your team doesn't need another away day with a sad flip chart
They need space to breathe, reconnect and have the conversations they've been avoiding. I design experiences, not agendas, that do just that.
my secret weapon is play, seriously
I come from an experience design background, so I design workshops the way you'd design a product. Every moment is intentional, from how people arrive to how they leave.
I'm also trained in comedy improv, which turns out to be a secret weapon for team work. Improv is basically trust training disguised as play. It teaches people to listen, let go of control, and have each other's backs.
I don't parachute in with a shiny new framework. I collaborate with you beforehand, on what you've already built, what your team actually needs, and what "fun" looks like for your specific people (because what's fun for one team is a nightmare for another).
No PowerPoint. No sitting down. No "before we begin, let's go around and share a fun fact."
some of the teams who've let me in
no two sessions are the same and that's the point
Every brief I work on is bespoke. But the thread that runs through all my facilitation work is the same: I create the conditions for people to be honest with each other, laugh together, and leave feeling more connected than when they arrived.
A few of my greatest hits:
→ a strategy workshop for a major broadcaster to align their tech leaders on priorities and roles.
→ a full-day offsite for a 100-person startup to break down silos and get teams talking again
→ a creative retrospective for a 60-person climate tech company complete with cosy campfire convos and space to breathe
→ a culture deep dive for a 20-year-old law firm entering a new chapter under new leadership
→ a multi-day culture hackathon for a remote fintech to bring a globally dispersed team together and get them building relationships
→ a training-offsite-hyrbrid for a 40-person charity to improve how they give feedback and build trust
"fun, passion and high-quality strategic thinking"
"Workshops were engaging and thought-provoking, excitement built, behaviours changed and the end result is one we are all proud of. If you need a strategist that understands the intersections between people, process and technology, I highly recommend working with Natalie."
— Paul Lynch, ITV + Situwhat to expect when you book me
We talk.
You tell me what's going on with your team. I ask a lot of questions. We figure out what format makes sense.
I design it.
Every session is shaped around your unique team - your challenges, your dynamics, your goals.
I deliver it.
I come in (or dial in), hold the room, and facilitate the conversations your team needs to have. It's purposeful, playful, and nobody has to do trust falls.
We debrief.
Post-session summaries, recommendations, and a toolkit so the energy from the room doesn't evaporate by Monday.
"what was created felt like a natural and authentic representation of us"
"Nat’s approach was engaging, stimulating, and enabled us to capture a breadth of perspectives from across the team. Because the team were involved throughout, there's now a real sense of ownership and investment in what’s next. It's given us a blueprint to guide us going forward. I honestly can't think of anything I'd have changed."
— David Cullimore, IP AssetI didn't learn this from a textbook
I've been facilitating for 12+ years - in large organisations, scrappy startups, and everything in between.
But I didn't start facilitating from the outside. I spent years inside fast-growth companies - I joined a design agency as employee #3 and helped scale it to 100+ people. I co-founded one of the UK's first culture design consultancies. I've been Head of Culture and part of leadership teams. I've sat through the terrible offsites and the brilliant ones, and I know exactly what makes the difference.
I’ve designed methodologies, built the frameworks, and taught a team of consultants how to hold rooms, and then watched them do it brilliantly.
That means when I design a session for your team, I'm not winging it with a good vibe and some Post-its. I've got years of knowing what works, what falls flat, and exactly how to read a room that's pretending everything is fine.
Also: your team will actually enjoy this. Nobody will be checking their phone. That's not a promise.
"your energy and enthusiasm kept everyone engaged”
"It was clear you took the time to understand our needs, and the workshops felt genuinely relevant and impactful as a result. Your preparation, especially the discovery session beforehand, made a huge difference."
— Will Robertson, Ophelosquestions you might have
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Ideally 6-8 weeks for a full offsite, 2-4 weeks for a shorter session. But I've turned things around faster when needed - get in touch and we'll figure it out provided I have the availability.
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Yes. I'm based in London but I'll come to you. Travel and accommodation costs are covered by the client for anything outside London. Bonus points if you take me somewhere sunny.
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Yes - energy resets, retros and bridge-building sessions all work well virtually. Full offsites and leadership workshops are best in person.
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That's what the initial call is for. Tell me what's going on and I'll recommend the right thing, even if that means something simpler or cheaper than you expected.
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Every brief is different, so I don't list fixed prices. Facilitation typically starts from £3,000 for a half-day session, depending on team size, complexity, and what's included. I am open to offering discounts for charities, just ask.
Book a call and tell me what you're thinking. I'll be honest about whether I'm the right person - and if I'm not, I'll tell you and share recommendations for who or what might be a better fit.
your team deserves better than another meeting about meetings.
So book a call. Tell me what's going on. I'll tell you what I think would help and I’ll be very honest, even if the answer is "you don't actually need me for this."
I write fortnightly about work, identity, teams and what happens when people stop performing and start being honest. If you're interested in how I think, this is where to start.