BETTER LEADERS CREATE

BETTER BUSINESSES

If you’re ready to elevate your communication, leadership, and other human skills, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. 

Talent is distributed evenly…

but opportunity is not.

We believe that human skills are the foundation of thriving workplaces, communities, and relationships.

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The Problem

For years, ESSENTIAL skills have been overlooked, undervalued, and underdeveloped.

We’ve all encountered leaders and contributors who…

  • Avoid difficult conversations. 
  • Struggle to give clear feedback or praise. 
  • Speak over others or fail to listen. 
  • Lack empathy or the ability to inspire trust. 

These gaps don’t just impact individual relationships they erode workplace culture, stifle innovation, and hold people back from reaching their full potential. 

We believe that everyone deserves access to the tools and knowledge to grow as contributors and leaders, regardless of their role, pay grade, or background. ​

Our Solution

For over a decade, we’ve been committed to democratising learning.

We create accessible, practical, and impactful learning experiences that empower people to develop the skills they need to thrive now and in the future.

Whether it’s navigating a tough conversation, leading a team, or creating inclusivity, we deliver real-world strategies that make a difference. No ‘fluff’, just practical tools and ways of working that you can implement back into your role.  

Our work isn’t about ticking boxes or delivering generic training. It’s about helping people unlock their potential, create meaningful connections, and lead in a conscious, inclusive way. 

Hear From Our Learners

Lucy Gardiner
Management Essentials Programme
My resilience and confidence have grown. My self-belief is higher, I am more able to deal with challenges and I am more self-aware.
Rafael Rodriguez
Management Essentials Programme
Definitely improvements on the way I communicate with my colleagues and how I feedback to them.
Kate Ogle
Management Essentials Programme
It has really helped build my confidence, helped me develop as an individual and giving me the motivation to continue to develop internally but my wider team as well.
Ray Potts
Management Essentials Programme
The training was brilliant and I have learnt lots of new tools and techniques to make me better in the work place and as a person in society.
Russell Rafferty
Management Essentials Programme
I am more open to other approaches to solving a problem. That ideas are malleable and can be moved to best fit with the people that are engaging in the programme at hand.
Michael Errington
Management Essentials Programme
I have a newfound confidence, it has brought forward a lot of things I knew I had but never had the tools to use.
Jo Davies
Lean In, Power Up retreat Attendee
I experienced a life changing retreat with some of the most incredible females - it was up there with one the most transformative decisions I have made in my professional career. Thank you so much to Michaela Reaney Claire Preston for their guidance, coaching and hosting skills par excellence.
Sarah Monk
Lean In, Power Up retreat Attendee
To meet such an incredible group of people, be inspired, howl with laughter, be nurtured, reflect, learn and be gifted a life reset all in the space of 36 hours. The thought, planning, energy and enthusiasm that went into the weekend was not only awe inspiring but delivered such incredible results.
Charlotte Fuller
Lean In, Power Up retreat Attendee
This group of incredible women was a breath of fresh air. filled with openness. kindness, positivity, collaboration and a lot of laughs! Thank you Michaela Reaney and Claire Preston for cuitivating such a wonderful community and experience! Sign me up for all the great things community in the future.

Contact Us

The world needs more leaders who listen. More workplaces where collaboration and empathy are the norm. More people who feel empowered to speak up, set boundaries, and contribute meaningfully. 

Human skills aren’t just “nice to have.” They’re critical to creating environments where people and businesses can thrive. 

If you’re ready to elevate your communication, leadership, and other human skills, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. 

Our Community

Leadership shouldn’t feel like you’re figuring it out alone.

Starts With Us is an ongoing leadership membership community for people who want practical support, honest conversations and the confidence to lead well.

Our Work

Starting with real conversations, endeing with people leading differently, teams communicating better, and organisations that felt the change.

No tick-box training.

No off-the-shelf programmes.

Free Resources

The most in-demand skills for 2025 aren’t technical – they’re human.

And everyone deserves access to these skills, which is why we’re sharing a few of our top resources for FREE below.