Leaderful Learning Space
Looking for a vibrant, flexible space to host your next meeting, workshop, or networking event?
Located in the heart of Newport, our purpose-designed learning space blends comfort, functionality, and inspiration—perfect for individuals and organisations who want to think differently and lead with purpose.
A space that works for you
The space offers versatile layouts for meetings, training sessions, coworking, networking or informal gatherings.
The room has a bright and urban design, with natural light, and an energising atmosphere.
The room has a bright and urban design, with natural light, and an energising atmosphere.
Please note: The learning space is on the first floor and there is NO step-free access to the building. This room is not suitable for attendees who would need a lift.
What's included?
Every booking includes:
Superfast Wi-Fi
50” screen and HDMI / usb-C connections
Whiteboard and pens
Tea and coffee
Comfortable seating for up to 12
On-site support from the Leaderful Action team
Superfast Wi-Fi
50” screen and HDMI / usb-C connections
Whiteboard and pens
Tea and coffee
Comfortable seating for up to 12
On-site support from the Leaderful Action team
Rates
We offer flexible, transparent pricing:
Per Hour - £15
Half Day (up to 4 hours) - £60
Full Day (up to 8 hours) - £100
Add Flipchart and Pens for £5*
*Reasonable use of paper and pens. If you'll need a large quantity, we're happy to discuss options.
All rates include refreshments and set up!
Discounts available for repeat bookings, charities and partners
Evenings & weekend bookings can be accommodated on request
Want to check availability or pop in for a look?
Get in touch below to find out more about our Leaderful Learning Space, or start an enquiry to begin your hire request.
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Find us
Chester House
17 Gold Tops
Newport
NP20 4PH
- Based in Newport city centre
- 7-minute walk from Newport train station
- Nearby paid parking options available (no onsite parking)
Please note: The learning space is on the first floor and there is NO step-free access to the building. This room is not suitable for attendees who would need a lift.
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Action Learning
Action Learning is a unique form of team problem solving which is more structured and which involves the whole group in non-directive questioning and helps support individuals and whole teams to gain powerful insights into outcomes, barriers, opportunities and solutions.
Group Coaching
Coaching doesn’t have to be a one to one conversation, it can involve the whole team learning together, and in turn learning about each other. Group coaching can help your team to overcome shared problems, co-create new products and develop new ways of working.
Coaching Supervision
Coaching supervision provides a structured space for coaches to reflect on their practice, enhance their skills, and ensure they are delivering the best possible service to their clients. Whether you are an experienced coach or just starting out, our highly-skilled supervisors can help you to ensure safe and ethical practice, navigate complex client scenarios, and refine your approach.
Executive Coaching
As a senior leader, you are probably faced with complex problems, tricky people situations, and tough decisions, all without the opportunity to share the load with a peer or manager of your own. Executive coaching provides a confidential, reflective, and challenging space for you to learn about yourself and your priorities, to help you to work through barriers, find solutions and take action.
Developmental Coaching
Coaching isn't just for senior leaders. It can be a transformative space for anyone at any level, to help you increase your awareness and excel, both in your work and your personal life. Whether it is to explore a performance or task-related goal, develop a new skill, prepare for your next role or increase your confidence, coaching can help you gain insight
and move forward.
and move forward.
Workshops on Change
Change is difficult - for individuals and organisations. Our change experts can support you to understand the responses to change and how to maximise the effectiveness of change initiatives in your organisation.
Examples of change workshops include:
Understanding Change
Examples of change workshops include:
Understanding Change
Change Leadership
Change Management
The 5R Change Model
Workshops on Coaching
Coaching skills help unlock potential, build confidence, and improve relationships in any role. Discover how to develop a coaching mindset so you can empower yourself and others to succeed.
Examples of coaching workshops include:
The Coaching Approach
Coaching skills for Managers
Building on your Coaching Skillset
Developing a Coaching Culture
Examples of coaching workshops include:
The Coaching Approach
Coaching skills for Managers
Building on your Coaching Skillset
Developing a Coaching Culture
Workshops on Communication
Enhance your communication skills with our workshops, designed to improve clarity, active listening, and influence. Whether you are looking to develop your leadership, team collaboration, or conflict resolution, our sessions empower effective, impactful interactions at all levels.
