Meet our team
We believe understanding your personality, really truly understanding it,
provides people with a sense of their identity and the ‘know-how’
to realise their potential and thrive in a changing world.
‘People and potential, first’ – a phrase that sits at the heart of Facet5. It’s something we live and breathe by. It’s the reason why Facet5 continues to constantly evolve, it sits at the core of our solutions, it drives the Facet5 experience.
Our team is built on exactly the same premise, it’s all about the people and the potential they offer to help shape, craft and deliver an exceptional experience for each and every one of our clients.
Norman Buckley
Founder & Author
Norman has been leading the conversation around personality assessment and profiling for over 40 years. His unwavering focusing during this time has been on delivering practical organisational benefits underpinned by deep psychological understanding.
Norman graduated in Psychology in Sydney and gained initial experience with an Australian consulting organisation. From 1978 he ran his own UK company, pioneering the use of custom-built assessment and development processes. He worked extensively on biographical and personality data analysis.
Facet5 was officially launched in January 1990, based on ten years of research in personality theory. Norman continues to play a pivotal role in the continual development of the tool.
Rebekah Williams
Director & co-author
Rebekah joined Facet5 in 1996 following a career in clinical psychological research before transitioning into the field of business psychology. Not wanting to stop there, Rebekah gained her masters degree in Organisational Psychology.
From here she worked with organisations in both the public and private sector, delivering key consulting assignments for major organisational change/restructuring programmes.
Rebekah joined Facet5 in 1996, initially developing a unique range of personal development methodologies. During this time she also delivered many individual and team development programmes for both UK and European clients. Her work with Facet5 ranged from individual assessment, leadership development and teambuilding to the design and delivery of training programmes to transfer complex knowledge and technology to clients.
Facet5 moved its headquarters to Australia in 2000 and Rebekah relocated to Sydney as a Director and co-author. She continues to be involved in global product development.
Global team
Grant Gemmell
Managing Director
Grant Gemmell
Facet5 Global – Managing Director
Facet5 Family:
Advocate
Grant’s profile
Grant is an exuberant, out-going person who enjoys making friends and has a genuine interest in people coupled with a flexible, but focused, goal orientation.
“One of the most powerful ways we have to communicate is language. When we have a common, easy, yet meaningful language we create greater understanding and appreciation of the similarities and differences we have between each other. Facet5 for me, gives us this common language around one of the most important aspects of ourselves – our personality. With this – everything is possible”
Sonja King
Operations Manager
Sonja King
Facet5 Global – Operations Manager
Facet5 Family:
Facilitator
Sonja’s profile
Sonja is sociable with a genuine interest in and liking for people. Tolerant and understanding, often putting others’ needs first. Sonja is creative and freethinking and always tries to work with people and find genuine consensus.
“There are many things I love about Facet5 however the one thing that has always stood out for me is that everyone at Facet5 shares the same vision and are dedicated to unlocking potential in individuals, teams and leaders. Since joining the Facet5 family I have been inspired and have purpose in understanding the model and how we help others realise their potential as well as their preferred styles, to harness their strengths and develop personal goals.”
Rachel Scriven
Product & Solutions Lead
Rachel Scriven
Facet5 Global – Product & Solutions lead
Facet5 Family:
Coach
Rachel’s profile
Rachel is ethical and dedicated and has the interests of others firmly at heart. Rachel may be a quiet member of a group but one whose input will always be supported by careful thought and well-researched data.
“Data can shine a fascinating spotlight on our individual & collective human stories. This is a huge part of why I love my job and seeing the impact that personality for the individuals and teams who experience it. I am privileged to work alongside an inspiring team of people from around the world on truly collaborative and meaningful projects and programmes.”
Nathan Boddy
System Developer
Nathan Boddy
Facet5 Global – System Developer
Facet5 Family:
Idealist
Nathan’s profile
Nathan is a philosophical individual whose concern is for the well being of others. An original and idealistic thinker whose contributions, although infrequent, are often pivotal points.
“I love Facet5 for it’s surprisingly accurate self reflection and positive outlook. It gives you a simple framework to talk about individual differences and appreciate their varied contributions to the team.”
Heather Ball
Customer Support Lead
Heather Ball
Facet5 Global – Customer Support Lead
Facet5 Family:
Coach
Heather’s profile
Heather is ethical and dedicated and has the interests of others firmly at heart. Heather may be a quiet member of a group but one whose input will always be supported by careful thought and well-researched data.
“I love Facet5 because it is clear, relatable and accurate. I live it and refer to it numerous times every day. It is embedded in my day to day life. We have a lot of fun with it too, using it to guess other people’s families!”
