Hi, I'm Kay
Some moments ask more of us than others.
A difficult conversation. A leadership challenge. A major organisational change. The death of someone we love.
I help people navigate those moments with clarity, compassion and confidence.
Today, my work spans executive and leadership coaching, governance and organisational consultancy, workplace mediation and Humanist funeral celebrancy.
At first glance, those might seem like very different things. What connects them is a common thread: helping people navigate complexity, responsibility and change when the stakes feel high.
Whether I'm working with a leader, a board, a team or a family, my role is to create space for reflection, honest conversation and thoughtful decision-making, helping people find a way forward that feels right for them.
Drawing on more than 20 years of leadership, governance and organisational experience, I bring a calm, practical and human approach to every conversation.
I'm based in Newcastle upon Tyne and work with clients across the UK.
why work with me
strategic thinking • practical action • human understanding
- More than 20 years' experience in senior leadership, executive and board-level roles.
- Extensive expertise in governance, strategy, organisational development and change.
- Chair of Eating Distress North East (EDNE).
- Trustee and Director of Humanists UK.
- Trusted by boards, senior leadership teams and founders to navigate growth, change and complexity.
- Executive coach, workplace mediator and Humanists UK accredited celebrant.
- Experience across charities, CICs, social enterprises, SMEs and founder-led organisations.
- Combining strategic insight, practical action and a people-centred approach.
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the people and organisations I work with
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leaders in demanding roles
teams and organisations navigating change
organisations under pressure
Leaders, directors, founders, CEOs, trustees and managers carrying responsibility and making decisions in complex environments.
organisations under pressure
teams and organisations navigating change
organisations under pressure
Charities, CICs and social enterprises managing growth, pressure or change, and wanting their foundations to work well day to day.
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teams and organisations navigating change
teams and organisations navigating change
teams and organisations navigating change
Leadership teams facing transition, complexity, or moments where roles, relationships or direction need attention.
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