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Tailored Support for Business Leaders

When we get people right, we get business right.

Most leaders aren’t struggling because they don’t care. They’re struggling because the human side of their role is often the most difficult part - and the easiest to overlook when it comes to an organisation’s priorities.

But, when people are an afterthought and all the focus is on workplace processes and company objectives, you end up with burnt-out leaders, and teams that are technically capable but mentally checked out - which impacts everything, including results.

I partner with individuals and organisations to bring clarity and intention to their People Strategy - shaping Leadership, Culture, and Performance in ways that are practical, human, and built to last.

People Strategy

You’ve heard the old adage, ‘a happy workplace is a productive workplace’ - true it may be, but it trivialises the depths involved when creating a practical strategy that actually supports people to thrive.

People Strategy has 3 core concepts, distinct yet intrinsically linked. Together, they shape how your people feel, perform, lead, and connect.

Leadership

Equipping leaders with the relational and emotional intelligence needed to lead people, not just processes.

 

You don’t need to have all the answers. But you do need leaders who know how to operate with clarity, awareness, and intention. This area supports growth in confidence and improves capacity to navigate the human side of leadership.

 

What this could include:

  • Leadership Labs (live, action orientated, experiential development spaces)
  • 1:1 or peer coaching for clarity, confidence, problem solving, and growth
  • Workshops on relational leadership, emotional agility, and managing complexity
  • Bespoke programmes, co-designed to suit your leadership challenges

 

Ideal for:
Leaders who are strong on getting things done, but find the people-side more challenging. Especially useful for new, stretched, or evolving leadership teams.

Culture

Creating a connected, resilient culture that holds strong through transition and complexity.

 

Culture can feel like something that just ‘is’, but it’s always shaped by what leaders model, what’s tolerated, and how people experience work day-to-day. This is about building a connected environment where people feel safe to contribute, where wellbeing is more than just a buzzword, and where change doesn’t derail everything.

 

What this could include:

  • Strategic facilitation to get clarity on what’s working (and what’s not)
  • Culture workshops and leadership roundtables
  • Developing a culture that keeps people engaged, including through transition
  • Support embedding culture into how you work – not just in what you say

 

Ideal for:
Organisations navigating growth, change, or a dip in engagement – and where there’s a desire to strengthen or rebuild trust and reconnect people to their purpose.

Performance

Helping people show up as their best selves – clear-headed, emotionally agile, and resilient.

 

Stress, uncertainty, and blurred expectations make it hard for people to contribute fully. We uncover what’s helping or hindering performance, and shape strategies that support people to work with more clarity, resilience, and headspace. 

 

What this could include:

  • Workshops on emotional agility, high performance, and effective communication
  • Coaching to increase clarity under pressure and regulate emotions
  • Learning activities based on practical neuroscience and human behaviour

 

Ideal for:
Teams and individuals facing pressure, overwhelm, or inconsistency – and for leaders who want to support performance without resorting to micromanagement.

Where we begin: practical insight

Before jumping into solutions, we start with real understanding. This means diagnostic work that gives us meaningful insight which we’ll then use to shape your strategy.

Tailored to your organisation and context

Focused on what matters most right now

Designed to guide your next steps

Ways to work together

Support is flexible, collaborative, and built around your priorities. You choose the format that fits and we adapt as your needs evolve.

Consulting

Strategic insight, leadership guidance, and deep-dive diagnostics when you're facing complex people challenges.

Coaching

1:1 and peer coaching for leaders who want clarity, confidence, and a thinking partner to help them move forward with intention.

Growth & Development

Engaging, real-world workshops and programmes - practical, energising, and designed to create lasting change.

Retained Partnerships

Ongoing, flexible support that combines strategic advice, challenge, and hands-on delivery and development across all areas of your people strategy.

Workshops

Choose from signature workshops tackling common challenges, or opt for a bespoke session shaped around your needs, dynamics, and goals.

The bottom line

Whether you’re leading change, shifting culture, or just trying to keep your team happy and purpose-driven to deliver those all important results - there’s a way to see the path more clearly. And I’ll be walking it with you.

Because when people thrive, business thrives.

