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Organisational & Leadership Development Consultant

Clarity, capability and calm for sustainable growth.

I partner with leaders, teams and organisations to cut through complexity, strengthen leadership capability and build the conditions for sustainable growth — grounded in a mindfulness-led approach.

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Susan Forrest, Organisational & Leadership Development Consultant
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The Weir GroupZühlkeScottishPowerInsightsTesco BankRoyal Bank of Scotland The Weir GroupZühlkeScottishPowerInsightsTesco BankRoyal Bank of Scotland

Working with you

Support for the leader, their team, and the wider organisation.

The Leader

I reduce the risk of failed leadership transitions by building the confidence, clarity and capability to take the step up — and help leaders create the capacity to lead sustainably, without burning out.

The Team

I help teams hit the ground running and get back on track when performance slips — aligning people around what matters most and building the conditions for effective, sustainable growth.

The Organisation

I design simple, human, practical OD strategies and frameworks that leaders actually want to use — and help organisations reduce friction and resistance whilst building capability, alignment and engagement.

Where I specialise

A blend of organisational development, leadership and mindfulness.

◈ Organisational Development
Organisational Development Simple, human and practical OD solutions that cut through complexity and align your people strategy with the business.
◎ Leadership Development and Coaching
Leadership Development and Coaching Building leaders’ confidence and capability to step up, take others with them and lead sustainably.
✣ Team Effectiveness
Team Effectiveness Helping teams get clear on their purpose and ways of working to accelerate and sustain high performance.
✦ Mindfulness & Wellbeing
Mindfulness & Wellbeing Evidence-based mindfulness that helps people strengthen resilience, manage overload and create the space to think clearly and decide well.
▣ Talent & Performance
Talent & Performance Simple, practical approaches that grow talent, strengthen leadership pipelines and build a culture where people do their best work.
◇ Culture & Engagement
Culture & Engagement Understanding what really shapes how people feel and engage, then turning insight into focused action that creates alignment and drives growth.
◈ Change & Transformation
Change & Transformation Developing the skills and mindsets leaders need to take people with them through change with confidence.
❝ Facilitation & Workshops
Facilitation & Workshops Purposeful workshops and events that bring leaders together around what matters most, creating the clarity, commitment and momentum to act.
✉ Learning & Development
Learning & Development Learning strategies and programmes that build capability, engage people and connect directly to business outcomes.

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Why clients work with me

Grounded thinking. Practical solutions. Sustainable growth.

Most OD consultants and coaches bring leadership development, coaching and facilitation expertise. As an accredited mindfulness and meditation teacher, I work at the intersection of organisational development, leadership and mindfulness practice — helping leaders, teams and organisations tackle complex challenges without losing sight of the people at the heart of them.

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Clarity
Tenacious problem-solving that gets to root cause, not sticking plasters.
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Alignment
A systemic approach that reduces complexity and the risk of disengagement.
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Self-sufficiency
I build your capability to sustain the change, not dependency on me.
My Background

With more than 25 years’ experience, I help leaders, teams and organisations be the best they can be at what they do.

I partner with businesses from global enterprises to small and medium-sized organisations — as a leadership coach, helping leaders build confidence, enhance their impact and navigate transitions with greater clarity and self-awareness.

As an accredited Mindfulness Teacher, I bring an additional dimension few OD consultants offer — helping leaders combine self-awareness with resilience, focus and wellbeing. My signature approach: creating clarity in complexity, translating insight into action, and helping people lead in a grounded and sustainable way.

Susan Forrest
Accredited Mindfulness Teacher
UK College of Mindfulness Meditation, 2024
ILM Level 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching
Institute of Leadership & Management, 2018
Accredited Insights Discovery Practitioner
Since 2016
Chartered Member of the CIPD (MCIPD)
Chartered since 2006

What clients say

Feedback from leaders and teams Susan has worked with.

“
Susan has helped me make huge progress against my key personal development areas. I wouldn’t be where I am today without Susan’s coaching.
Head of Legal
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Susan is tenacious and passionately believes in finding and fixing the heart of a problem. She created an environment where our team could learn and face the tough challenges.
Head of Organisational Development & Design
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Susan is a deep expert who strives to tap into her vast knowledge and experience to genuinely help others, ultimately benefiting every business she works for.
Global Chief Marketing and People Officer
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Susan is an excellent mindfulness teacher. She combines deep knowledge with lived experience and creates a real impact on those she teaches.
Mindfulness Now Programme participant

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Let’s talk about what your leaders, team or organisation need.

Whether you’re exploring leadership development, a team effectiveness programme, or wider OD support — get in touch and we’ll find the right starting point.

Email susan@susanforrestcoachingandconsulting.co.uk
Phone 07769 701740
LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/susanforrestprofile