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If Kaizen works so well for manufacturing & high performing teams, why don’t we apply it more to sustainable transformation. Kaizen is a Japanese philosophy meaning “continuous improvement.” It began in manufacturing. On the production line, teams made small,...

I help lots of businesses tell their impact stories, but what is mine? I support product-based and heritage-rich businesses with high environmental impact embed social & environmental responsibility into every area of the business using practical roadmaps,...

I’ve seen a huge change programme mandated from the top, and five years later, it still wasn’t accepted by employees, nor fully understood by customers. After recently reading in Diary of a CEO that: “Pressure we view as voluntary, meaningful and high in autonomy is...

Traditionally, businesses have lived by the mantra: customers first and shareholder profits will follow. But it’s becoming increasingly clear that customers and shareholders are not the only stakeholders who can make or break a business. A recent conversation with my...

There have been two major moments in my life when I chose courage over comfort. The first was after university and my Master’s. I knew, deep down, that I didn’t want my studies to sit neatly on a CV. I wanted to use them. I wanted my languages, my BA, and my Master’s...

What does “growth” really look like when resources are tight? There’s been a lot of discussion about the latest UK Budget not being “built for growth.” While that reaction makes sense, it also presents an opportunity to rethink what growth means today.In 2026, growth...

✨ Reflecting on 2025 ✨ As the year comes to a close, I’ve been thinking about all the things I’m truly thankful for in 2025: My wonderful repeat clients – Thank you for continuing to trust me to guide you in improving your social and environmental impact. Your...

Phew – my 2nd year in business has come to an end! One of the quirks of running your own business is that you never quite know if it’s been a “successful” year until you pause and reflect. Looking back at 2025, I’m proud of the impact I’ve helped create: By the...