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A selection of engagements across coaching, facilitation, culture and HR strategy — and what they achieved.

01Higher educationLeadership coaching

Building confidence in a first-time executive

The challenge

A newly appointed director at a large corporate was stepping into her first executive role. Technically strong, she was uncertain how to lead at the senior level and navigate the political complexity of a large institution.

The approach

A six-month one-on-one coaching engagement focused on leadership identity, stakeholder influence and decision-making under ambiguity. Sessions drew on positive psychology and neuroscience-based frameworks.

The outcome

By the end of the engagement, she had established herself as a credible and respected voice at the executive table, built strong cross-functional relationships, and developed a clear leadership philosophy she continues to use.

02Local governmentFacilitation and training

Rebuilding team trust after a restructure

The challenge

A council team had been through a significant restructure. Morale was low, communication had broken down, and the new manager was struggling to bring the group together.

The approach

A series of facilitated workshops over three months, starting with a team health diagnostic and moving through sessions on psychological safety, communication styles and shared ways of working.

The outcome

The team developed a shared charter and a set of practical agreements that changed how they worked day to day. Follow-up pulse surveys showed a significant improvement in trust and collaboration scores.

03Professional servicesCulture and organisational development

Shaping culture through a period of rapid growth

The challenge

A mid-sized professional services firm was growing quickly and at risk of losing the culture that had made it successful. Leadership wanted to define what they stood for before scale diluted it.

The approach

A cultural audit combining leadership interviews, staff focus groups and survey data. Findings were synthesised into a values framework co-created with the leadership team, followed by a rollout program for all staff.

The outcome

The firm launched a values framework that felt genuinely theirs — not a poster on the wall. It became the basis for hiring decisions, performance conversations and how they introduced new people to the business.

04UtilitiesPeople strategy and HR advice

Navigating a complex restructure with care

The challenge

A utilities business needed to restructure a division of 80 people. The process had significant legal complexity and the organisation wanted to handle it in a way that preserved trust and treated people with respect.

The approach

End-to-end HR advisory support across the design, consultation and implementation phases. This included working closely with in-house legal counsel, preparing managers for difficult conversations, and supporting affected employees through the process.

The outcome

The restructure was completed on time and without legal challenge. Feedback from managers and employees alike noted the care and transparency of the process. The division moved forward with a stronger, more focused team.

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