Stories of
Change.
Selected examples of the work I deliver. This list is not exhaustive; I frequently design bespoke interventions tailored to unique organisational contexts.
Coaching Protocols
Move from uncertainty to direction without rushing. Leave with confidence and a grounded next-step plan.
Useful when your role feels precarious, you are considering a pivot, or you are mapping what is next. We move from overwhelm to options, and from options to decisions you can stand behind.
"He helped me reframe dread and anxiety into curiosity about my hopes for the future. - P., Int. Development Practitioner"
"I received an offer for a new role that excites me... I applied with confidence and clarity. - P., Int. Development Practitioner"
"Tristan provided invaluable support as I navigated a new career chapter. - M., Marketing Consultant"
Communicate with clarity across teams and pressure. Influence without losing your integrity.
Useful for cross-team communication, influencing, managing up, and difficult conversations. We surface limiting beliefs, practise clearer messages, and agree practical actions between sessions.
"Tristan reflected back my thoughts in a way that brought new clarity. - Y., Director, Portfolio & Content Strategy"
"He helped me identify a limiting belief that was holding me back, a major breakthrough. - Y., Director, Portfolio & Content Strategy"
"I noticed a clear behavioural shift in how I handle cross-team communication. - Y., Director, Portfolio & Content Strategy"
Recover energy and rebuild momentum sustainably. Less stress, better boundaries, a pace you can keep.
Useful when you are close to burnout, recovering from burnout, or reshaping how you work long-term. We identify patterns, clarify priorities, and build rhythms that support your wellbeing and performance.
"The sessions helped me understand why I was burnt out... and how to navigate work going forward. - G., Administrator"
"I've started exercising again and feel much less stressed. - T., FP&A Manager"
"His insights into balancing rest and productivity have been transformative. - M., Marketing Consultant"
Lead mission-driven work with courage and clarity. Turn vision into action with people on board.
Useful for leaders working in social impact, community work, or mission-led initiatives. We strengthen decision-making, stakeholder alignment, and calm leadership under pressure.
"He was instrumental in coordinating stakeholders to deliver on time and meet every requirement. - G., Secretary, Housing NPO"
"He encouraged me to 'go for it' and supported me throughout. - G., Director, community movement"
"He made space for women's voices and trusted us to co-design... boosting my confidence. - L., Operations Manager"
Facilitation Modules
Leadership development for School Management Teams. Practical tools that strengthen collaboration and planning.
Education leadership initiative supporting School Management Teams (SMTs) and broader stakeholders to strengthen collaborative leadership, school planning, and team dynamics in under-resourced contexts. Locally relevant insights surfaced and translated into practical improvements.
https://dinaledi.org/
Financial confidence built for real life. Budgeting, decision-making, and practical digital skills.
Online financial literacy workshops for young adults across multiple cohorts to make money skills practical, participatory, and relevant. Co-designed and facilitated workshops focused on budgeting and saving using real-world examples and hands-on tools.
"He was so clear... with examples that made me understand. - Learner feedback"
A three-day youth leadership summit rooted in belonging. Deep participation, shared learning, and collective next steps.
Three-day summit bringing together 80 high school student leaders to explore social justice issues. Created a container that supports belonging, deep listening, and meaningful participation at scale.
"Tristan was intuitive and mindful, fostering deep listening, active participation, and a sense of belonging. - Bottomup leader"
Values-led goal-setting that builds agency and momentum. Practical tools to reframe challenges and move forward.
A two-part workshop series designed to help people clarify direction, identify strengths, and set values-aligned goals. Participants reported stronger self-awareness, clearer goals, and practical tools they could use in life and work.
"Transformative... eye-opening exercises... a relaxed, welcoming environment. - Participant feedback"
Mentoring emerging leaders to build grounded community projects. Reflection, coaching, and practical delivery support.
Six-week online leadership programme for university students to strengthen reflective leadership and support design of feasible community impact projects. Students developed locally grounded projects with clearer thinking.
https://www.hexagontrust.org/
One-day workshops to build practical AI capability. Responsible use, real applications, confident teams.
Delivered AI Driver’s Licence cohorts for leaders and teams adopting AI to build confident adoption with responsible-use boundaries. Session focused on AI foundations, applications, ethics and limitations, and verification habits.
"People are raving about content and energy in presentation. - Programme feedback"
Strategy and alignment for community-led climate work. Shared direction and next steps towards an organisational plan.
Short strategy workshop with Princess Vlei Forum and partner organisations to align on what the Forum is becoming and agree next steps. Resulted in shared direction, an agreed pathway forward, and a small working group identified to take it on.
"Thank you... for summarising the process... We look forward to working with you again soon! - Princess Vlei Forum"
Reflection and learning capture across complex programmes. Clear synthesis teams can actually use.
A learning process linked to locally led climate adaptation across SDI affiliates, which needed structured reflection and a practical written synthesis. The result was a learning report capturing key themes, lessons, and practical implications for the teams involved.
https://sdinet.org/
A weekend to pause, reset, and reconnect. Restorative practices for people carrying a lot.
Small-group weekend retreats designed as a sanctuary to reset and reconnect: a restorative container for nervous-system care, reflection, and gentle community. Participants reported slowing down, listening to their bodies, and taking new practices into everyday life.
"A time to pause and enjoy life as humans rather than productivity tools. - Anonymous"
Unsure which protocol you need?
Often the problem presents as one thing (e.g., "We need a strategy offsite") but the root cause is another (e.g., "The Founder is burnt out"). Let's map it out together.
Ready to Bridge the Gap?
If these stories sound like your situation, the next step is a conversation.