What we do.
We help you reimagine how to create change; To think systemically and intentionally about your work and the way that you show up. From retainers and sustained counsel, coming in for an interim role to get you up and running, to meeting a specific brief or coaching you through a problem-solving process as a critical friend. More often than not, we start with helping you to think through what you really want and what you need to get there.
Our Offerings.
Regenerative Enterprise Design & Development.
Marrying your ambition with a game plan that's intentional, is designed deliberately to incorporate living systems and regenerative thinking, and helps more than it harms, is complicated.
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Whether setting up a new organisation, redesigning a strategy, designing an inclusive operating model or integrating regenerative practices, we support bringing your vision to life.
"I don’t know where I, or Force of Nature, would be without Deepa’s counsel. She helped me turn a nebulous idea into a grounded project plan and, one year on, an established organisation.
Sometimes you receive advice so far from where you stand that it feels impossible to make actionable. Deepa, by contrast, creates the conditions for you to be majorly ambitious while holding your hand so you don’t fall flat on your face. She’s unafraid of asking hard questions (ones I would never even think to!), but will stick around to help you answer them. I am eternally indebted and grateful."
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Clover Hogan, Force of Nature
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"Deepa was chosen to host and facilitate our workshop with expert panellists on agricultural sustainability. She went out of her way to invest time and effort in getting to know our ask, the panellists and was instrumental in shaping the agenda for the day. Through this process, it became clear how well Deepa is fully-versed with the themes of sustainability.
Her knowledge of the subject matter definitely played a role in asking probing questions of the panellists. Her meticulous attention to detail, matched with her ability to read the situation and adapt accordingly, were very evident on the day and played a large part in ensuring everything ran smoothly. The workshop was a success, both in terms of its outcome, but also the experience for all attendees."​
Radical Collaboration.
Creating systemic change, in co-creation and/ or collaboration with multiple stakeholders is a tricky business. Especially across sectors, languages and cultures.
We design, anchor, facilitate opportunities bringing together the right people; intentionally curated and consciously held so that the conditions are right for aligned action and meaningful transformation.
Ask the Unasked.
Often we shy away from asking the tough questions because we're fearful of the answers. This hinders our ability to grow and stifles innovation. Have you wondered about what conversations you should be having but aren't?
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Our facilitated, open-dialogue experience is designed to help organisations uncover what’s missing, rethink their strategies, and create actionable solutions through thoughtful conversation and collective intelligence. We deliberately hold space for provocative, non-judgmental questions to surface hidden assumptions and explore overlooked perspectives.
The ADDA Group Participant
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"I suspect that the more we're all able to rehearse compassionate ways of responding to this issue in safe spaces such as this space, perhaps the better equipped we might be to graciously and wisely withstand any aggressive responses in other organisational/ personal contexts."
Our Compact Offerings.
Our tailored offers are for shorter sprints and mini deep-dives.
Our Compact Offers.
Our tailored offers are for shorter sprints and mini deep-dives.
Insights Challenger Session.
Sometimes you just want to know you're on the right track with a business or operating plan, want to test an impact framework, need an ideation partner or want feedback on an MVP. You may also be stuck and can't see the woods for the trees when it comes to thinking about how best to present your own story.
Over 4.5 hours, we'll help your ideas come to life, work through any blocks and set you up for success.
WHAT YOU'LL GET
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The chance to test ideas before sharing them with stakeholders like investors, major donors or your Board.
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Constructive feedback from a critical friend.
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Counsel on how to take your work forward - it could be people to speak to, tools and frameworks to check out, recommendations for next steps.
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Support - things can take time to percolate so we'll check in with you and help you work through any snags.
"Working with Deepa has been an absolute game-changer for my business. Her ability to help us rework our content, offerings, and website with both big-picture visioning and real-world, actionable steps has given me more clarity on our mission, operations, and programming than ever before.
Deepa brings a rare combination of strategic insight, deep listening, and practical guidance that has made a tangible impact on how we shape and implement our work. I’m incredibly grateful for this process and excited to continue our growth with her. If you're looking for someone who can help turn your vision into a movement, Deepa is the person to work with.."​
Andrew Michael Nolan, The Mandala Institute
Dedicating yourself to the messiness of the world is hard; sometimes all you need is for someone to give it to you straight, sometimes you need a safe place where you can be vulnerable and share your concerns with no judgement. We support leaders to show up with their whole selves by providing tailored 1:1 spaces for reflection and growth.
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Over 6 months, we'll work with you to support where you're at and where you want to get to.
WHAT YOU'LL GET
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Dedicated time to focus on your strategic plans, ideations, imaginings and desires to create magic.
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A space to test your ideas and create a roadmap for how to achieve them.
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Clarity in what you want to do through critique, questioning, support and constructive feedback.
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Tools and frameworks for how to create the action you want.
Andy George, VAULT Creative Arts
"Working with Deepa has been transformational for both me and my business.
From the very start, I felt extremely comfortable with Deepa; after our first session I already felt like I'd known her for years! This comfort was crucial for me to be able to speak openly and share the challenges and tribulations of running a business with someone who not only gets it, but is able to prod, coach, and guide in a invigorating, provoking and enriching way.
Throughout our time, I've felt complete peace of mind that I was working with an absolute professional who is not only at the top of their game, but is leading the field. Deepa's ability to combine expertise and professionalism, with compassion, and creativity is second to none."
Critical Friend.
Strategy Rethinks.
There comes a point when you begin to wonder whether your organisation is still doing what it set out to, whether it should be or whether it needs to adapt and pivot. Stepping back to reflect whether there's been mission dilution because of the funding race, how to create sustainable and resilient financial models, or even if it's as fun as it once was, is a bold move.
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Through a series of facilitated, hard conversations we cut through to the heart of your vision and how to achieve it.
WHAT YOU'LL GET
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The opportunity to review your strategy and operating model and test how it's serving your vision.
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Facilitated conversations with your team.
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A full day strategy workshop (ideally in person if budget allows, otherwise online) so that everyone is part of the testing and design of the organisation's strategy.
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Clarity on what your strategic objectives are and why.
"Deepa has a real talent for cutting through the mass of information and distilling things down into what is important.
She has a logical approach in presenting her work, a proactive attitude and the ability to work from the organisation's perspective, rather than her own - something we really valued."​
Sam Greenley, Illuminate
could you do with a chat?
If you're wondering what might work best for you and your needs, you can always get in touch for a free 45 minute chai&chat and let's see what magic we can create.
Our Labour of Love.
Every year we pick a Labour of Love client. This is an issue we care deeply about or a founder that we really believe in, they just may not have the funds to pay for our services. They get the same Support, Counsel and Challenge like all our clients, just with the spirit of the gift economy and paying it forward.
If you think that you, or your organisation could do with some love, please get in touch and let's see what we can do.
Past Labour of Love clients include: Tarkebien, Know your Stars, the Ashiyaana Foundation, Force of Nature, The Industree Foundation, The Vaults Festival, Amalurra.