Facilitation

Let us do the talking for you

 

Facilitators who bring practical tools and frameworks, not cringey quotes.

 

We’re designers who know how to work a topic (and a room), with engaging topics, expert insights, energy-filled debates. We’ll give your audience an experience they’ll be excited to listen to, learn from, and participate in.

 
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Services Off-the-Shelf

We don’t just talk culture - we make it happen. We’re here to help your team thrive with bespoke, ready-to-go programs designed to spark meaningful, lasting change. Our sessions are practical, playful, and packed with impact - no fluff, just results.

 

People Experience Bootcamp

 

Turn your people team into design-thinking pros, so they can craft employee experiences that truly matter. It’s all about real-world application, not just theory.

  • Master the Double Diamond framework

  • Hands-on exercises, group activities, and innovative tools

  • Turn your everyday challenges into opportunities for growth

  • People Experience Bootcamp

    Your team is ready to make a difference. Our People Experience Bootcamp gives them the tools to design and deliver employee experiences that work, using the proven Double Diamond framework.

    What you’ll get:

    • Introduction to design thinking, tailored to your team

    • Practical activities to apply what you’ve learned

    • A toolkit of ideas and exercises that can be implemented right away

    Who’s it for?

    People teams ready to stop talking about employee experience and start designing it.

    Walk away with:

    • Practical design-thinking tools

    • Hands-on experience applying the Double Diamond framework

    • A digital toolkit packed with resources to keep your team moving forward

    → Let's chat

 

Feedback Factory

 

Break free from feedback dread. This workshop will help your team give and receive feedback that actually drives improvement (trust us, it’s not as scary as it sounds!)

  • Interactive training to transform feedback culture

  • Learn the C.O.I.N. methodology for structured, effective feedback

  • Shift your team’s mindset towards growth and collaboration

  • Let’s face it - giving and receiving feedback can be awkward, uncomfortable, and downright painful. But here’s the kicker - it’s also the most underrated skill that separates good teams from great ones. Luckily our interactive workshop turns feedback into a positive, productive part of your culture.

    What you’ll get:

    • Scenario-based exercises to practice giving and receiving feedback

    • The C.O.I.N. framework for structured, actionable feedback

    • A chance to reflect on what’s working and where you can improve

    Who’s it for?

    Teams who want to communicate better and grow stronger together.

    Walk away with:

    • A solid understanding of the C.O.I.N. feedback framework

    • Confidence in applying feedback in a way that drives real improvement

    • A resource-packed toolkit to keep the learning going

    → Let's chat

 

Leadership Development

 

Ditch the outdated “ladder-climbing” mentality. Our Leadership Development program is all about creating leaders who inspire action and get results - no corner office required.

  • Focus on the 4C’s of Leadership: Clarity, Connection, Coaching, and Commitment

  • Real-time application of leadership techniques that drive your business forward

  • Boost communication and team alignment for maximum impact

  • Leadership isn’t about titles - it’s about making things happen. Our Leadership Development program is designed to create leaders who inspire, align, and drive their teams forward.

    What you’ll get:

    • Hands-on learning focused on the 4C’s of Leadership: Clarity, Connection, Coaching, and Commitment

    • Real-world application of coaching and communication techniques

    • Strategies to lead high-performing teams with a clear focus on business outcomes

    Who’s it for?

    Managers and leaders ready to level up and create real, sustainable impact.

    Walk away with:

    • A clear, practical leadership framework

    • Improved communication and team alignment strategies

    • Tools to help you lead with purpose and confidence

    → Let's chat

 
 

Ready to get started?

Pick a session that fits your needs, or let’s create something custom to make sure you get exactly what your team needs.

→ Book your session

Need something tailored?

We’re all about flexibility. Let’s design a custom program that fits your goals, your team, and your timeline.

→ Let’s talk custom

See us in action

 

What we lack in fancy guitar solos, we make up for in relatable, accessible, fun-to-watch presentations. Don’t believe us? Check out all the cool events we’ve been invited to speak at.

 

We sound great on mics, too

 

Need (non-stuffy) experts for your next podcast episode? Want a soundbite that’ll get your audience streaming for more? Mic us up!

Not My First Guess

Designing company culture like a customer experience

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Honey I Blew Up The Business

Starting a purpose-led business while wanting to make money

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Rave reviews

  • #micdrop moments EVERY TIME!

    Nat brings in the stats, the practical tools and frameworks, the fun, and the #micdrop moments EVERY TIME! She manages to pull and keep people into the conversation very naturally. Whether it's the buzzing chat or a Q&A at the end, her sessions generate a lot of food for thought and healthy debate between everyone in the room.

    Anamaria Dorgo, Head of Community at Butter

  • Off the chart hosting skills

    “Teaming up with Alicia for the Designer’s Mindset People Builders workshop was a game-changer for us. The event generated over 75 new community members and the event ratings were 5/5 across the board! Alicia’s hosting skills are off the charts – she brings this amazing blend of warmth, enthusiasm, and expert knowledge and experience to the table. She brings a wealth of examples, insights and interactivity to her sessions and no question fazes her – she handles them all with ease. Working alongside Alicia was an absolute pleasure, and I’m eagerly looking forward to working together again soon! Alicia is truly a star in her field!”