Examples of communication workshops include:
Communicating Effectively
Communicate with Impact and Influence
Having Courageous Conversations
Presentation Skills
Examples of communication workshops include:
Communicating Effectively
Communicate with Impact and Influence
Having Courageous Conversations
Presentation Skills
Workshops on Collaboration
Boost team effectiveness with our collaboration workshops. Whether you need to focus on improving communication, fostering innovation, or navigating challenges, our sessions help create cohesive, high-performing teams at any level.
Examples of Collaboration workshops include: Cohesive Teams
Creating Collaborative Team Practices
Building Psychological Safety
Workshops on Effectiveness
Enhance your personal and professional effectiveness with our targeted workshops. Learn strategies to help you to achieve greater productivity, balance, and success in both work and personal life.
Examples of Effectiveness workshops include:
Delegation
Giving and Receiving Feedback
Prioritisation and Time Management
Effective Team Meetings
Examples of Effectiveness workshops include:
Delegation
Giving and Receiving Feedback
Prioritisation and Time Management
Effective Team Meetings
Workshops on Impact
Transform your approach with our workshops focused on supporting you to plan for, create and monitor impact. Gain practical tools and insights to drive meaningful change, set clear objectives, and evaluate success in your initiatives.
Examples of Impact workshops include:
Outcomes and Results
Project Management
Impactful Learning and Development
Outcomes and Results
Project Management
Impactful Learning and Development
Workshops on Leadership
Elevate your leadership skills with our dynamic workshops which are designed to foster confidence, inspire teams, and drive results. Learn essential strategies for effective decision-making, communication, and influence, empowering you to lead with impact.
Examples of Leadership workshops include:
Strategy and Strategic Thinking
Leadership Styles
Leading in an Agile Environment
Leadership Styles
Leading in an Agile Environment
Workshops on Management
Transform your management approach with our engaging workshops, which focus on practical skills and innovative strategies. Equip yourself with the tools to inspire your team, navigate challenges, and
cultivate a thriving team culture.
cultivate a thriving team culture.
Examples of Management workshops include:
Motivating and Engaging your Team
Developing Collaborative and Accountable Teams
Leading a Hybrid / Remote Team
Having Courageous Conversations
Developing Collaborative and Accountable Teams
Leading a Hybrid / Remote Team
Having Courageous Conversations
Workshops on Resilience
Build resilience with our empowering workshops, which are designed to equip you with strategies for navigating challenges and overcoming setbacks. Discover techniques to enhance mental agility, emotional strength, and a positive mindset in both personal and professional settings.
Examples of Management workshops include:
Developing Resilience in Ourselves and Others
Supporting the Wellbeing of Others
Unmasking your Imposter
Supporting the Wellbeing of Others
Unmasking your Imposter
Workshops on
Self-awareness
Cultivate self-awareness with our insightful workshops, which are aimed at helping you understand your strengths, values, and behaviours. Gain tools to reflect, enhance emotional intelligence, and foster personal growth for improved relationships and decision-making.
Examples of Self-awareness workshops include:
Insights Discovery
Emotional Intelligence
Working with your Values
Emotional Intelligence
Working with your Values
Workshops on
Strategy
Develop your strategic thinking skills with our interactive workshops, which are designed to help you analyse, plan, and execute effective strategies. Learn to align goals, anticipate challenges, and drive sustainable success in your organisation.
Examples of Strategy workshops include:
Strategic Thinking and Decision Making
Bringing Strategy into Reality
Aligning Strategy and Culture
Bringing Strategy into Reality
Aligning Strategy and Culture
Workshops on
Teamworking
Enhance your teamwork skills with our collaborative workshops. Focus on building trust, improving communication, and fostering a sense of belonging. Learn techniques to navigate conflicts, leverage diverse strengths, and create a high-performing team dynamic.
