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Welcome to the place where culture is the transformation


No matter the type of change—be it technology rollouts, system upgrades, new values, or changes in your customer experience, operating model or ways of working — culture is the transformation.

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Welcome to the place where culture is the transformation


No matter the type of change—be it technology rollouts, system upgrades, new values, or changes in your customer experience, operating model or ways of working — culture is the transformation.

#Realtalk:


Even when change is a great leap forward for your organisation, you nearly always get a level of friction

You've probably heard this kind of (what I call) bad juju: “We've always done it this way,” “This will just add more work,” “We tried something similar and it flopped,” and the classic, “This change only benefits leadership.”

Convincing people there's a need for change is tough enough. But getting them to collectively change in the way you hope? Try Herculean! It’s tempting to just “tell” people what to do rather than engage them in a meaningful conversation. But that’s why people have a white-knuckle grip on the status quo—they see change as a top-down order, a “because I said so” from leadership, which makes them feel ignored and powerless.

Change shouldn’t feel like compliance; it should feel like progress. I’m here to help you make that shift.

SHIFTING THE FOCUS

FROM RIGID, TOP-DOWN METHODS TO PEOPLE-FOCUSED, CULTURE-DRIVEN STRATEGIES

SHIFTING THE FOCUS

FROM RIGID, TOP-DOWN METHODS TO PEOPLE-FOCUSED, CULTURE-DRIVEN STRATEGIES

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Emma brings huge energy to deliver value to the client, customer and people in the organisation. She isn't afraid to face challenges with empathy, grit and vision.


ANNA CAMPBELL, CHIEF OF TRANSFORMATION
FOR ORGANISATIONS WHO WANT CULTURE-DRIVEN CHANGE

HERE'S HOW WE CAN TEAM UP

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PERFECT FOR ORGANISATIONS SEEKING A STRATEGIC PARTNER FOR CHANGE

FRACTIONAL CHANGE LEADERSHIP

Getting organisational change off the ground is no small feat, especially when you need to align leadership and integrate culture into your strategy. If you’re after an expert to help you shape a clear change vision and build a culture that truly supports it, you’re in the right place.


WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER:

 ✓ Create a crystal-clear change vision and turn it into an executable strategy, using modern methodologies that work.

âś“ Articulate the future state culture that supports your organisational change and transformation efforts.

âś“ Hardwire culture into your transformation metrics to make it easier for accountability holders to set expectations, track progress, and measure results.

âś“ Get your Board, Executive Team, and Leadership Levels in sync with a shared understanding of how culture drives high-impact change.

✓ Tailor your change platform and practices to meet the needs of today’s work environment and sustain a strong culture.

LET'S TALK

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PERFECT FOR CHANGE SQUADS AND TRANSFORMATION OFFICES

CHANGE COACHING

The success of any change initiative hinges on the people leading it. Good leadership is the standard, and that’s where my Change Coaching comes in. I offer tiered coaching packages designed to expand execution capacity and build your team’s capability to lead culture-driven initiatives.


SPECIALISED 90-DAY COACHING WHERE YOU NEED IT MOST:

âś“ Boost Change Team Productivity
Let’s get your cross-functional change squads fired up to hit their milestones and key results by establishing strong team norms and performance rhythms.

âś“ Empower the Programme Office
I’ll help your Programme or Transformation Office integrate culture into your strategy and set up clear, measurable outcomes that translate into reportable data and insights.

âś“ Align People & Culture
Get your People & Culture team in sync with the Transformation Plan, so change efforts lead to a more engaged workforce and better employee experience.

GET STARTED

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PERFECT FOR ORGANISATIONS SEEKING TO ENGAGE TEAMS AND ACCELERATE CHANGE

WAYS OF WORKING FACILITATION

With over 20 years of facilitation experience, I get that driving change can feel like an endless loop of workshops, meetings, and forums, all trying to reach consensus. But trust me, it doesn’t have to be that way. Leverage my facilitation skills, built for #ModernWork, and let’s get it done efficiently.


WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

âś“ World-class toolkits, playbooks, and workshops grounded in lean change, human-centered design, and agile methods to deliver better results.

âś“ Engaging change experiences designed using persona development and journey mapping to cut down friction and get key players on board faster.

✓ Facilitate co-design and co-creation workshops, making sure everyone’s ideas and feedback are equally valued, no matter where they are in the hierarchy or physically located.

âś“ Tailored Leadership Masterclasses to equip your change agents with the skills to drive the change vision and execute strategies with confidence.

ENGAGE YOUR TEAM

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PERFECT FOR CHANGE TEAMS NEEDING EXTRA SUPPORT TO KEEP PROJECTS ON TRACK

CHANGE PROJECT DELIVERY

When critical milestones are approaching and delays aren’t an option, you can pull me in for that extra horsepower to keep your phase or sprint on track or to deliver specific change outcomes efficiently.


HOW CAN I HELP:

✓ Interim support: If you’re in between hiring permanent team members but can’t afford delays, I provide interim support to keep momentum going and hit key milestones.

✓ Stakeholder engagement: I’ll help gather valuable data and insights and turn them into business intelligence, making your discussions with stakeholders more effective and informed.

✓ Tailored capability uplift: Roll out enablement or “training” workstreams that focus on performance and fit right into today’s workplace.

KEEP PROJECTS ON TRACK
HOW IT WORKS

GET STARTED IN 3 EASY STEPS


STEP 1:
SCHEDULE A CALL



First things first, let’s set up a call. This is where I get to hear your story—what’s going on, what challenges you’re facing, and which of my service offerings might best fit your context.


STEP 2:
GET STARTED



Once we’ve agreed on the best approach, I’ll outline the key milestones and define what “done” looks like for each phase, complete with dates. After you give it the green light, I’ll get everything set up and start working.


STEP 3:
DELIVER & REFINE



With execution underway, we’ll establish a norm for keeping you looped in with regular updates. We’ll review progress together, and I’ll adjust the approach based on feedback. The goal is to make sure the solution evolves with your needs and hits your targets.

Change management hasn't evolved much since the 70s, but with me, it's a different story.


I know the ropes of "old school" change management and have personally gone through the upgrades of the "new school" essentials—think behavioural science, psychological safety, growth mindset, people analytics, hybrid and remote work, social media, AI, and more. These crucial elements often get overlooked, but not with me. I help bridge these gaps to make sure change doesn’t just happen—it sticks!

Change management hasn't evolved much since the 70s, but with me, it's a different story.


I know the ropes of "old school" change management and have personally gone through the upgrades of the "new school" essentials—think behavioural science, psychological safety, growth mindset, people analytics, hybrid and remote work, social media, AI, and more. These crucial elements often get overlooked, but not with me. I help bridge these gaps to make sure change doesn’t just happen—it sticks!

HERE WITH ME?

MY DIE-HARD PRINCIPLES AS A CHANGE PRACTITIONER


It’s time to evolve with the times & make change more contemporary!



Trust me, using old-school change management in modern work environments is like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole—it just won’t work.


Invest in culture now to save yourself from costly setbacks later.



If your change strategy overlooks culture, you’re not just risking the transformation—you’re also burning through money and resources, like building a house on a shaky foundation.


Lean into involving more of the right people in decision-making.



It’s far more efficient to engage people from the start than to fix broken trust later. You’ll spend the time either way, so why not be strategic and smart about it? It’s a win-win for everyone.

WORK WITH ME

The only way we’re doing this is to get it right from the start. That means integrating culture, involving the right people, and aligning with modern ways of working.

 

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WORK WITH ME

The only way we’re doing this is to get it right from the start. That means integrating culture, involving the right people, and aligning with modern ways of working.

SCHEDULE A CALL
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