hello,
we’re serious about people, not about ourselves.
We grow leaders, knit teams together and help HR be its brilliant best.
what we do...
we partner with HR professionals, leaders and their teams.
whether you're developing leaders, strengthening HR capability or navigating organisational change, we create practical people and learning solutions that work because they are real, thoughtful and never dull.
we draw on our experience which spans decades of HR, Leadership and Learning & Organisational Development, we use a broad range of evidence-based approaches backed by our professional credentials.
for leaders & their teams
root cause to remedy
performance conversations with candour and care. Helping managers address performance issues early through honest conversations, practical coaching and clear accountability.
adapt to adopt
leading teams through change and uncertainty. Change management support that helps leaders build resilience, gain buy-in and create lasting adoption.
your three superpowers
leading with your head, heart and gut. Leadership development that aligns your creativity, compassion and courage, for authenticity and confidence in decision making.
leader as coach
asking not telling. listening not talking. exploring not advising. Everyday coaching skills for leaders who want to empower their people and improve performance.
growing your own
development conversations that encourage and inspire. Building talent through meaningful capability, professional development and career conversations.
the 3Cs of teamwork
clarity. connection. commitment. Team development using insights discovery to strengthen purpose, collaboration and trust.
coaching for leaders
for burnout. for balance. for best-self. Executive and leadership coaching that supports resilience, sustainable performance and growth.
for HR professionals
right size with care
redundancy, TUPE and employee relations support. Supporting your toughest people decisions with clear advice, confidence and a human touch.
rewire not rehire
organisation design and workforce planning. Helping work, teams and structures fit together better so organisations can adapt and grow.
culture by design
creating the culture you want, not the culture you get. Helping organisations embed values and behaviours into everyday ways of working.
raise the bar, not the alarm
performance management with confidence and care. Helping managers tackle performance concerns early through better conversations.
respect @ work
stopping unacceptable behaviour in its tracks. Reducing the cost and risk of bullying, harassment and inappropriate behaviour by bringing policies, codes of conduct and expected behaviours to life.
coaching for coaches
building ‘critical friend’ confidence for influence and impact. Developing HR professionals, business partners and internal coaches to strengthen organisational performance.
we've gathered a small heap of credentials
for better leaders
better teams
better days
how we will work with you...
we work with you as part of your pack.
we ask great questions to surface what’s really happening
we listen to you (we don’t wait to talk)
we say what needs to be said with respect empathy and good humour
your needs drive our solutions, not the other way around.
warm enough to listen, brave enough to challenge
who we are...
Priscilla about Clare
Clare asks good questions, spots patterns others miss and her trademark creativity means she makes complex people stuff feel surprisingly simple.
With a rare mix of deep organisational development and learning expertise, business nous and human warmth, she helps leaders and teams move from "we've talked about it" to "we've done something about it". She's as interested in what works as she is in why people work the way they do.
Part coach, part catalyst, part connector of dots, Clare helps people get unstuck, have better conversations and turn good intentions into changed behaviour and new habits.
People leave with clearer thinking, stronger connections and a plan. They also tend to leave smiling.
10 more things I know about Clare.
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Born in Bristol. Still Bristolian.
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Lived in Edinburgh. Now lives in Devon.
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Loves four boys unconditionally. Two are human.
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Likes golf.
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Poetry makes her cry.
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I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue makes her laugh.
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Shops as if it's an Olympic sport.
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Thinks sleeping under canvas is a good idea.
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Is very fussy about her rose wine.
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Is excellent company at work and play.
Clare about Priscilla
With decades of Strategic HR and professional coaching experience behind her, Priscilla has seen most things before, but she's still curious enough to ask the question nobody else has thought of.
She helps senior leaders and HR professionals cut through the noise, make sense of complexity and have the conversations they've been avoiding. The ones that matter most.
Thoughtful, calm and reassuringly practical, Priscilla creates clarity where there was confusion and confidence where there was uncertainty. Not by telling people what to do, but by helping them discover what they already know.
She brings wisdom without ego and challenge without judgement. The result is better decisions, braver conversations and meaningful action.
The kind of person who leaves people thinking, "I can do this now."
10 more things I know about Priscilla.
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Devon girl through and through who now calls Dartmoor home.
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She Walks. Lots. The crazy challenges are behind her. Now it’s mostly her, the dog and Dartmoor
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Loves an adventure, ideally without a plan
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Has grown flowers for a living. Still grows far too many.
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Married to a man who loves the land every bit as much as she does.
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Family gatherings are rarely small or quiet.
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Her kettle is never cold, her table never bare and your glass is never empty.
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An Exeter Chiefs fan – home and away.
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An equal fan of Lidl and Waitrose.
10.Is excellent company at work and play.
what people say about what we do
Senior HR Director:
This learning and development not only supported the Business Partnering team directly but also planted the seeds that are now enabling them to better support business leaders in their areas with stronger tools. This is a remarkable achievement, creating impact beyond HR and generating a multiplier effect across the organization.
HR Director Healthcare:
The learning solutions designed and delivered are rooted in real-world practice and feedback, they turn leadership development into a business advantage, not just an activity.
Vice President Sales
& Marketing:
They use modern and impactful learning approaches to allow our people a greater self- awareness and discovery journey to become better leaders - ultimately making our entire people ecosystem stronger as we develop our coaching culture.
Vice President Research & Development:
They have delivered professional and engaging events for the development of our R&D leaders. In moments of change and in our challenging environment leaders needs awareness and tools to guide their team and evolve that team to stay relevant and impactful. I would like to thank them for their professional assistance in such journey to become better leaders of the today.
HR Operations Director EMEA:
I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the outstanding support that I received for the Central Operations HR Team. What I truly value is the individualized and thoughtful approach — listening to the needs of the business and managers. The response is tailor-made solutions that truly made a difference. Openness, flexibility, and supportive approach are evident in every interaction.
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