Claire Platt
Coaching & Consultancy

Have you ever felt that your personal values are being compromised at work? Have you ever felt conflicted due to having to compromise on something you hold dear? As a middle or senior leader, there are a myriad of ways in which our values can be tested and potentially compromised. Some of these are everyday occurrences that test our boundaries, such as disagreeing with a colleague’s decision. However, other value compromises are significantly more challenging and may have a

Affirming, inspiring, comforting.” “Created space, clarity, kindness.” “The connection… and being heard in a safe space.” “The cross-sector mix was magic.” “I don’t usually keep attention for a whole day… but this time, I did.” This is some of the feedback from the first 'Reflect, Reset, Realign: A Clarity Day for Women Leaders.' What stayed with me most wasn’t just the words; it was the feeling in the room. Women arriving carrying a lot, and leaving with greater clarity,

I’ve just released new dates for the Devon Women’s Leadership Network. And I couldn't be more excited... Because every time this group comes together, something quite special happens. Women arrive carrying the weight of leadership; complex decisions, pressure, responsibility, and often a quiet sense of doing it all alone. And then, something shifts. Conversations open up. Barriers come down. Experience is shared, honestly and generously. Support is offered, instinctively.

Heads Up - this is NOT an April fool 🙈 Just a regular fool... Have you ever majorly messed up? I did last month. And I'm hoping that you can help. 🤞 On 6th March, I had a stand at the International Women's Day event at the Crowne Plaza Plymouth at an event organised by West Country Women Awards. It was the first time I've ever had a stand at an event and I made a rookie error.😮‍💨 I had an amazing time during the day with some fabulous members of the Devon Women's Leaders

March has been a BLAST! I've had an amazing month, rich with connection, purpose and fun. The month started with a fabulous Devon Women's Leadership Network brunch on the 2nd March at the Cosy Club in Exeter. This was closely followed on the 5th with a planning visit to Dartington Hall and Estate with the marvellous Ben Slater. To celebrate International Women's Day, I had a stand at the Westcountry Women Awards IWD event in Plymouth on the 6th March, and led a panel at the

Something quite powerful happened last week… I brought together a group of women for a one-day Devon Women's Leadership Network Clarity Day. Different sectors. Different roles. Different experiences. And yet, within hours, something shifted. Here’s how the delegates described it: • “Affirming, inspiring, comforting” • “A space of clarity, kindness and generosity” • “A great sense of belonging” • “The cross-sector mix was magic” • “I felt heard in a safe space” • “It bro

Festival of Education 2026 I'm so excited about this! I'm so pleased to announce that I am speaking at the Festival of Education 2026. My talk is titled, ' How to Lead Effectively: One Courageous Conversation at a Time.' If you're going to Wellington this year, do come along and say hi! And I'd love to meet any of my connections who will be there in person. 😊 Drop me a DM.