Leadership that empowers.
Social-impact that lasts.
Change that matters.

Building the leadership capacity of changemakers so they can balance ambition with sustainable impact for a kinder, fairer world.

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Where compassion fuels change šŸŒ

Hi, Iā€™m Natalieā€”a coach, facilitator, and capacity-building programme designer driven by a vision of a kinder, fairer world where everyone can fulfil their potential.Ā 

My career has taken me from teaching English in France and designing global learning programmes for philanthropists to creating mutually beneficial partnerships between corporates and local community organisations, and supporting banking intrapreneurs through the Climate Safe Lending Fellowship. Iā€™ve collaborated with everyone from first-time startup founders to established charity CEOs, helping them build leadership skills, achieve ambitious goals, and measure their impact.

Through this work, Iā€™ve seen the pressures of leadership up close: the limited resources, the constant juggling of priorities, and the need for resilience in the face of systemic challenges. I bring a pragmatic, outcome-focused, and supportive approach to everything I do, whether designing learning journeys, facilitating workshops, or delivering leadership coaching 1-1 with changemakers.

Change starts with people like you and me.Ā 

People bold enough to imagine something better and work tirelessly to make it happen. Letā€™s build that future together.

Leading change isnā€™t easy

The path to social impact is rocky. Systems change is complex. Youā€™re constantly balancing your ambition against your (limited) resources and spending too much time in ā€˜firefightingā€™ mode. Your work is never done. And because itā€™s your passion, you often find yourself in a tug-of-war between your personal and professional life. Leading the charge alone is lonely, and burnout is always a risk.

But itā€™s not just about what you do. Itā€™s how you do it that makes a difference.

Building better ways to lead, work, and create change

With 15+ years of multi-specialist experience, I help leaders and teams distance themselves from a reactive, stress-led approach to change and achieve their goals sustainably. Combining coaching, facilitation, and programme design, I work alongside you to address challenges, unlock opportunities, and build sustainable solutions tailored to your mission. Together, weā€™ll ensure your approach aligns with your values and leads to lasting impact.

A partner who truly gets it

What sets me apart is my deep understanding of the social impact space. Iā€™ve walked alongside changemakers at all levels, from founders and CEOs to front-line workers and service users, listening deeply to their needs and goals and supporting initiatives across charities, corporates, and startups.Ā 

My approach is grounded in care, connection, and practical expertise, delivering support that meets you where you are and helps you get where you want to be.

Clarity, confidence, and change that lasts

When we work together, youā€™ll feel clear on your goals, confident in your leadership, and equipped to create real, lasting impact. But our work doesnā€™t stop there. Together, weā€™ll ensure the initiatives you lead and the teams you support are set up for successā€”creating ripples of positive change that extend far beyond your immediate challenges.

Our work isnā€™t just about solving todayā€™s problems. Itā€™s about building the systems, strategies, and skills to deliver more substantial outcomes for your community and those you work alongside.

Letā€™s create something extraordinary together.

What guides my work

šŸŒ Inclusion and Justice

I actively hold space to hear diverse voices, redress power imbalances, and create inclusion. Acknowledging my privilege and the Eurocentric worldview Iā€™ve been shaped by, I aim to co-design processes that amplify marginalised perspectives and foster equity (read my inclusion statement here).

šŸ’™ Compassion and connection

Relationships, care and slowing down are central to my work. Stepping away from our world’s relentless ā€œgo, go, goā€ pace creates space for meaningful connection, wellbeing, and the behaviours that will shape a kinder, fairer future.

āš” Accountability and Action

Humans built the systems weā€™re working to change, and itā€™s up to us to rebuild them better. To achieve this, we must use our power – responsibly and with intention. Iā€™ll hold myselfā€”and youā€”accountable to the values that make lasting change possible.

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Building momentum: Founder support in action

“Thoughtful, high-quality and impact focused workā€¦”Ā 

From systems and processes to team growth: Circlā€™s journey

“As the co-founder and sole team member running Circl, when our traction with clients started to grow I felt the weight of juggling everything on my own. Natalie stepped in with her impact-focused expertise at a critical moment for the business, helping me put systems and processes in place and guiding the recruitment of new team members.

What stood out was how much she truly cared about what weā€™re doing at Circl. She focused on what was best for us, delivering thoughtful, high-quality work that made a real difference. Iā€™d recommend Natalie to any team for her broad skillset and commitment to driving impact.ā€

Charlie Stainforth, Co-Founder & CEO, Circl

My work

What if your day started like this?

You brew your morning coffee, open your inbox and feel calm and clear about the day ahead. You have a solid plan for the board meeting you used to dread.

Your team knows exactly what they need to do, and you can finally focus on the big-picture change youā€™ve been dreaming about. Your work is no longer a constant juggle. Itā€™s a powerful, strategic force for social impact.

This could be your reality. Letā€™s get there together.

Better impact happens when we get together

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