Build leaders worth following. Create cultures worth staying for.
Work should feel alive. Not just productive, but purposeful. Not just safe, but energising. We help you develop incredible leaders and cultures, taking your organisation from good to remarkable.
Trusted by top organisations world wide
Leaders aren’t created by job title alone
Without strong leadership, people disengage, problems can spiral, and the best talent walks. However, when leadership is sharp and culture is well-embedded, all parts of your organisation work together more effectively. Here are what the figure say:
Culture isn’t a perk
It’s the engine.
A strong culture doesn’t just ‘engage’ people. It shapes how they show up, how they solve problems, and whether they stay or leave an organisation. Get it wrong, and even the greatest ideas fall flat.
We help you build cultures that feel alive and energised.
Ready to build your culture with intention?
We help you take the action that has been proven to work
Insights discovery
Unlock your teams’ full potential. Through powerful psychometric profiling, we help enhance self-awareness, enabling your teams to work more collaboratively and effectively.
Culture
Culture drives everything: performance, retention, and innovation. Get it wrong, and everything grinds to a halt. We help you build it with intention.
Leadership
A business will never outperform its leaders. Heart leadership is about clarity, momentum, and real impact. We help your leaders step up so their teams don’t check out.
Learning & Development
Work should feel alive, not like a slow grind to the weekend. We design energising, actionable learning experiences that stick.
About us
When culture is built with intention, and people have what they need to do their best work – everything ignites.
Work is one of the last real communities we have.
Let’s protect it.
We’re on a mission to make work matter. Creating organisations where people connect, think, and build better.
Future-focused companies understand the importance of getting this right, because an organisation without people is a no thing. No ideas, no energy, no spark.
But when culture is built with intention, and people have what they need to do their best work, everything ignites.
Ready to build a workplace no one wants to escape from?
Our work
What our clients say
Working with Gemma has been genuinely transformative. Her approach to coaching creates a safe and supportive environment that encourages openness while consistently providing constructive challenge. Through her coaching, I have developed greater clarity, confidence, and effectiveness as a leader.
Gemma has given me renewed energy and a stronger sense of purpose for myself, my team, and the firm. Her ability to balance support with thoughtful challenge has been invaluable to my development and the impact I have in my role.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Gemma to any leader seeking to grow in a way that is authentic and purposeful. You will gain more than a coach, you will gain a friend.
Laura Cieplak – Director of People – Forbes Solicitors.
Heart Leadershiop delivers training with real emotional intelligence – no jargon, just thoughtful, engaging sessions that have become a core part of MSB’s culture. From trainees to partners, the feedback is unanimous, this is the most impactful development training we’ve had.
We were delighted to partner with Heart Leadership, led by Gemma Ellison, to deliver a leadership programme for all of our line managers at GM Moving.
From the outset, Gemma demonstrated exceptional care and attention in planning the programme. She took the time to truly get to know our organisation, our people, our challenges, and our ambitions, which made the content feel relevant, tailored, and impactful from day one. The standard and quality of delivery were exceptionally high, striking the right balance between practical tools and meaningful reflection.
What stood out was how well Gemma understood GM Moving as an organisation. She created a learning environment that reflected our values and culture. Colleagues from a wide variety of roles were fully engaged throughout, and the sessions encouraged honest conversations and genuine development.
The follow-up support was equally impressive, ensuring that the learning was embedded and that managers felt confident applying new skills in their day-to-day roles.
We would highly recommend Heart Leadership to any organisation looking to strengthen leadership capability and invest in the development of their line managers and leaders. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Heart Leadership in the future and are pleased to already have them scheduled to deliver a full team session as our next step.
Culture Camp was a genuinely special day – one of the highlights of my year. I walked in and immediately felt like I’d found my tribe. It wasn’t just the connection and belonging (although that alone would have been enough).
The learning from the day was immediately transferrable into my work. Across six speakers, from six different perspectives, the key takeaway message was simple – inclusion isn’t the soft stuff sitting alongside performance, it’s the condition that determines performance.
Each speaker made the links impossible to miss and I left with a real connect the dots moment I’m still thinking about.
Gemma and Hetal have created something rare – community, belonging and serious learning in equal measure.
The warm fuzzy feeling I picked up when I walked into the room is still with me.
What an amazing day! And what an incredible community that’s been created. I keep remembering nuggets of wisdom and inspiration – an inspired panel of speakers. Most of all though, I was struck by the atmosphere and the feeling in the room. That is a testament to your partnership: authentic, caring, intentional, aligned. A living example of what is possible for us all. It all starts with ‘who’ so I acknowledge you Gemma and Hetal. Thanks for who you are being in the world.
We knew Gemma and Hetal were a talented duo, but what they brought us at Culture Camp was VERY special. The entire Stribe team is still buzzing. A whole room full of incredible people with one big thing in common – the desire to lead bravely and optimistically.
I really enjoyed working closely with Gemma and Heart Leadership to create a bespoke Line Manager programme that has equipped our managers with practical tools and insights to lead themselves more effectively and bring out the best in their people. Feedback has been really positive, with participants sharing that they more intentionally self-regulate, have stronger communication and feedback skills, and a greater focus on wellbeing and continuous improvement. The programme has helped our managers recognise that small changes in everyday moments can have a significant impact on the experience and performance of their teams.
Working with Heart Leadership has been an absolute game-changer for our culture project. Gemma and Hetal have been instrumental in shaping and guiding our journey, providing invaluable support, advice and training every step of the way. Their insight and expertise have helped bring our vision to life in ways we couldn’t have achieved at home.
Beyond their knowledge and skill, what truly sets them apart is their approach. They are incredibly easy to work with – approachable, down-to-earth, and genuinely good human beings who care deeply about the work they do. Their ability to listen, challenge and support in equal measure has been a huge asset, and their encouragement has given me the confidence to push forward with this project. I simply couldn’t have done it without them. If you’re looking for thoughtful, dedicated, and inspiring partners to help transform your culture, I couldn’t recommend Heart Leadership highly enough.
I think my brain grew three sizes throughout the course of the day. It was so lovely to be part of an engaging group of leaders wanting to improve the world of working for everyone.
There’s something really special about being in a room full of people who still believe in doing the right thing – even when it’s hard. Culture Camp is exactly that. Brave conversations, honest reflections, big questions about what leadership looks like now.