Examples of Teamworking workshops include:
Insights Discovery
Effective and Cohesive Teams
Working in a Hybrid Environment
Effective and Cohesive Teams
Working in a Hybrid Environment
Meet the team
Dave Tosh
Dave Tosh (OBE) is a licensed Insights Discovery practitioner, executive coach, and facilitator. He actively brings his experience and knowledge when working with people at all levels within organisations. Dave has coached up to and including senior leaders in the public, private and third sectors.
Dave has over 40 years working experience in the public sector, private sector and the armed forces and recently retired as Director of Resources for the Welsh Parliament (Senedd). In 2022, Dave became a recipient of an OBE for Parliamentary and Public Service.
Dave has over 40 years working experience in the public sector, private sector and the armed forces and recently retired as Director of Resources for the Welsh Parliament (Senedd). In 2022, Dave became a recipient of an OBE for Parliamentary and Public Service.
Qualifications:
- ilm Level 7 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring
- Licensed to practise with Insights Discovery®
Meet the team
Natalie Savery
Natalie is an experienced Learning and Development Professional, who specialises in developing leaders and finding ways to make learning fit for purpose, flexible and (dare we say it) fun! Natalie has a natural thirst for learning which has led her to continuously develop her skills in Coaching and Action Learning, learning and development approaches, employee engagement and strategic leadership over the course of her career. She has hands-on experience of leading remote and hybrid teams and has extensive understanding and skills in creating digital, face-to-face and blended learning solutions. Natalie is a strong advocate for coaching at all levels and strives to support others to reach their potential through building strong, open and effective coaching relationships.
Qualifications:
- ilm Level 7 Strategic Leadership & Management
- ilm Level 7 Executive Coaching and Mentoring
- CIPD Level 7 Strategic Learning and Development
- ilm Action Learning Facilitation
- EQ-i 2.0 Emotional Intelligence Psychometric Practitioner
- Level 3 Internal Verification of Credit Based Learning
- Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Candidates in the Workplace
- Working towards Level 3 Digital Learning Practitioner qualification
Professional Bodies
- Chartered Member of The Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD)
- Fellow of The Learning & Performance Institute (LPI)
- Master Coach with European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC)
- Member of the Institute of Leadership (IoL)
- Member of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
Meet the team
Allison Holland
Allison is an energetic and visionary leader who is driven by a keen sense of service. Her purpose is to make a positive difference to people and communities through developing confident, courageous and trusted leaders and organisations. She works at the most senior levels as a trusted partner who appreciates the complexity of the environment but never loses sight of the outcomes. Her collaborative and agile approach enables her to find ways forward with others; enjoying the diversity and collective intelligence that others bring to problem-solving and trusting them to lead parts of the solution. She is a strategic and systemic thinking who is skilled at ‘joining the dots’, drawing on and influencing a broad network of leaders.
She brings knowledge, expertise and energy to strategic workforce planning, succession planning, talent management, change leadership, performance management and leadership development. She can scope and craft sophisticated OD and HR solutions that support culture change and transformation and has done so for clients such as the Senedd (Welsh Parliament), Gwent Police, Care Inspectorate Wales and Welsh local authorities. As a highly skilled and adaptive leader Allison utilises many roles to get results – OD and change consultant, strategic partner, critical friend, executive and systemic team coach, facilitator and people expert. She is proud of the achievements of Leaderful Action, who have delivered outcomes on so many significant contracts – punching above its weight when comparing size with impact.
Allison likes to stretch and challenge herself and others, but couples this with support and an all-round positive regard for those she works with. She knows that leadership alone can’t solve everything, but she believes that when leaders work together towards a shared purpose with the right values then great things can happen. She brings this belief to the people and organisations she works with.
She is committed to developing the next generations of leaders, especially
female leaders, and has become a bit of an accidental expert in this area –
she reminds herself of this when her two strong-minded
teenage daughters keep her on her toes!
