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A safe space for leaders to grow and transform.
Where people thrive as individuals,
where business thrives from passion and purpose
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Founded by a collective of consultants, with expertise across:
E,D&I - Leadership Development - Business Management - Psychology - HR - H&S - Sustainability
Why do people come to us?
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Many managers are what we call accidental.
They have been put in a role with no training, no mentor, no support - just because they were efficient, or good at their job.
They soon learn its tough. People don’t always listen.
Managers are under pressure to perform.
It gets stressful.
We support by listening, supporting, mentoring and guiding. You also get to meet others like you, who are there, have been there or are heading there.
It can make such a difference to your mental health, just having that support.
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Not everyone has support where they need it.
Often Managers fear speaking up, because they fear failure and judgement.
We support Managers to have difficult conversations, and to believe and stick by their values - because we know how much it affects our mental health when we break them.
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Leadership is about seeing the best in people, and learning to harness strengths in the right way throughout your team.
How do you get the most out of your team?
Learn from them, work with them and create clear goals and boundaries.
We provide practical resources, and balance hard vs soft skills to develop future leaders.
“If there’s no safe space for leaders, how can we expect them to lead others without completely burning out? ”
“We have created a space to support leaders, so that they can support those people who are working with them”
TESTIMONIALS
"I cannot recommend Lisa enough. Her value surpasses a monetary figure, she is clearly very well clued up in practical ways to help anyone acheive and even surpass their goals. "f you want to change the mentality of your team, or drive better results it starts with Positive Psychology, and you definitely want to get an expert leading it"
"I've worked alongside Ed for a number of years on a range of EDI programmes, projects and external engagements and I'm constantly blow away by his ability to read people, situations and to carve out a clear pathway towards meaningful change. Ed is unapologetic in his approach, often going into situations so many would shy away from, asking the "uncomfortable" questions and pushing people into spaces and mindsets where they can grow"
"It takes courage to embrace honesty. Honesty with oneself, ones situation, and from others. Carlos is showing me how to better accept honesty from within and from others, and to deliver honesty with empathy, leading to enrichment and balance"
"I highly recommend Sherry as an outstanding manager. In the time we worked together she consistently demonstrated strategic vision, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. She also excels in creating a culture of community among team members"
Our Guiding Principles
Meaningful
Your work is not just your job. Work should be your passion.
Life is about finding meaning in what we do, and we are here to help you find the passion in what you do.
Openness
For a long time people have feared being open.
We aim to provide a safe space to be your authentic self, whilst learning and developing your personal mission, and learning to be the you that makes you happy at work.
Community
We are an inclusive community. That means open to everyone. Our values matter and we will not tolerate ignorance towards others.
By fostering this community, we work with you to develop your own workplace community that also fosters your true human values, and serves your authentic purpose.
Human
Leading is first understanding that employees are people. Everything we teach focuses on the human side of enterprise and how by unlocking the power of people, business can be truly sustainable.
Authentic
If you can't be you, then who are you?
We understand you have been shaped by your life experiences. We are here to guide to you to find out the kind of people leader you really want to be.
Carlos Dean - Co-Founder MOCHA
“You’ve got the responsibility, as a leader to support other people, but you need somebody to go to and talk about that. If that person is not somebody you feel you can approach then that can cause mental health problems.”
Ed Jervis - Co-Founder MOCHA
“We’ve got to be able to make a safe space for these leaders who are struggling, and soft skills are really, really difficult. Organisations need to look at how they manage power dynamics and I don’t think we talk about that enough.”
Lisa Avery - Co-Founder MOCHA
“Soft skills, which are really not that soft at all, project everything we do in this life. It can be hard to get lost in a sea of negativity and chaos, but that’s where people need to look at their values and look at what they want from their work.”
Sherry White - Co-Founder MOCHA
“For people who want to go into leadership roles for the people element - it is a massive challenge. What we are doing here is something that would have made such a difference to me as a manager. Leaders need an outlet for themselves and we have created that space and can continue to do so together”
Example content topics from our online sessions
Creating the conditions for workplace growth
Building leadership capability
Understanding Inclusion
Leadership vs Management
Understanding neurodiversity
Managing up - meeting board expectations
The unique challenges of middle management
Understanding leadership styles
Governance and Policy making without straining human development
Performance appraisal and purpose
What is psychological safety?
