Working with a team takes time, but if you want to see real change, just take the first step. 

When you get in-touch, I begin with a conversation with you as the leader and then with your team. Over the course of a month or so, I spend time listening, observing and creating space for people to be honest. This might include one-to-one interviews, informal time with the team and anonymous surveys. It is important that everyone has a voice, not just the loudest ones in the room or the ones higher up the organisational chart.

I then share what I find with you, with your accountability group (e.g. trustees, a PCC or a senior leadership team), and with the team themselves. Honesty and transparency matter to me and I believe the whole team deserves to understand what has been seen and heard.

From there, I stay involved. For around six months, I offer regular check-ins, pastoral support and space for reflection and change. I work alongside leaders as they navigate what comes next and I reduce my involvement gradually as confidence and health grow within the team.

One-off training and conversations can happen too!

I work primarily with small teams in charities and churches. These are teams where staff and volunteers give a great deal of themselves. These are organisations where people care deeply about their work, where the stakes feel personal and where the line between professional and pastoral is often blurred.

Because of this, a healthy team and culture is of utmost importance. Without it, leaders can feel isolated, team members can feel unheard and unhealthy, unseen power dynamics can form. 

I am ordained and bring a pastoral and spiritual sensitivity to everything I do.

I have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy, which shapes how I listen, how I observe communication and how I understand the dynamics between people.

I have a degree in Theology and am currently completing a Masters in Theology and Transformative Practice.

I have around 20 years of experience working for charities and churches, alongside experience in the hospitality, business and public sectors.

I am particularly drawn to small teams where people are personally invested and passionate about what they are doing.

Whether you’re not sure where to start or you already know what you’re looking for - I would love to hear from you.

Drop me an email at jess@canaryandcat.com and I can start our conversation there.

Talking about money can be awkward - not for me though!

Every engagement is different and costings are shaped around the needs and resources of each organisation.  

Get in-touch to start a conversation!