Empowering leaders to influence change and enhance practice for lasting impact
I’m a facilitator, researcher, coach and tutor with over 20 years of experience offering services in:
I bring together an understanding of the broader context, individual behaviour and group processes to support leaders to navigate complexity. I focus on the human as well as technical dimensions of change, and integrate an awareness of power and privilege.
What can I help with?
Leadership, organisational and network development
Improving teamwork, creativity, and communication, aligning with a shared purpose, while preventing burnout.
Supporting change processes such as mergers, acquisitions, leadership transitions and reorganisations
Developing and strengthening networks and communities of practice and improving collaborative practices
Influencing policy
and practice
Helping organisations understand the context in which influencing takes place
Developing, operationalising and improving advocacy/influencing strategies
Facilitating reflection of and learning from current and past advocacy and policy work
Strengthening innovation
eco systems
Understanding and strengthening knowledge and decision-making systems.
Enhancing participatory, consultative, and public engagement processes and promoting better partnerships.
Improving the generation, procurement, and use of knowledge and evidence in decision-making.
What can I do?
Research and diagnostics: I conduct thorough research and diagnostics providing actionable insights
Training and facilitation: I lead tailor made training programmes and facilitate conversations and processes
Developing strategies: I create comprehensive strategies and action plans.
Leading teams: I guide teams through complex projects, fostering collaboration and innovation
Coaching: I offer personalised coaching helping leaders navigate challenges, and reach their full potential
Evaluation and learning: I conduct evaluations and lead learning processes helping organisations assess impact and continuously improve.
My approach
Recognised for combining academic rigour with practical insight, with a focus on the human dimensions of systems and change processes.
Excel at balancing action with reflection, identifying patterns, and advancing strategic goals.
Prioritise building capability within teams and organisations.
Skilled in using innovative techniques to unlock creativity and imagination in team efforts.
Known for creating inclusive environments where all voices contribute to collaborative solutions.
Navigate sensitive situations with emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, and integrity, while delivering challenging feedback.
Recent clients
I’ve worked in the UK and internationally on a range of issues (e.g. climate, the environment, health, humanitarian and social affairs) with a diverse range of clients including foundations, government agencies, universities, think tanks, NGOs and international organisations.
Recent Work
Assignments
Leading research exploring the links between leadership development programmes and transformational change in the humanitarian sector funded by ALNAP
Writing
Goddess Durga: what Eastern mysticism can teach us about the tricky process of relating to others
Publication
A review of the Indonesian Knowledge Sector Initiative's support to 16 policy research institutes funded by the Australian Department for Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
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