Internal Audit Staff completes Leadership Training with Coached

#TurksandCaicos, April 15, 2024 – The Office of the Chief Internal Auditor (OCIA) is pleased to announce that Ms. Abbigail Clarke (Senior Internal Auditor) has completed a one-on Leadership course. This course was facilitated by Mrs. Zena Dennis-Tucker from Coached.

These one-on-one sessions covered a range of topic areas which included: problem solving specific to the workplace and culture, motivating, and encouraging team members, effective communication skills, mastering the art of effective coaching techniques, building a culture of care and engagement, and bringing awareness to leadership styles through self-analysis.

This initiative aided in the development of Ms. Clarke’s leadership abilities and was tailored to suit her needs specifically because of its one-on-one nature. The different elements and topics covered in the coaching sessions have enabled Ms. Clarke to have a well-rounded knowledge of leadership concepts and have given her the tools to excel in her role as Senior Internal Auditor.

Full funding for this programme was provided by the Deputy Governor’s Office through the Professional Development Fund (PDF).

Comments by Ms. Clarke

This experience with Coached has been unique. It afforded my coach, Zena and I the opportunity to assess where I currently am and to develop from my skills from there. It was customised specifically for my leadership development needs, and that made it a worthwhile experience. These sessions have provided me with the knowledge and opportunity to develop my leadership skills in a number of different areas and this aided in building the capacity of myself, the Department and by extension the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) Government.

Special thanks is due to the TCI Government, particularly the Deputy Governor’s Office, for their assistance in making this opportunity possible. Special thanks is also due to my team at the OCIA and my family for their continued support as I bring this chapter to an end. I look forward to contributing to the betterment of the Turks and Caicos Islands with my added knowledge and skills.

Comments by Zena Dennis-Tucker – Founder of coached (www.coachedworld.com)

Our leadership training at coached is founded on the principle of cultivating leaders capable of producing successive leaders within various industries, establishing an ongoing cycle of leadership excellence not only throughout the Caribbean region but also on an international scale.

It’s a profound honor to elevate communities like the Turks and Caicos Islands community, aiming not only to advance excellence but also to showcase that local talent holds significant value, contributing to the sustainability of talent both regionally and on the global stage. Collaborating one to one with professionals such as Abbigail Clarke, a Senior Internal Auditor at the Office of the Chief Internal Auditor TCI, highlights the caliber of talent present in the Caribbean. We feel privileged to have been the chosen company to initiate her journey, elevating her mindset and leadership capabilities which will have a lasting positive impact for generations in Turks and Caicos.

As we continue to raise the profile of Caribbean professionals let us continue to ensure that they are fully equipped with the tools necessary for continuous improvement and expertise within the region. Abbigail is without a doubt an exemplary asset to the Turks and Caicos Islands in her field and her journey within the leadership space is worth following closely.

Thank you to Abbigail’s Leader Marlon Shippie, Chief Internal Auditor, for acknowledging her talent and leadership potential, and for investing in this invaluable experience. Abbigail’s success serves as an inspiration and a testament to the capabilities present in the Caribbean, furthering the mission to establish leaders who can produce other leaders in the industry and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

A special thank you to the Deputy Governor’s Office for your support in enabling this opportunity. Your commitment to contributing to a better Turks and Caicos Islands is truly commendable, and we are confident Abbigail’s newfound expertise will be an asset to the progress of your community.