Helping technical specialists, data leaders, and managers bridge the gap between expertise and commercial influence.
My mission is to help leaders and specialists expand their behavioural range - remaining completely authentic while developing the situational agility required to drive trust, alignment, and action.
My approach blends constructive challenge with deep compassion, pushing your teams for real business outcomes.
Meet Jane
I spent 21 years in global businesses including Mars, Nielsen and Boots:
Managing large sales teams and client contracts
Leading insights teams, driving value through compelling communication of insights and creating a culture of evidence-based decision making
Leading multiple change projects - in the UK and abroad - including working with C-Suite to develop customer-led strategies
I then spent 6 years at the sharp end of leadership development in the NHS - an incredibly complex, high-pressure environment. Training clinical experts how to create human connection under stress: de-escalation, psychological safety, and building emotional trust before trying to influence with logic.
The common thread across both halves of my career is working with brilliant people who are technically exceptional, but whose ultimate success relies on connecting emotionally in order to drive meaningful results. I’ve observed a recurring challenge: when logic-based ideas fail to land, it’s generally because of a style mismatch with stakeholders. To solve this objectively I developed The Agile Connection System. Based on established psychological models that map how we work and communicate, this framework measures how individuals naturally balance Strategic Orientation (Task vs. People) and Delivery Pace (Direct vs. Deliberate).
I’m an experienced motivational interviewing practitioner and a certified Fierce Conversations® facilitator. I hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Education and am currently studying ILM Level 7 in Coaching.
When not working, I’m raising 3 children with my husband Peter, riding my bike, playing competitive hockey, and navigating the messy and wonderful reality of human connection in everyday life.
“I had the pleasure of working with Jane in our organisation, where she delivered leadership and management training for 140 of our managers.
Jane brings a highly engaging, practical, and action-focused approach to leadership development. Her ability to balance compassion with ambition helps leaders build confidence, strengthen their influencing skills, and step into their roles more effectively. Jane creates a supportive yet appropriately challenging environment that enables real growth and lasting impact. I would highly recommend her to any organisation / business looking to develop confident, capable and people-centred leaders.”
Leanne Hollingsworth, Matron, King’s College Hospitals
