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Strengthening Leadership Teams in Progressive, Inclusive Organisations


I help leaders and teams navigate complexity with clarity, confidence, and compassion.
My work blends somatic practice, creative inquiry, and evidence‑based leadership development to support meaningful, sustainable change.

I partner with organisations committed to equity, psychological safety, and progressive leadership cultures, creating space for people to think deeply, feel fully, and lead with intention.


My Approach: The Three Strands

My approach draws on practices from somatics, creative inquiry, and reflective methodologies to help leaders navigate complexity with clarity and presence. These three pillars don’t operate as steps but as interdependent practices that shift in emphasis depending on the context and the people involved.

A visual anchor for how my leadership pathways braid capability, connection, and practice into a coherent approach.

Three‑strand braided triskellion symbol representing Glenis Wade’s leadership development approach.
A braided triskelion illustrating how the three leadership strands interweave in practice.

Each braid is woven differently, shaped by the context, the people in the room, and the challenges being navigated. There is no fixed order or prescribed sequence; the strands move in relation to one another. At times, one comes to the forefront; at other moments, another becomes the anchor; and often they overlap. This way of working honours the complexity of modern organisations and meets leaders where they are, while still holding a coherent, values‑led framework.

These three strands are not steps or stages, but parts of a living braid. They move in and out of prominence depending on the context, the people in the room, and the dynamics being worked with. At times one strand offers the grounding, at other moments another brings the insight or challenge, and often they overlap. Together, they create a flexible, values‑led way of working that meets leaders where they are while still holding a coherent developmental arc.

Developing the capacity to notice what the body communicates, tension, intuition, energy, and emotional cues so leaders can respond with presence rather than habit. This strand shifts in emphasis depending on the moment, sometimes offering grounding, sometimes insight, always adjusting to what the system requires.

Using imagination, experimentation, and reflective questioning to surface new possibilities. This strand is directly informed by artistic process, improvisation, play, composition, and reframing enabling leaders to explore complexity in ways that linear problem‑solving alone cannot reach.

Using practices that centre equity, psychological safety, and representation. This strand flexes with organisational realities, sometimes focusing on voice and participation, sometimes on power dynamics, sometimes on structural barriers. It ensures the work honours the lived experience of everyone involved.

Who I Work With

I work with senior leaders, leadership teams, and progressive organisations who value depth, reflection, and meaningful change. My clients are committed to equity, psychological safety, and inclusive leadership, and they’re ready to explore new ways of thinking, relating, and leading.

Services Overview

Focused, reflective development for senior leaders navigating complexity and growth.

Engaging, experiential sessions that build capability, insight, and shared understanding.

Strengthening insight, trust, clarity, and collaboration for leadership teams and cross‑functional groups.

Sensitive and strategic guidance for organisations committed to equity, inclusion, and psychologically safe cultures.

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Testimonials

What clients say

“Glenis helped us transform our leadership culture and it feels nicer to work here”, D. Hesketh.

Laurent Perrier UK

CEO, Greenprint

Ready to explore what’s possible?

If you’re curious about working together — for yourself, your team, or your organisation, I’d love to talk. A conversation is often the best place to begin.

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