In a noisy world, we provide a powerful pause - creating space to focus on what’s important to you and your organisation.

Pause Services

We work with leaders, senior teams and in-house influencers to shape inclusive, high-performance environments.

Modern workplaces are characterised by complexity and relentless change. Under this kind of pressure, it’s tempting to just run faster and harder. But that is exactly when pausing can add most value.

Pausing with us will provide the space, support and stimulation to:

  • Deepen your insights
  • Ground your decision-making
  • Act with impact

Coaching

One-to-one coaching provides leaders with a rare, boundaried space to focus on their own development and priorities.  These are collaborative, purposeful and insightful conversations with impact. 
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Leadership

Our leadership development work supports leaders to inhabit their roles with skill and purpose. Learning activity includes inclusive leadership programmes, masterclasses, keynotes, away days and senior team engagement.
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Facilitation

We facilitate rich interactions that enable better quality understanding and lead to more informed action. We have facilitated small group workshops, through to multi-site global events.
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Consultancy

As a trusted advisor, we collaborate with clients to build capacity & capability. This includes strategy development, guidance on culture & change, governance reviews, Board engagement, data & insight generation.
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Pause Creative

We believe in the power of storytelling to inspire change and shape perceptions.

Through our content creation services, we collaborate with leaders and organisations to tell real stories that highlight their values, showcase role models, and connect with audiences on a deeper level.

By crafting compelling narratives and imagery, we enable our clients to build meaningful connections, elevate their brand, and stimulate engagement. Let us help you tell your story in a way that leaves a lasting impact.

Pause People

Our team is made up of experienced professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge, diverse perspectives, and a commitment to helping leaders thrive in today’s dynamic environment.

Jo Bostock MBE

Areas of expertise:

Executive Coaching
Facilitation
Leadership development
Team dynamics and performance
Inclusive cultures
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Jenny Barrow

Areas of expertise:

Strategy and Governance
Data and Insights
Coach-Mentoring
Facilitation
Leadership development
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Martin Gash

Areas of expertise:

Strategy & implementation
Change facilitation
Mentoring & coaching
Talent development
Project Management
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Liz Grant OBE

Areas of expertise:

Inclusive cultures
Strategy development
Business advisory
Coach-Mentoring
Leadership development
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Pari Naderi

Areas of expertise:

Image creation
Creative flexibility
Interpersonal skills
Composition and storytelling
Photo editing and retouching
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Monica Juneja

Areas of expertise:

Executive Coaching
Therapeutic Coaching
Talent Advisory
Leadership Development
Facilitation
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Heidi Heseltine

Areas of expertise:

Inclusive cultures
Talent advisory
Data and insights
Coach-mentoring
Leadership engagement
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Tammy Parlour MBE

Areas of expertise:

Leadership development
Strategy and visioning
Facilitation
Systemic change
Inclusive cultures
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Pause Clients

Our clients are forward-thinking individuals and organisations who want to cut through the noise and lead well under pressure. 

Pause Clients include:

Accenture, The Guardian, Charcoalblue, The V&A, Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), University of Cambridge, Liverpool Biennial, Tate, Riverlane and Travers Smith.

 

Associate partnerships:

  • Diversity Study Group – including projects with global energy corporations, international ports and stock listed ship owners.
  • Fantail – including projects with HSBC, Aon, BNP Paribas, Lloyd’s of London, Climate Asset Management, FCA, Reach and the RFU.
  • Jenny Barrow Associates – including projects with Warner Music Group

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