She brings knowledge, expertise and energy to strategic workforce planning, succession planning, talent management, change leadership, performance management and leadership development. She can scope and craft sophisticated OD and HR solutions that support culture change and transformation and has done so for clients such as the Senedd (Welsh Parliament), Gwent Police, Care Inspectorate Wales and Welsh local authorities. As a highly skilled and adaptive leader Allison utilises many roles to get results – OD and change consultant, strategic partner, critical friend, executive and systemic team coach, facilitator and people expert. She is proud of the achievements of Leaderful Action, who have delivered outcomes on so many significant contracts – punching above its weight when comparing size with impact.
Allison likes to stretch and challenge herself and others, but couples this with support and an all-round positive regard for those she works with. She knows that leadership alone can’t solve everything, but she believes that when leaders work together towards a shared purpose with the right values then great things can happen. She brings this belief to the people and organisations she works with.
She is committed to developing the next generations of leaders, especially
female leaders, and has become a bit of an accidental expert in this area –
she reminds herself of this when her two strong-minded
teenage daughters keep her on her toes!
Qualifications:
- MSc in Leadership and Management
- Post Graduate Certificate in Adult Education
- Post Graduate Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership
- ilm level 7 Executive Coaching and Leadership Mentoring
Meet the team
Dawn Smart
Dawn is one of our key associates and we would have her as part of our delivery team wherever possible. She is a joy to work with and our learners feel the same way – in fact they have nothing but positive things to say about her. Dawn’s engaging energy is there in her face to face delivery and her online webinars. She especially enjoys seeing line managers thrive in their roles as they apply the practical tools and techniques from her learning sessions. She is something of an online master, managing learners through all kinds of topics, in her clear and optimistic way. She is also a qualified executive coach, adept at turning her hand to developing individuals as well as groups. Dawn has been a key part of our team since 2017, working with Leaderful Action on large scales, long term projects. Dawn is so committed to delivering for our clients and so involved in what we do, that we often forget that she isn’t a full-time member of our team.
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Helen Whitney
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Meet the team
Bethan Emanuel
We started working with Bethan in 2018 and already she is an integral part of our team. She has a long career in senior and strategic positions within HR so brings heaps of leadership and people experience to the work she does. Bethan is very versatile and loves the variety of work she is able to do with us. For every new project or learning group she is able tune in to their needs and adapt her approach, with an enthusiasm that is infectious. Bethan can shift seamlessly between working with senior leaders to first line managers, and has a wealth of ideas for all situations. Her adaptability applies to languages as well – she is bi-lingual in Welsh and English and can facilitate or coach in either. She may be flexible but she’s not afraid to call a spade a spade and her honesty is appreciated by us and her learners alike. Bethan is committed to a long and prosperous career in learning and development and has an enviable CPD record to prove it. We look forward to sharing the journey with her for many more years to come.
Meet the team
Manjula Bray
Manjula is a highly motivated business psychologist and executive/career coach with a successful track record of achievement since 2002. She has solid experience in recruitment, selection and assessment backed by sound generalist HR experience. Manjula communicates credibly and effectively at all levels to achieve high quality bespoke results to enhance people performance at an individual and organisational level. She has been an independent consultant and associate working in partnership in a range of sectors organisations (SMEs to multinational) delivering business solutions including leadership/management development, psychometric testing and assessment /development centres. Until March 2012, Manjula held public position of Independent / Lay Member with the Judicial Appointments Commission and Welsh Government under OCPA guidance. She currently sits as a voluntary board member for the Ethics & Discrimination Complaints QA Panels with Gwent Police and The No Fit State Community circus and is the co-founder of the Wales Coaching Community
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Sian Roberts
Sian has worked within the Health and Social Care field for 17 years, dedicating most of her career to the substance misuse sector. She has worked as a leader and a manager for 11 years having significant experience in change management, transforming culture, nurturing new leaders, supervision skills and tender writing.Outside of her working life, Sian is passionate about food. She can be found cooking up a storm trying new recipes in her kitchen or out in nature foraging for ingredients. She also enjoys lifting weights and spending time with feline friends.
