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What We Do

We are Organisational Development specialists leading large transformation and change projects, to become sustainable and future proof. We are able to share our extensive experience to establish you as a market leader in your sector. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, as well as Compassionate Leadership underpins our work as we believe these to be key components of sustainable change. We work specifically with Board Members, Directors, NEDs (non-executive Directors), C Suite and Executive Teams to enhance business acumen as well as people leadership to successfully execute on your vision, mission and values in business.

Toni’s experience over the years has led her to develop her own unique BLEND model to embed sustainable change for individual leaders. She has also developed a Compassionate Business and Leadership framework for positive sustainable change within organisations.

These two models will help you and your business to establish yourself as a leader, lead people well, have a successful business and be prepared for more positive outcomes in case of any eventuality. We are committed to developing great leaders who lead great businesses in this area through a combination of people leadership and business acumen.

Our services are delivered online or face to face via consultancy, 1:1 sessions,corporate training or membership options.

Why Us?

Toni is a critical friend and business mentor having worked in public and statutory sectors as well as Central Government Home Office and Ministry of Justice since 1994. Having held strategic roles, she has vast experience in business development, compliance, crisis and change management, as well as financial reviews having managed up to 520 multi-disciplinary staff and multi-million-pound budgets. She has developed a reputation of delivering results and has assembled a great in-house team as well as specialist associates to add value in specialist areas.

Toni is known for standards and recognised as a thought leader for her work in organisational development. Her accolades include attaining an ‘Outstanding Inspection’ after six months in a post with the Home Office, a ‘Good’ outcome within a PMLD education setting after 5 months and sustained effectiveness within 7 weeks within a social care setting. In an interim CEO capacity, she was also able to support the board and senior leaders to achieving a ‘Good’ inspection with a home care provision within 3 months.

Let her and her team assist you with your challenges.

We are guided by the United Nations plan of action for people, planet and prosperity, namely the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which all organisations should have in place by 2030. We also abide by the CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) principles which feature highly in our work.

Less About Us, More About You…

You want CHANGE. For yourself. Your people. Your organisation. The communities you serve.

Your situation can be full of opportunity or bleak. Whatever the situation – rapid growth, stagnation or even a full-blown crisis, there’s a reason leaders like you choose us. You want an oasis created despite the chaos around you. You can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel, or a clear destination.

You and your key people can develop the strategy, skills, and resources to take that path. At 1st Life Group, we know your organisation and understand your mission. We want to help your business to sustainably change, grow and transform to create the deepest impact.

When leaders work with us, they see the light at the end of the tunnel, they have a clear destination, and our team will guide you to success every step of the way. We offer bespoke and unique consultancy, training and mentoring services for both large public interest organisations and social entrepreneurs, focusing on Business, Sustainable Development and Diversity.

Find out more about our services or book a consultation with Toni to discuss how we can help you and your organisation.