Hello ChangeMaker
As a ChangeMaker, you believe in the power of leadership to uplift others and create meaningful change for people, place, and planet.
You have courage and determination to bring transformative visions to life, but despite your best intentions, you're finding yourself struggling with the weight of unsustainable demands, feeling disconnected from your core values, and are getting caught in operational details rather than the meaningful change you set out to create.
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This isn't how change-making should feel.
You can transform your leadership impact whilst reclaiming your energy and vitality.
THE EMBODIED CHANGEMAKER PROGRAMME
A 12 Session High Performance Coaching Journey for ChangeMakers ready to Lead.
Learn to Lead with your Whole Self
The Embodied ChangeMaker programme offers a different way forward. You'll discover how to integrate embodied leadership practices with purposeful action, reconnecting with your authentic power while creating lasting impact.
This isn't about sacrificing your wellbeing for results – it's about learning to lead from a place of deep alignment and resilience, so you can truly flourish while bringing your vision to life.​
You'll develop skills that bring:​
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CLARITY - Make decisions that feel deeply right and aligned with your vision.
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ENERGY - Work with your natural rhythms to sustain peak performance.
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COURAGE - Move forward from genuine strength, not forced willpower.
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PRODUCTIVITY- Achieve more while feeling energised and focused.
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INFLUENCE - Inspire change naturally through authentic presence.
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NECESSITY - Find the emotional drive that brings meaning to your work and purpose to your life.
WHERE DO I BEGIN?
I focus on the strategies and support that make the biggest difference in your specific leadership journey.​ To find out what I can do for you, choose your ChangeMaker type...
THE SEASONED INNOVATOR
You make decisions from within an established organisation.
THE PURPOSE-DRIVEN FOUNDER
You bring new organisations to life.
THE BRIDGE-BUILDING CONNECTOR
You work on the ground with your communities.
ABOUT ME
If you're looking for someone who truly understands the ChangeMaker's journey you've come to the right place. My path to becoming a High Performance Coach and Mentor for ChangeMakers has been anything but conventional.
As a former opera singer who performed on international stages from the Royal Opera House to Teatro Communale di Bologna, I learned early on about the profound connection between body wisdom and peak performance. This understanding has shaped everything I do, including in my own ChangeMaking projects.
​HOW WE'LL WORK TOGETHER
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When you work with me, you're not just getting a coach - you're gaining a committed ally who understands the complexity of your journey and holds space for your full potential to emerge.
Since 2014 I've worked with ChangeMakers worldwide, supporting them to create regenerative projects while maintaining their wellbeing. Together, we'll discover how your body's wisdom can guide you to lead with greater impact, authenticity and joy.
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Darren is an amazing and skilled practitioner who guided me on a journey of self-discovery and healing. It was totally unexpected and I have learnt a great deal from working with him. I've left our process with greater clarity, purpose and confidence.
AMANDA MITCHELL,
CHOIR LEADER
Working with Darren has enabled us to clarify our vision and take bold steps towards our goals. While sensitively guiding us towards clearer thinking, his positive energy and can-do attitude ensure a thoroughly worthwhile and enjoyable experience. I would not hesitate to recommend him.
KIRSTY WITHER,
ARTIST & GALLERY OWNER
Darren changed my life. I was in a state of transition personally and professionally, and there was a pandemic going on! Not only did he help me work out what career move to make next, but by session 4, I was already being paid to do work I love!
ADAM BATES,
FOUNDER of PEOPLE & PLANET CONVERSATIONS
