SERVICES

Elevation is the act of building upward. In leadership this means continuously raising yourself and those around you, so the structure of success stands higher with every shared step.

I partner with senior leaders and executive teams navigating complexity, change and cross‑boundary challenges. My work is grounded in deep experience across public service and the private sector, combining strategic insight with practical facilitation to help leaders think differently, act collectively and deliver lasting outcomes.

These services are flexible and can be delivered as standalone engagements or as part of a longer‑term partnership.

All services are carefully tailored to the specific needs of commissioning individuals and organisations after an initial scoping discussion.

My core areas of specialism are system leadership, cross-sector collaboration, people strategy and coaching and mentoring - the services below relate to these. However, I am also open to exploring wider projects and opportunities that might be helpful to you, your organisation or sector.

Group Facilitation

Purposeful, expertly facilitated sessions that enable leaders to think systemically, surface what really matters and make confident decisions together.

I design and facilitate:

• Executive team away days
• System leadership groups
• Partnership and cross‑sector strategy sessions
• Board and senior leadership discussions

By utilising focused and objective facilitation, I create the conditions for honest dialogue, shared ownership and clear collective direction - particularly where there might be multiple perspectives, distinct organisational boundaries or competing priorities.

As an experienced system leader and experienced facilitator I combine direct experience with deep and effective skills in facilitation. During my tenure as a CEO I facilitated many groups of academy trust CEOs and executives, supporting them to shape their thinking and practice.

Workshops & Development Days

High‑impact workshops and development days on a range of relevant topics, tailored to the real challenges leaders are facing in an ever-changing world.

Sessions are practical, engaging and evidence‑informed, supporting leaders to:

• Strengthen leadership capability at individual, team and system level
• Develop shared understanding and strategic alignment
• Build confidence in leading through uncertainty and complexity

Workshops can be delivered as one‑off events or as part of a wider leadership or organisational development programme.

As a former CEO of a national membership organisation and experienced senior leader across sectors, I have led work with CEOs, executives and senior leaders to enable the development in a range of critical strategic areas. This has included delivering dedicated online and in-person development sessions and delivering commissioned consultancy work with trusts.

Thought Leadership

Insightful, credible thought leadership that generates discussion and informs strategic thinking.

We produce:

• Articles and thinkpieces
• Discussion papers and insight briefs
• Position papers and strategic narratives

My writing draws on lived experience across sectors, current research and real‑world practice—helping organisations articulate their thinking, influence stakeholders and contribute meaningfully to system‑wide conversations.

I am available for commissioned writing, podcast or video content, please just get in touch to discuss this further

I have written and contributed to multiple leadership papers, thinkpieces and media articles for education during my tenure as a CEO and I have written extensively over the course of my career on leadership and people related topics ranging from equality, diversity and inclusion, effective people strategy and workforce development, succession planning, leadership development, system leadership and more.

Keynote Speeches

Provocative and engaging keynotes designed to challenge assumptions, inspire reflection and prompt action.

Keynotes are tailored to your audience and context, combining strategic insight with practical examples from across public service and the private sector. Ideal for conferences, leadership events and system‑wide gatherings.

I am an experienced public speaker, having delivered several keynote speeches at national conferences, events and workshops. My inputs offer unique ideas and perspectives through an engaging approach, tailored to the audience and theme.

Coaching & Mentoring

Confidential, outcomes‑focused coaching for senior leaders operating in complex environments and experienced, relational mentoring for leaders seeking longer‑term support and perspective.

Coaching provides space to:

• Think strategically and systemically
• Navigate challenge, transition or increased responsibility
• Strengthen leadership presence and decision‑making

My approach balances challenge and support, helping leaders gain clarity, confidence and impact.

Mentoring focuses on:

• Career development and progression
• Navigating organisational and system dynamics
• Building confidence and resilience in senior roles

This is particularly valuable for leaders stepping into new levels of responsibility or operating across organisational boundaries.

I am an ILM qualified coach with a degree in Psychology. As a CEO, I have coached and mentored academy trust executive leaders in a wide range of contexts and as a line manager spanning 20+ years, I have led a range of teams of varying sizes and diversity (often employing coaching and mentoring approached within this). In my role in the Civil Service, I successfully coached and managed over 50 early career leaders looking to fast track to senior leader roles within 3 years.