Qualifications:
- ILM Level 5 in Leadership and Management
- ILM Level 3 in Life Coaching
- Action Learning Facilitator
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
- MA in Consultative Supervision and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care Work Based Assessor
Meet the team
Nina Goldsworthy-Griffiths
Nina is an experienced leadership trainer, coach, mentor and facilitator. She draws on over 22 years’ experience in a broad range of diverse sectors and specialises in creating purposeful learning solutions that enhances the performance of leaders and improves employee engagement. Nina develops and maintains strong working relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers; these relationships ensure that business strategies succeed so employees feel “Valued, Supported and Engaged”.
Meet the team
Marcus David
Marcus has extensive experience of designing, delivering, assessing and internally verifying a wide range of accredited and non-accredited training programmes and workshops across all levels, including ilm qualifications. Marcus has an open, warm and relaxed style of delivery with an excellent knowledge of learning theories, application and assessment. He is an internal verifier for Investors in People and an NLP Practitioner. Marcus is a Chartered member of the CIPD (MCIPD)
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Leema Sabir
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Meet the team
Ian Diment
Ian is a warm, focused individual who brings years of senior leadership experience, including his most recent role as the Group HR & Strategy Director with one of the largest private companies in the UK, with a workforce of over 7,000 colleagues
and a turnover in excess of £1 billion per annum.
During his tenure as a HR leader, he played a key role in developing the company’s leadership programmes, including establishing training capability and integrating leadership tools and techniques across the business. He has a keen interest in building a more conscious and authentic style of leadership through
the principle of developing greater self-awareness. As part of this programme,
he also successfully completed a ‘train the trainer’ programme with a world-renowned leadership consultancy who strengthen the purposes and
performances of leaders, teams and organisations.
Ian also has experience of leading business and people transformation programmes including organisational re-design. He has a passion for developing and implementing responsible business initiatives that align to an organisation’s vision, strategy and values, in building great workplace cultures where leaders
role model psychological safety in creating the right climate,
attitudes and behaviours in teams.
Outside of work he still enjoys playing the drums in a band that never made it(!), as well as cooking and travel in different cultures and new places.
and a turnover in excess of £1 billion per annum.
During his tenure as a HR leader, he played a key role in developing the company’s leadership programmes, including establishing training capability and integrating leadership tools and techniques across the business. He has a keen interest in building a more conscious and authentic style of leadership through
the principle of developing greater self-awareness. As part of this programme,
he also successfully completed a ‘train the trainer’ programme with a world-renowned leadership consultancy who strengthen the purposes and
performances of leaders, teams and organisations.
Ian also has experience of leading business and people transformation programmes including organisational re-design. He has a passion for developing and implementing responsible business initiatives that align to an organisation’s vision, strategy and values, in building great workplace cultures where leaders
role model psychological safety in creating the right climate,
attitudes and behaviours in teams.
Outside of work he still enjoys playing the drums in a band that never made it(!), as well as cooking and travel in different cultures and new places.
Qualifications & Professional Memberships:
- Post Graduate Diploma in HR Management
- BA (Hons) Degree in Town Planning
- ILM Level 7 Diploma in Executive Coaching and Mentoring (qualification pending)
- Chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
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Cath Allen
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Meet the team
Helena Tosh
Helena is a versatile and friendly e-learning expert, who regularly sprinkles here technical magic over our ideas and materials. She has been designing and delivering top quality digital learning solutions to clients across a wide variety of sectors and subject matter for more than a decade. Helena has the rare combination of digital expertise and knowing her stuff when it comes to leadership and learning - she cut her teeth in the in-house learning and development team of a major high street bank. She held a number of roles here, which included coaching leaders on personal effectiveness and leadership skills (one-to-one and in group settings), running talent development programmes, and managing an operations team.
Whatever the project, Helena’s starting point is always the learner. What’s relevant to them and what do they need to change? Her passion is for delivering outcome-focused solutions that are fresh and engaging. She does this through close collaboration with clients, questioning and listening to really get to the heart of the matter. Helena lives by the sea and has great taste in interior design. Our virtual meetings regularly bring about a feeling of house envy in the rest of the team!