Reviews...
Alice Lundsten
Quality Improvement Leader and Coach

"Lisa and I worked together over a few projects focusing on building cohesion and improved communication across multiple Senior Management Teams (SMT) at NHS England. Lisa was brilliant at building trust, which was vital as several of the individuals were sceptical about the work, fearing it would be tokenistic. Lisa brought a level of authenticity to her conversations with individuals which allowed them to be truly honest about the challenges they saw. This led to the SMT being able to face up to some hard truths that had previously been consigned to the 'too hard to look at' pile. Lisa understood what made us tick as individuals as well as a group. The sessions never felt 'out of the box' but totally tailored to us and our needs. She checked in regularly between sessions to understand how things were landing and constantly tweaked her approach to flex with us as our needs changed. I really valued her nuanced approach and several years after first working with her I still consider her one of my most valued advisors when I want an independent perspective."

Dr Marian Evans
De Montfort University

I had the pleasure of inviting Lisa to talk to my senior leader apprentices about managing change. Lisa skillfully explained how to use and apply psychological and evidenced principles for planning future of work strategies, providing ideas for building workplace environments that foster team collaboration, engagement and inclusivity. Creating workplace cultures that promote and develop these dynamic teams is just one of the ways we can address future trends and influence change. Lots of discussion ensued from her superb workshop session, which continued over lunch and into our Friday afternoon debate! Thank you for such a superb workshop.

Jim Liptrot
MD | Howorth

We have engaged with Lisa for several years now since being recommended her excellent "Beyond The Water Cooler" podcast. Lisa worked with me on an individual basis before supporting the wider Howorth Leadership Team on a Leadership of Change journey, and through Leadership Labs. Everything I, or we have worked on with Lisa has been first class, bringing challenge and a different perspective to our way of thinking or mode of operation. Lisa is an excellent facilitator and recently delivered what was undoubtedly one of the most powerful and positive development sessions that we have ever had as a team.

John Hibbs
Co-Founder | Coefficient

The advice provided on by Lisa LLoyd at It's Time for Change to build resilience is practical and actionable, encompassing diverse areas of personal development. It's important to apply skills in a manner that best fits one's unique circumstances so consider professional guidance for tailored advice…by working with someone brilliant like… Lisa LLoyd.

Anon Participant
Anonymous Survey Feedback from Training

"Amazing delivery - fantastic explanations. Engaging and thoughtful. Two hours flew by! I could listen to this lady all day - she is amazing!"

Emma Capone ACIPD
Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy

"I organised the session with Lisa for my group of Government apprentices and the session was wonderful - I enjoyed it a great deal and have had fantastic feedback from those that joined . I would definitely recommend to others and I will certainly do so at my cross-government meetings & group events. Lisa's approach was friendly yet informative, and gave attendees the opportunity to feel comfortable to voice opinions. Even after having attended lots of well-being and mental health workshops, one apprentice felt that Lisa described key topics differently, that really resonated with them."

Marcus Taylor
Founder and CEO

"Lisa spoke at Venture Harbour's Winter Retreat and was one of the team's favourite sessions. Being a team of skeptical "engineering types" I have to admit I wasn't sure how the session on mental health would go down. Needless to say, Lisa did an exceptional job - balancing broad best practice with scientific detail when relevant. Her exercises were fun and, crucially, had lasting impact. Following the success of the Winter Retreat talk, we arranged a 1-to-1 session with Lisa for each team member - which I've heard nothing but glowing things from conversations with the team."

Amy Clement
Early Talent Lead

"As part of National Apprenticeship Week we asked Lisa to provide a tailored wellbeing session for apprentices. The session was delivered brilliantly, providing individuals with information and techniques to manage their studying, workload and personal lives; to look after their mental health to avoid burnout. The session was interactive and received great feedback from our apprentices. I highly recommend."

Vicki Wilkinson
Founder at Summit and Talent Director at KHWS

"We asked Lisa to do a talk for our agency just before Christmas 2020, in the midst of lockdown and a year that had taken its toll on everyone. Lisa delivered a brilliant and motivating talk that focused on mental resilience in times of uncertainty. Lisa managed to equip our teams with some coping strategies and techniques that will ensure that they can go into 2021 feeling prepared and optimistic about managing their own mental health. The talk was interesting and engaging, with a few surprises added in (!) and I would highly recommend Lisa to you."

Victoria Lacy-Wills
Partnership Manager

"We have been commissioning Lisa to run training for Primary School staff for a number of years now and her training is always well received by attendees. This year Lisa is running a series of sessions around social, emotional, mental health which has led a school to book Lisa to host their INSET day. I would highly recommend Lisa and the services she offers"