Valerie Pierce obtained an MA in philosophy from Trinity College Dublin in 1984. She began studying for a PhD at Bristol University (86-89) but instead chose to pursue her idea of introducing philosophy into the field of management/personal development business training. While still a post-graduate student at Bristol, she devised and developed the first Clear and Critical Thinking programme for managers in both the public sector and private industry, and began her career as a training consultant in 1990. Valerie has been widely profiled in both the UK and Irish press (including The London Times), and has been featured on radio and breakfast television. The Irish Times has described her as a modern philosopher in the marketplace and she was nominated by the Sunday Tribune (Nov. 5, 2000) as one of the 50 most influential women in Irish business. She is currently a trainer in thought leadership in the presigious Ashridge School which is ranked in the top 1% of schools. Quick Thinking On Your Feet was Valerie's first book. Her second book Focus: The Art of Clear Thinking was released in May 2014 and was called 'The definitive guide to success. Pierce is a master at her craft' by the Sunday Business Post. For further information about Clear and Critical thinking, visit her website: Clear Critical Thinking