Gerry Lynch

Born in Liverpool in 1953, Gerry moved to North Wales in 1973. Having trained as a teacher, specialising in Outdoor Education at Bangor, he ran the YHA`s climbing courses for 3 years before taking over the business independently. Since then he has substantially broadened the scope of the business, in both the range of activities and development training offered. Throughout this time he has continued to work in partnership with other people, which he feels continues his personal development and ensures that he keeps up to date with current best practice.

He feels that his association with Challenge, which extends for more than a decade, is due to the variety of work and the like minded people involved. Those that put “quality of life” issues to the forefront.

Qualifications.

Cert. Education (O. Ed)

Mountain Instructors Certificate

BCU/WCA Coach level 3

Cave / Mine Leader

HSE Advanced First Aid Trainer

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Belbin Team Roles

Type.

MBTI – ISTJ (Introvert, Sensing, Thinking, Judging)

TMS – Assessor Developer, Thruster Organiser & Controller Inspector.

Belbin _ Specialist & Shaper.

Work Preferences.

A keen proponent of “experiential learning”, Gerry likes to design and work on a variety of programmes that enable individuals to realise their potential. Active programmes that help relate the individual to the team and the task, are fun and can enthuse people, are the ones that he most enjoys whether these are in areas of skill acquisition or personal development.

Interests.

As with work Gerry has a variety of interests, which he enjoys with his family and friends. These include mountaineering, climbing, paragliding, sailing and canoeing.

Outside of these, he is a member of the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team and

has been a school governor for nearly 20 years.