With twenty years of global experience in the charity, humanitarian and development sector, I've led teams, shaped strategy, and responded to some of the world's most complex challenges. From emergency responses to long-term leadership development, I've worked across continents to build programmes, support people, and create meaningful change.
As a former Head of Emergency Response at Save the Children UK and now an accredited coach and trusted advisor, I bring a rare blend of operational experience, deep empathy, and strategic clarity. I’m uniquely placed to help purpose-driven leaders and organisations thrive through complexity and change - combining the rigour of humanitarian leadership with the reflective depth of coaching and the clarity of strategic partnership. I help people and organisations flourish - with purpose, impact and heart.
I'm an experienced and EMCC-accredited coach, working with individuals and leadership teams worldwide. I specialise in career transitions, leadership development, and purpose-led work.
I create reflective, practical spaces where leaders and changemakers can pause, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence and purpose.
I've worked with charities, networks, and organisations to help them align vision, values and action, particularly in times of change or growth.
I bring clarity, structure and momentum to strategy, governance and leadership development, helping teams embed purpose and collaboration in how they work that is better for people, planet and communities.
I design and facilitate workshops and learning spaces that spark insight, build connection, and inspire action.
Whether online or in-person, I create inclusive, energising environments where people learn, collaborate and commit to meaningful change.
Support your leadership growth through one-to-one coaching that builds clarity, confidence and direction.
Guide you through transitions -career change, new roles or shifting priorities - helping you move forward with purpose.
Align vision, values and strategy so your work delivers meaningful impact. Turn big ideas into practical, people-centred action plans that stick.
Help your organisation navigate change with purpose, clarity and collaboration.
Create spaces where people feel safe to share, collaborate and commit to change.
Facilitate strategic away days, team reflections or leadership retreats.
"Lydia created such a warm, caring, safe space for me to explore things as they were as well as how I and my organisation needed/wanted them to be.
I have described our time working together as transformational which it really was so a huge thank you from me and the biggest recommendation for Lydia's work.
Lydia's knowledge and understanding of the sector as well as her personable nature and genuine connection made our sessions so valuable, productive and effective in supporting the change I was hoping to create."
Anna Callaghan