Supporting Activists & Change Makers

We’re the only community (that we know of!) for coaches who work with activists and change makers. The community is open to any coach who has an interest in social change – irrespective of location, years of experience, or accreditation. You may already be working with activists and change makers, you may be thinking about how to bring it into your coaching, or simply a curiosity about what it is and what it means for you.

About the group

As a group we create a space where we can support each other by; sharing stories, discussing topics, working through challenges/experiences which relate to coaching and social change.

At each meeting we explore a different topic, which is chosen by the group – we seek to explore the topic from different angles to gain new perspective.

Previous topics have included:
– Who is a change maker?
– What’s the role of a coach in social change?
– How do we acknowledge the wider system in our work?
– Burnout and wellbeing of change makers and ourselves

We encourage members to use the group as a space for curiosity and learning – different perspectives are welcome.

Who’s it for?

The community is open to any coach who has an interest in social change – irrespective of location, years of experience, or accreditation.

We meet 5-6 times a year and choose different topics to discuss – from this members gain reassurance that the issues they face are not unique (burnout, overwhelm, what’s our role in social change) and gain different thoughts and perspectives.

What can you expect?

  • Thought provoking discussions
  • Peer learning
  • Personal and professional growth
  • Meetings 5 – 6 times per year

Meet the Leadership Team

Esmee Russell

Esmee Russell

I’m an experienced 1-2-1 coach who helps people understand who they are, how they relate to others and how that ripples into the world. I work with individuals who are curious to examine their own values, beliefs and emotions, in order to consider the mark they want to leave on this world

Stuart Reid

Stuart Reid

I am an experienced Executive Coach and Team Coach. I works with chief executives in the public sector, who show up believing that the work they do matters and can change the world, while also accepting that the complexity of the world means that they may not make much difference. But they show up anyway.

Get Involved

If you are already working with change makers and activists, or you’re curious to know more, then please do join us. We encourage members to use the group as a space for curiosity and learning – different perspectives are welcome. There is no expectation that you will attend every meeting – attendance is fluid, so come to the meetings which interest you.

We also encourage members to suggest discussion topics, and if willing, to lead the conversation (with support from the group. leads)