Lead well under pressure

For leaders in housing, construction and engineering who were promoted for their technical skills and now need to lead people.

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Ways we help

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Leadership Coaching


Confidential support to help you think clearly, make stronger decisions and lead in a way that feels sustainable.


Includes the Build BOLD Leadership Blueprint – a focused 6 months coaching experience for leaders who want to move from firefighting to intentional leadership.


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Leadership Development


Cost-effective group programmes for managers and emerging leaders.

Straightforward tools. Space to reflect. Guidance to apply what you learn straight away.


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Personality Tools


Psychometric and Personality Trait tools that help you understand yourself and others, improve communication and strengthen team performance.

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Manager Training


Short, focused training on the skills manager in your sector use every day:

● Inclusive teams 


● difficult conversations


● managing change 


● performance and behaviour


● communication


Practical, interactive and tailored to your organisation

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The outcomes you get

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More Purpose

You know where you’re heading and why it matters.

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More Resilience

You manage pressure without losing yourself.

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More Collaboration

You bring out the best in different personalities.

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More Impact

 You lead your team well so your results improve too.

I’m Barbra.


My mission is to create a construction industry that revels in being the best in the world, through effective people leadership and people management. 


I work with leaders who work on complex projects and who are driven towards excellence but find themselves torn between operational and strategic delivery.


My approach is practical, honest and down to earth.


No jargon. No complicated theories. Just meaningful support that helps you think, lead and feel better at work.


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Let's talk

If you’re wondering what kind of support would help you most, the easiest place to start is a simple conversation.


Tell me what’s happening for you, and we’ll work out the best next step.

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