Whatever the project, Helena’s starting point is always the learner. What’s relevant to them and what do they need to change? Her passion is for delivering outcome-focused solutions that are fresh and engaging. She does this through close collaboration with clients, questioning and listening to really get to the heart of the matter. Helena lives by the sea and has great taste in interior design. Our virtual meetings regularly bring about a feeling of house envy in the rest of the team!
Qualifications:
- Certified E-learning Professional Diploma
- Certificate in Training Practice
- BA (Hons) English Language and Literature
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Andrea Street
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Meet the team
Mae Holland
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We're working hard behind the scenes to develop this section where you will be able to access our online learning resources. In the meantime you can contact us by using the the 'Get in touch' button on the homepage or by emailing hello@leaderfulaction.com
Introduction to Insights
We begin with an Introduction to Insights, working through what the colours mean and how they inform our behaviours, motivations and style. We explore:
Self-awareness – who am I?
Team-awareness – who are we?
Working preferences, decision-making and perception.
Exploring personal profiles with one another to build cohesion and awareness of difference.
Team Effectiveness with Insights
Team effectiveness is made up of a number of factors and Insights provides us with a simple framework, linked to the four colour energies that helps us to assess and develop our team effectiveness.
This workshop can cover:
This workshop can cover:
Team and needs analysis
Team working and communication preferences.
Team learning and action planning.
Improving Team Effectiveness with Insights
Improving team communication builds on the basics of Insights Discovery communication preferences and explores what works, what doesn’t and why?
We assess individual and team preferences for communication and keeping in touch. We also look outwards from the team – who are our stakeholders and customers, how do and should we communicate with them to improve relationships.
We assess individual and team preferences for communication and keeping in touch. We also look outwards from the team – who are our stakeholders and customers, how do and should we communicate with them to improve relationships.
Team Resilience with Insights
In this workshop we explore the basics of what makes individuals and teams resilient, we explore our individual and team colours and how we can use these better to support resilience.
We discuss indicators and signs that could indicate resilience issues and agree individual and collective actions to develop resilience
We discuss indicators and signs that could indicate resilience issues and agree individual and collective actions to develop resilience
Meet the team
Marie Talmage
Marie is a versatile professional with over 15 years’ experience spanning administration, digital communications, HR support, housing services, and customer service across public, private, and third-sector organisations. She specialises in streamlining processes, coordinating social media, developing partnerships, and creating engaging digital content.
With a strong background in finance administration, safeguarding, data management, and event coordination, Marie has a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results. Her creative skills in photography and visual media add a dynamic dimension to her work. Guided by values of honesty, professionalism, and hard work, Marie is committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of her role.
Qualifications:
- HNC Business Studies – University of South Wales (Modules: Contract Law, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Management Accounts, HR, Economics).
- ILM Level 3 Leadership & Management.
- National Qualification in Photography – Level 5.
- ECDL Level 2.
- RSA Communications in Business.
- Extensive CPD including: Data Protection, CBT Skills, Stress Management, Safeguarding Adults & Children, Train the Trainer, Social Media in the Workplace, and Wellbeing at Work.
Meet the team
Ceri Smith
Ceri joined Leaderful Action in June 2025 as a Learning Co-ordinator, bringing with her over 25 years of HR experience and more than 5 years prior experience delivering training in the adult education sector. Passionate about learning and development, she delights in being part of an enthusiastic team that expertly designs and delivers collaborative solutions for the achievement of excellence and the celebration of success.
Qualifications:
- MSc Human Resource Management
- CIPD Level 7 People Management and Development
- CIPD Level 7 Employment Law
- D32/D33 City & Guilds Assessor Award
- City & Guilds Adult Education Teachers Certificate
Professional Bodies
- Chartered Member of The Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD)
Meet the team
Cassie Austin
Cassie is a skilled and organised professional with nearly a decade of experience in the television industry, where she developed strong coordination, communication skills and a creative eye. A career shift into health and social care sparked her interest in learning and development, leading her to pursue opportunities that support personal and professional growth.
At Leaderful Action, Cassie brings her eye for detail, structured approach and passion for purposeful work to help the team deliver learning experiences that are accessible, engaging and impactful.
Qualifications:
• Level 4 Preparing for Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care
• BA(Hons) Animation