Nicola Jeffrey
Customer Project Delivery Lead
Nicola Jeffrey
Facet5 Global – Customer Project Delivery Lead
Facet5 Family:
Coach
Nicola’s profile
Nicola is ethical and dedicated and has the interests of others firmly at heart. Nicola may be a quiet member of a group but one whose input will always be supported by careful thought and well-researched data.
“What I love about Facet5 is that it is so easy to understand and relate to. Yes, it highlights strengths. But, for me, the value is in the insightful takeaways. Helping me think about aspects of my personality that I otherwise may not have recognised.
I can confidently say Facet5 has made me think about how I act in certain situations. And interact with others. Giving me an added layer of self-assurance in some key areas of the work environment.”
Helen Amiss
Marketing Manager
Helen Amiss
Facet5 Global – Marketing Manager
Facet5 Family:
Specialist
Helen’s profile
Helen is quiet and thoughtful. Enjoying in-depth intellectual pursuits and valuing independence and autonomy. Careful, reflective and a likely source of expert knowledge.
“Facet5 not only opened my eyes to understanding myself but also to those around me.
For me, one of the things I love about Facet5 is that it takes something complex (personality) and makes it simple for everyone to understand.“
Clive Bartlett
Campaign Marketing Manager
Clive Bartlett
Facet5 Global – Campaign and Digital Marketing Manager
Facet5 Family:
Traditionalist
Clive’s profile
People like Clive are solid. They are driven by powerful beliefs and a desire to help people. They have strong value systems, which they are prepared to defend.
“In my quest to understand the bigger picture I like to investigate both sides of every story. And Facet5 feeds nicely into this. With reports that not only shine a light on personality but provide insight into how others perceive those personality traits. I can truly say, reading my report for the first time was a real ‘Ah Ha’ moment.
As a marketer, to be 100% behind the products and services you champion is a dream. And, for me, Facet5 makes this so easy.“
Irene Gardiner
Finance Manager
Irene Gardiner
Facet5 Global – Finance Manager
Facet5 Family:
Explorer.
Irene’s profile
People like Irene are sociable and outgoing. Irene’s concern with sharing ideas and reaching consensus can be a highly valuable lubricant to the workings of a team. Energetic and innovative, they relish novelty and excitement.
Jessica Symes Toomey – MSc
In-resident expert (Career)
Jessica Symes Toomey – MSc (CoachPsyc)
Facet5 Global – In-Resident Expert (Career Coaching)
Facet5 Family:
Advocate
Jessica’s profile
Jessica has an exuberant manner. And likes nothing more than to get things moving – whilst motivating others. If there’s a discussion, you’ll find her getting fully involved. Creating a working environment that is spontaneous and fun. And helping form new ideas – of which she has lots.
“I am beyond excited to be joining the Facet5 Global team in this in-residence capacity. I have been using Facet5 for over a decade as the most integral part of my work and to be given the opportunity to work with this incredible team is thrilling. I am looking forward to what we can create together and deliver for the wider Facet5 community in the career coaching space.”
Meet our wider team
Christine von der Heide
Facet5 Germany
Christine Von Der Heide
Facet5 Germany
Facet5 Family:
Specialist
Christine’s profile
Christine is quiet and thoughtful. Enjoying in-depth intellectual pursuits and valuing independence and autonomy. Careful, reflective and a likely source of expert knowledge.
Viola Naust Schulz
Facet5 Germany
Viola Naust-Schulz
Facet5 Germany
Facet5 Family:
Developer
Viola’s profile
Viola is warm and sympathetic with a genuine interest in and desire to help others. Viola is a staunch defender of others and will defuse the tension in most teams.
“As Anthony Robbins says: ‘The way we communicate with others, and with ourselves, ultimately determines the quality of our lives.’
Through the measurement of personality, and a structured framework based on science, we can help people understand and achieve this with ease. This is what I love about Facet5.”
John Langford
Facet5 Denmark
John Langford
Facet5 Denmark
Facet5 Family:
Developer
John’s profile
John is warm and sympathetic with a genuine interest in and desire to help others. John is a staunch defender of others and will defuse the tension in most teams.
“I love Facet5 because it is valid, based on research and helps people reach their potentials, enhance communication and interpersonal skills through easy accessible and non-judgemental insights. Facet5 offers a shortcut in developing crucial positive changes in personal behavior and teams.”
Michelle Cieciura
Facet5 Australia
Michelle Cieciura
Facet5 Australia
Facet5 Family:
Promoter
Michelles profile
You will always know when Michelle is in a room. The determination and energy combined with creativity and innovation makes Michelle a powerful contributor within an organisation.
