My Approach
As a freelance trainer, facilitator and coach, I spend my time creating inclusive environments to enable individuals and groups to work at their best, lean into their strengths and be curious and open minded to challenges and differing viewpoints.
What does success look like? It’s comprised of two parts - Was the strategic business objective met? Did everyone in the group feel enabled to contribute at their best?"
Based on my years of experience and various training and facilitation opportunities across different settings, I am confident that the first of these has consistently been achieved for clients. The second around inclusion is more expansive and evolving. I design and facilitate in ways that enable diverse perspectives to thrive and for individual preferences and needs to be spoken to, however, I believe there is always room to further develop our approach to inclusion.
What I Offer
Redefine strategic group working and professional development through empathy and inclusion.
Inclusive Group Facilitation
Enabling groups and teams to navigate their path forward, work through challenges, understand their purpose and foster inclusivity.
1-2-1 Coaching
One-on-one coaching sessions to enable coachees to make goal driven progress with challenges and limiting assumptions they may be holding. Leading to both personal and professional growth.
Bespoke Training
Collaborative workshops and bespoke training on topics including Inclusive Management and Leadership, Inclusive Facilitation and Neuro-inclusion.
Neuro-Inclusive Workshops
Team workshops, all staff sessions and training courses on Being Neuro-inclusive and Being a Neuro-inclusive
Manager
Mentoring - for those who regularly facilitate in the workplace
One on one support for those who regularly run meetings and group sessions in the workplace.
"Her impact has been nothing short of transformational"
I had the privilege of working with Esme as I stepped into a leadership role, and her impact has been nothing short of transformative.
Esme brings a rare combination of deep expertise, emotional intelligence, and a genuine passion for developing others. Through our sessions, she helped me build confidence, sharpen my strategic thinking, and strengthen my ability to lead with clarity and authenticity."
Joe Saleh,
Head of ICT,
Salvation Army Homes
Tom Riley,
Project Manager
"Where Esme really shines through is her commitment to neurodiversity in the workplace. Esme is great at allowing people to discover themselves naturally, and when working with a group ensures that the group organically creates aims and goals that strengthen both the individuals and the organisation."
Sita Luka,
Service Manager
"I recently attended a Managers Training session. The trainer (Esme Butterfield) was outstanding – highly knowledgeable and engaging. I left the session feeling more confident and better equipped to lead my team effectively. Highly recommended!"
Louise Coulson,
Communications Manager
"As a coach, Esme has an incredible ability to make you feel at ease in situations that sometimes can be quite challenging and personally jarring. This allows you to be able to fully process your thoughts, questions and assumptions in a way that is non-judgmental, encouraging and safe."