Understanding individual needs (internal and external factors)
Authentic Purpose
PERMA and Positive Psychology frameworks
Navigating leadership challenges
What you get
Live sessions tailored to group challenges
Q&A forum to ask any questions, helping to solve your specific challenges
Peer to peer networking
Practical management resources
Guest speakers on specialised topics, suggested by you, sourced by us
The support from people who have been there and understand the challenges you face in the modern world. Where mental health related sickness is at an all time high and leaders are faced with pressure from every angle.
All designed with busy leaders in mind.
Who is it for?
Anyone who looks after people in business, or who aspires to do so and who wants to create a thriving human centric team that drive the business forward through collaboration, passion and united purpose.
“The power dynamic around what people feel they can and can’t say really plays into people’s confidence to speak out,because they have that fear of losing their job”
Find us here…..
Our experts
Sherry White
Experienced People Leader Passionate about People
Having spent many years working in leadership roles across a range of business, Sherry comes with a powerful set of qualifications and experience to match it.
From running restaurants, high end hotels to contract research organisations working in compliant environments, Sherry has experienced the highs and lows of the corporate and small business world.
Holding a Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management, a Level 7 Award in Employment Law, a NEBOSH National Diploma and a IEMA Environmental Management Certificate, Sherry is passionate about continued learning and growth, both for herself, and others.
With a unique set of skills that understands the need for commercial success, comes a core belief that the driver of that success, is the success of the people within it.
Sherry started her own consultancy business and now supports other business owners get behind their values, and transform their businesses into successful people first ventures.
Sherry somehow also finds time to sit on the Thames Valley Branch of a CIPD committee organising events for the HR community, the board of a local Oxfordshire charity, has 5 kids and can't help but rescue cats too!
Carlos Dean
Transformational Leadership Development
At the heart of Carlos' philosophy (Cultural Capitalism), is a radical idea where commerce serves psychology - where businesses flourish by nurturing the growth and fulfillment of their people.
Carlos' approach is unique and holistic. He aspires to redefine the very fabric of corporate culture.
Through his work, Carlos empowers leaders and teams, infusing them with a sense of authentic purpose and guiding them towards a more fulfilling, effective, and efficient work environment.
His vision is not just a business strategy, its a movement toward a world where work is not just a means to and end, but a journey of personal and collective transformation.
Carlos' story is not just about business success; it's about re-imagining the role of business in society.
It's about creating spaces where individuals can grow, contribute and find meaning.
In a world often dominated by the bottom line, Carlos stands out as a visionary, leading the charge towards a more compassionate, purpose-driven future.
Lisa Avery
Positive Psychologist PERMA Promoter
Lisa is a positive psychologist, coach and speaker, who uses the science of optimal human functioning and a naturally engaging presence to drive engagement and encourage the use of positive emotion.
Her past projects have involved the design and/ or delivery of interventions to clients in Education, Government, the NHS, charities, and the corporate world.
Holding a master's degree in Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology Lisa prides herself on captivating her audience through candid self-expression, exuberant passion, and buoyant energy.
Her ultimate mission is to enlighten, enliven and empower humans to exponential levels of happiness, meaning and success, by breaking down the research, catalysing conversations and helping individuals come up with creative ways to positive change.
Ed Jervis
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Leader
Ed is an internationally renowned thought leader and a seasoned senior commercial leader with a passion for exceptional organisational performance and social justice.
Growing up as a gay Catholic in Northern Ireland during the height of "The troubles", Ed's formative years were influenced by the powerful impact of social and political unrest. These experiences drive his unwavering dedication to promoting understanding.
His unique perspective provides invaluable insights into conflict resolution, change management, negotiation and the profound impact of inclusion.
His corporate work has established him as a leading voice, who not only champions psychological safety and pragmatic solutions, but also provides organisations with practical solutions that deliver authentic and genuine change.
His passion for inclusivity and the practical application of his beliefs makes him an extraordinary catalyst for positive change, inspiring those around him to join the movement towards a more equitable and harmonious global community.
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