    Carmen Amador Barreiro, Community Lead at Oyster

  • A goldmine of purpose-driven insights

    “Natalie's hosting skills are unmatched. The Virgin StartUp events she hosts are a goldmine of purpose-driven insights. She's a master at creating a relaxed and supportive energy that gets people talking and fostering straight-up connections. Having worked closely with Nat, I trust her implicitly at doing a great job. She excels in curating dynamic events and nurturing tight-knit startup communities. If you're in pursuit of purpose-driven discussions and entrepreneurial energy, she's your ultimate choice—no second thoughts required.”

    Alice Mulrooney, Events Executive at Virgin StartUp

  • Calm, clear and thoughtful

    Alicia joined our panel “How to become an impact brand” where we discussed some pretty hard hitting questions that brands are facing with consumerism on the rise. Alicia took such a calm, clear and thoughtful approach to the event. She challenges ideas in a way that provokes conversation and growth, not defensiveness. Her view point is so fundamental when so many of us come from a position of “execution”; Alicia is asking the really important “why?” questions first; with kindness and humour intertwined. I’d LOVE to do more panels with Alicia, in fact, shall we arrange one?”

    Nicola Telford, Founder of Impact Marketing Club

  • Something really special.

    The energy you bring as a duo for hosting a workshop is something really special. You're both very charismatic and it's quite obvious that you're passionate about what you do, and work great together! You really helped the team to take a look at their current ways of living and how it interacts with their ways of working to improve both and how to recognise where some problems may arise from.

    Diana Muizniece, EA + Office Manager at Trint

  • Natural, relaxed and open style.

    We invited Nat to speak at our International Women's Day conference on the theme of 'Embrace Equity'. Nat's planning call approach meant that she created a presentation that struck the notes that were relevant to the audience by having understanding of who she was addressing. This can only happen through good, open communication and deep expert knowledge, and Nat didn't disappoint. Her natural, relaxed and open style was a treat.

    Charlotte Barker, CEO at Institute of Designers Ireland

  • Wish it was 6 hours long

    Many of the founders who attended Nat’s session said they wished it could have been six hours long because they felt they got so much value from it. (Nat) really set a high benchmark for the programme, making it hard for other experts to beat…!

    Nat has joined multiple incubator programmes now where she has supported founders ranging from early stage through to later stage and scaling founders. Each time, Nat was able to adapt her presentation, really honing in her skills and focusing on the needs of the cohort. Nat has been a pleasure to work with and I will continue working with her and The Future Kind Collective!

    Brenda Kola, Incubator Programme Manager at Hatch Enterprise

  • Friendly, welcoming, dynamic and effective.

    Having worked with Natalie on a number of entrepreneurship programmes at Imperial College, I've found her to be a fantastic facilitator, offering dynamic and effective workshops whilst being a pleasure to work with. This ensured we were closely aligned and well prepared on all sessions. Natalie framed the concept of team culture and values really well, getting our teams to think about why it's important and how it fits into their wider business strategy. All workshops have included a practical element which when mixed with background to frame the exercises, leads to some really positive outcomes for attendees. They've also been run in a manner which is friendly and welcoming, ensuring teams that are of varied development stages can take actions away from their session. I look forward to including her in future programmes!

    Euan Bell, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Manager at Imperial Enterprise Lab

Tune in on the regular

Thanks to our pals, we regularly feature in ongoing heart-to-hearts about culture and purpose. Here’s how you can tune in and join the conversation.

Virgin Startup

Changemakers + Empower 100

Culture as a competitive advantage deep dive

Drop in to learn culture kit building tools including ikigai, values behaviour maps, culture blueprints, employee experience maps, culture ecosystem maps, and many other (excellent) service design tools we’ve created ourselves, so you can step up your company culture.

Click here to check out Virgin Startup’s next set of programmes.

 

Unrest

Accelerator Programme

Purpose for the next generation of founders

Hybrid programme focused on branding, fundraising and community building to launch the next generation of purposeful consumer brands. It focuses on consumer businesses because we believe in the collective power we all have in driving shifts towards a fairer, inclusive economy.

Check out the Unrest Programme here.

Imperial

Enterprise Lab Accelerator

Developing ways of working between cofounders

Opportunity for founders to boost the development of their startup. Hands on weeks of mentorship, business coaching, and group workshops. The programme ends with a pitch event, where teams will showcase their startups in front of the Imperial community and investor network. 

Read more on the Accelerator here.

 

Hatch Enterprise

Female Founders & Incubator Accelerators

How to be a purpose driven business

Specifically in service of all female and under-represented founders, we tuck into purpose-led startup supporting topics like ikigai, purpose pyramids, purpose formulas, vision setting frameworks, prioritisation frameworks and culture blueprints, so there’s no excuse not to plug into your company purpose from day 1!

Find out more about Hatch’s programmes here.