where the job-share started, to take an inaugural executive job-share in another organisation, we kickstarted a ‘career-share’ which has now gone far beyond our original expectations of simply sharing a role.
We have navigated role changes across companies and sectors, each move making our story even more unique. By role modelling, and leading positive disruption, we’re proud of the legacy we leave at each organisation we have served.
Our shared values of collaboration, care, courage and commitment, remain true and are the foundation of Daring Two Consulting. It is our mission to support people and organisations to think creatively, and a little more daringly, about the world we create at work.
A bit about Alix
I have worked in HR for over 25 years, job-sharing with Charlotte Cherry for well over a decade now. My career path has progressed within varied contexts; from global FTSE companies to SMEs, entrepreneurial and partnership organisations.
I am a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Personnel and Development. I love partnering at the heart of organisations and coaching talent, teams and leaders. Leaders have an extraordinary impact on the human experience at work. I feel a great sense of responsibility to support and develop inclusive leaders, who build brilliant teams, happy people and outstanding results.
Developing my career with Charlotte has been an incredible experience and a privilege. The partnership has enabled me to develop and progress further than I could ever have imagined.
I live in north Bristol with my husband Adrian, a secondary school teacher, and our two children Zack, 22 and Sophie 19, who are part way through flying the nest (i.e., they keep coming back). Central to family life is Ernie, our 6-year-old black miniature schnauzer.
A bit about Charlotte
I think it’s fair to say that I fell into the world of HR by accident, however, I have been incredibly fortunate to have found a profession that I love. I have spent over 25 years growing my career across a range of industries; from Financial Services, Engineering and Retail to global FTSE, start up and Partnership organisations.
The last 12 years have been the most rewarding for me, having found my ‘partner in work’, Alix. Together, we have been able to accelerate our executive HR careers, leading teams, partnering senior leadership teams, and role modelling a different career path.
I live in south Bristol with my husband James, an accountant, and our two children, Jasmine, and Alfie, who keep us busy with their sporting and social activities. When not running around after children, I (try!) to keep healthy through running.