“I love Facet5 because it provides a consistent, reliable and accessible language to describe behaviour.”
Robert McMorrow
Facet5 Australia
Robert McMorrow
Facet5 Australia
Facet5 Family:
Advocate
Robert’s profile:
Robert is an exuberant, out-going person who enjoys making friends and has a genuine interest in people coupled with a flexible, but focused, goal orientation.
“I love Facet5 as it sets up meaningful and productive conversations with individuals and teams”
Francesco Caputo
Facet5 Australia
Francesco Caputo
Facet5 Associate (APAC)
Facet5 Family:
Supporter
Francesco’s profile:
Francesco can cushion the workings of a team with a concern for good relations. Open-minded and a good listener, Francesco has the welfare of others at heart. Francesco works in the interest of genuine consensus believing everyone has a right to share their opinions and views.
“I was first introduced to facet5 in early 2011 and have been using it ever since. I find it a really effective way to develop individuals and teams.”
Cyndie Streather
Facet5 USA
Cyndie Streather
Facet5 USA
Facet5 Family:
Advocate
Cyndie’s profile:
Cyndie is an exuberant, out-going person who enjoys making friends and has a genuine interest in people coupled with a flexible, but focused, goal orientation.
Associate consultants
Tracy Arnold
Tracy Arnold
Facet5 Associate
Facet5 Family:
Facilitator
Tracy’s profile
Tracy is sociable with a genuine interest in and liking for people. Tolerant and understanding, often putting others’ needs first. Tracy is creative and freethinking and always tries to work with people and find genuine consensus.
“Facet5 always has a place at some point in the work I do whether it’s 1:1 coaching, team coaching or development programmes as it accelerates insight and meaningful conversations.”
Sybille Gibbons
Sybille Gibbons
Facet5 Associate
Facet5 Family:
Facilitator
Sybille’s profile
Sybille is sociable with a genuine interest in and liking for people. Tolerant and understanding, often putting others’ needs first. Sybille is creative and freethinking and always tries to work with people and find genuine consensus.
“I love that Facet5 is so easy to read and relate to . I recognised myself in my profile immediately and the report continues to be a great platform for me to share information about my personality and my preferences.”
Robert Herring
Robert Herring
Facet5 Associate
Facet5 Family:
Advocate
Robert’s profile:
Robert is an exuberant, out-going person who enjoys making friends and has a genuine interest in people coupled with a flexible, but focused, goal orientation.
Smita Elmore
Smita Elmore
Facet5 Associate
Facet5 Family:
Facilitator
Smita’s profile:
Smita is sociable with a genuine interest in and liking for people. Tolerant and understanding, often putting others’ needs first. Smita is creative and freethinking and always tries to work with people and find genuine consensus.
“The key differentiator between Facet5 and other models I have used in the past is the way it looks at Emotionality. It isn’t easy to put language and experience to the idea of stress and tension, however, given today’s organisational focus on resilience and wellbeing alongside appropriate risk awareness, this facet really does become a game changer for many people. And consistently provides a unique perspective.”
Dr Pete Hammett
Dr Pete Hammett
Facet5 Associate (Americas)
Facet5 Family:
Generalist
Pete’s profile:
Pete is an outgoing fun loving person with strong, yet flexible, views and a genuine compassion for others. Keen to achieve with a sense of vision and purpose.
“The Facet 5 is one of the most impactful personality assessments I’ve utilized. The best personality assessments are grounded in science and research, and Facet 5 clearly checks this box. But what sets Facet 5 apart is the ability to extend impact beyond foundational insights on personality into awareness on specific individual development, communications, and team dynamics. And as a leadership coach, the depth of resources provided by Facet 5 greatly enhances my effectiveness.”
Charlotte Hinks
Charlotte Hinks
Facet5 Associate
Facet5 Family:
Supporter
Charlotte’s profile:
Charlotte can cushion the workings of a team with a concern for good relations. Open-minded and a good listener, Charlotte has the welfare of others at heart. Charlotte works in the interest of genuine consensus believing everyone has a right to share their opinions and views.
“I love Facet5 because it provides a consistent, reliable and accessible language to describe behaviour.”
Roger Coles
Roger Coles
Facet5 Associate
Facet5 Family:
Specialist
Rodger’s profile:
Roger is quiet and thoughtful. Enjoying in-depth intellectual pursuits and valuing independence and autonomy. Careful, reflective and a likely source of expert knowledge.
Our global partner network
The Facet5 team extends way beyond the folks featured above. Our wider team of partners and distributors are located across the globe and work with us to help others realise their potential.
Our extended team currently spans 60 countries. You can find out where Facet5 is available here.
