Danielle Bryant
About Danielle Bryant
Danielle Bryant serves as the Head of Leadership Development at Legal & General, bringing extensive experience from various sectors including sports, military, and corporate environments. She holds advanced degrees in Performance Psychology from The University of Edinburgh and has a strong commitment to human-centered leadership and change management.
Current Role at Legal & General
Danielle Bryant serves as the Head of Leadership Development at Legal & General, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on creating and implementing leadership strategies that prioritize human-centered approaches. Her work involves driving change within the organization and fostering an environment conducive to leadership growth.
Previous Experience at Quan
Prior to her current role, Danielle worked at Quan as the Head of People Science for a duration of six months in 2021. In this capacity, she contributed to employee well-being initiatives, utilizing her expertise in psychology to enhance workplace culture and employee engagement.
Diverse Background in Human Performance
Danielle has extensive experience across various sectors, including sports, military, and corporate environments. She worked as a Human Performance Specialist at MOD UK from 2009 to 2013, where she applied psychological principles to improve performance within the RAF Cranwell. Her diverse background equips her with the skills to adapt to different contexts and audiences.
Educational Qualifications
Danielle holds multiple degrees in psychology. She earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology from Loughborough University from 2002 to 2005. She then pursued a Master of Science (MSc) in Performance Psychology at The University of Edinburgh from 2005 to 2006, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the same field from 2007 to 2011. Her academic background supports her professional endeavors in leadership and human performance.
Career at Emirates
Danielle held several roles at Emirates, including Senior Psychologist from 2014 to 2016, Leadership & Talent Manager (Coaching & Mentoring) from 2016 to 2018, and Head of Talent Optimisation from 2018 to 2020. In these positions, she focused on talent development and optimization, leveraging her psychological expertise to enhance leadership capabilities within the organization.