Change efforts rarely rise above the level of health and skilfulness of the leaders and teams behind them.
That health and skill show up as the capacity to address the undercurrents in a team or organisation: the emotions, unspoken views, and values that ultimately shape the quality of its impact.
Navigating these undercurrents well is an art rather than a science.
The capability doesn’t get built through linear approaches, but through consistent practice, in real situations, with support.
I bring over a decade of experience inside this work, guiding hundreds of people in public services and mission-driven organisations through change and learning processes.
This work can be challenging, but it’s also enjoyable and fulfilling. When we hear all voices, and navigate rarely addressed topics, something magical happens. You’ll be energised, insightful, and more connected to the people around you.
I'm a hands-on practitioner. In our work together, I'll accompany you, stay in the room when things are hard, lead by example, and build the kind of relationship with you where I can tell you the truth, and leave you with skills that last.
This work may be a good fit for you if…
You know that more rules, policies, meetings or away days won’t solve your challenges long term
You are ready to learn, grow, and change in order to address your priorities
You want to change how you work, not just what you do
You value learning via experience and practice
It’s ok if its not the right fit. This might be if…
You're not able to dedicate the time that enabling sustainable change requires
You're looking for a quick fix rather than a longer-term shift
You'd prefer a more hands-off consultancy
“Honestly, the training succeeded beyond my hope and expectations. We didn't just learn a new methodology. We shared huge feelings and frustrations. We shared insights, and vulnerabilities. We learned a common vocabulary that I know we'll use to design participatory processes, navigate challenging conversations, and debrief experiences together for years to come.
a huge thank you to Francesca, our amazing trainer for modelling what warm, thoughtful and appropriately firm facilitation looks like.
You met us where we were while inviting us to always 'lower the water line.' I will be quoting you for the rest of my life.”
- Jen, Principal Lead
Credentials
I bring expertise in three methods and weave them together into one coherent practice, moving fluidly between surfacing group undercurrents, coaching leaders, and understanding the wider system.
Licensed Lewis Method Deep Democracy Instructor and Facilitator
Certified Integral Development Coach (ICF PCC)
Integral Development Team Coach
Systemic Coaching and Constellations Practitioner
“The ideas are deep, rich and immediately practicable in so many ways. I have found myself using the language and ideas of Deep Democracy daily.
It gives a language to some of the more uncomfortable challenges of working together with other human beings in a way that helps create movement even when things feel deeply stuck.
And Francesca, she brings such down to earth humanity to her teaching of the methods and philosophy. It is such a simple and effective way of developing your skill with groups.”
- David Jones, Organisational & Leadership Development Consultant