Navigating complex change in higher education?

I help leaders feel confident and calm in uncertain times.

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Leading universities through change can feel relentless

Major transformations can bring major challenges. As a leader, you may be dealing with:

  • Adapting to shifting circumstances

  • Having to do more with less

  • Uncertainty about what goals to prioritise

  • Making tough calls that may clash with your values

  • Facing resistance and difficult team dynamics

  • Feeling isolated and anxious at work

  • Managing exhaustion in yourself and others

  • Supporting your team through big changes

All while expectations are high, resources are stretched, and jobs are jeopardy.

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You don't have to carry it alone

I bring insights gleaned from decades of experience in Higher Education, often leading high-stakes change, complemented by expert qualifications.

  • Over 25 years of leading strategic change in global universities

  • Former Chief of Staff at a large multi-campus university

  • MBA and Graduate, Australian Institute of Company Director’s Programme

  • DISC: understanding behavioural preferences

  • Prosci Change Practitioner

  • ICF Coach

Tailored coaching with proven strategies

My coaching is designed to help you navigate fast-paced, large-scale change with confidence. This can include everything from institutional strategy and cultural transformation to team leadership and stakeholder alignment.

1:1 Leadership Coaching

Personal, tailored support over 6 sessions. My unique approach blends thoughtful coaching with effective change strategies – both what to do and how to do it. You’ll learn to stay calm under pressure, lead with integrity and grow your influence. In short, all you need to lead change that works and lasts.

Laser Strategy Session

Ideal if you're feeling stuck. 60 minutes focused on untangling thoughts, gaining clarity, and identifying one or two manageable steps to start moving in the right direction.

Locations:

Globally, via Zoom, or face-to-face in London, Surrey and South-West England.

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Move from stressful chaos to calm clarity

Lead steadily while the ground shifts beneath you

"I’m carrying so much – but I can’t show it.”

→ Reflect and reconnect in a safe space to map out a path forward that's true to you.

Protect your wellbeing while delivering what matters

“I’m running on empty and about to burn out.”

→ Work sustainably and impactfully, set boundaries and be responsive not reactive

Communicate honestly, even when it's hard

“I need to have tough conversations and still bring people with me.”

→ Write and speak with purpose, in a calm, humane way that enables better connections.

Relieve resistance and increase alignment

“People are exhausted and dragging their feet.”

→ Read the room, defuse tension and shift conversations from standstill to solution.

This is about more than surviving change — it’s about leading in a way that feels sustainable and true to you.

Trusted by change-makers and leaders

“Warm, engaging, thoughtful and just the right level of challenging”

Hannah Rundle, Executive Director, Faculty Operations, University of Manchester

“I felt I could open up to you and trust you to listen and work with me without judgement but also in complete confidence”

Sarah Shaw, Education Practice Lead, Odgers Interim

“The fixer, the motivator, the innovator, the diplomat and, when needed, the consoler”

Professor Joanne Wright, Deputy-Vice Chancellor (Education), The University of Sydney

“A distinctive strength is her ability to ... identify the heart of complex leadership issues”

Dr Michael Hollewand, Director, Principal Management Consultant (Former McKinsey consultant and Chief Strategist for the BG Group)

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Avoid the 7 Hidden Traps That Derail Change

Discover simple mindset shifts to guide your team through major change with confidence, clarity and calm.

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Ready to lead with confidence?

To find out more and see if we're a good fit, book a free discovery call.

No pressure, just a friendly chat with a few questions to understand where you're at, so I can suggest how best to support you.

Any questions? Drop me an email.

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