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Bridging Culture, Creativity, and Psychology

At Human by Practice, our mission is to help leaders and organisations rediscover their authentic human core. Our unique approach blends behavioural science, emotional intelligence, and creative strategy to drive genuine culture change. We offer coaching, audits, culture diagnostic, strategic consulting and more, to create nourishing, successful workplace communities.

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Trusted by forward-thinking organisations to transform workplace culture

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Hi, I'm Jess

I created Human by Practice because I believe work should give energy, not drain it. My work sits at the intersection of psychology, creativity, and leadership, helping organisations reconnect with what makes them human while building systems that actually work.

Organisations aren’t people, but they’re made up of them. People with families, faith, contradictions, and curiosities. Whether it’s a handful or thousands, each brings a spark. My role is to help create the conditions for that spark to turn into something shared.

Over time, I’ve become most energised by the spaces where learning, inclusion, and strategy overlap, where cultural change becomes tangible, measurable, and lived every day. I specialise in integrating inclusion into wider business practice, aligning it with strategy, decision-making, and systems of work.

My approach is rooted in warmth, curiosity, and lived experience as an LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent person. I use storytelling, data, and creative learning to help organisations see themselves clearly and move forward with intention.

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Public Sector & Health

  • NHS

  • Cardiff Metropolitan University

  • The Alan Turing Institute

  • Walsall Council

  • Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation

  • Provide Community Interest

  • Transform Trust

  • BASP

Housing, Local Services & Community

  • Aspire Housing

  • Berneslai Homes

  • Grand Union Housing Group

  • Loreburn Housing

  • Groundwork North East

  • Leeds Women’s Aid

Corporate & Commercial

  • Handelsbanken

  • Coventry Building Society

  • McCain

  • DFS

  • Watson Fuels

  • News UK

  • Taylor & Francis

  • Strabag

  • Vegware

  • North Star Travel

  • Hitachi

  • Govia

  • Shared Services UK

  • Maybourne Hotel Group

Creative, Technology & Innovation

  • Candy Space

  • Good-Loop

  • APUC Scotland

  • Severn Trent Water

  • Evelyn Partners

Charity & Social Impact

  • RNLI

  • Stop the Traffik

  • Havens Hospices

  • Adoption England 

  • Medica

Our Services

Human by Practice partners with leaders and organisations to build community and collective purpose into workplace culture, ignite authentic leadership, and spark creativity. Our approach blends science and soul, empowering people and organisations to thrive. 

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Culture Diagnostic and Change

Have you heard the saying, “Culture is what people do when no one’s watching”? Our diagnostic uncovers how values, leadership, communication, and everyday habits align with your vision. Through a combination of data, dialogue, and observation, we identify strengths, gaps, and human realities. What you get back is a clear picture of what’s really happening and a practical roadmap for cultural evolution. We help leaders and teams understand the human side of behaviour, the stuff that’s hard to say and see, and then we design realistic, meaningful change that lasts. 

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Diversity, Inclusion, and Culture Audit

 Our comprehensive audit examines how diversity, inclusion, and culture show up in systems, language, leadership, and lived experience. Using surveys, interviews, and document analysis, we assess your policies and practice, from recruitment to recognition and everything in-between. The report offers clear recommendations to connect diversity and inclusion with culture, performance, and wellbeing. We guide you through our findings and prioritise together, making next feel possible. The process is transparent, collaborative, and constructive, giving you insight and ownership over the changes that matter. 

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Integrated Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy

Our approach is rooted in the latest thinking, ensuring inclusion is strategic, instinctive, and sustainable. We design strategies that embed equity and inclusion into core processes, including recruitment, governance, leadership, decision-making, and communications. Each strategy is unique, evidence-based, aligned with your mission, and supported by measurable outcomes. We help you identify the levers that create change and ensure accountability through practical tools and frameworks. With our support, you’ll develop a culture where inclusion is part of how success is defined and delivered every day.

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Human-Centred Leadership Development

Leadership, for us, is about connection. We help leaders understand themselves, their impact, and the culture they create, combining psychology, creativity, and imaginative reflection. Sessions explore everyday challenges, like building trust, leading inclusively, and navigating conflict, through experiential learning and dialogue. We offer leaders renewed awareness, tools, and a stronger sense of accountability for the environment they shape. This isn’t traditional leadership development. It’s a journey that combines self-awareness with creatively leading in context and engaging people with purpose.

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Vision and Mission Curation and Alignment

When asked if they are actually living their purpose in their day-to-day work, only 15% of frontline employees and managers agreed (McKinsey). We work with boards, leaders, and teams to shape purpose that reflects both strategic ambition and human experience. Through creative consultation, we align your values, behaviours, and goals into a joined-up narrative that people believe in. The journey propagates ownership and clarity, helping people understand both what you do and why it matters, for alignment that feels authentic and actionable at every level.

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Creative Learning and Coaching

We believe that learning works best when it’s practical, playful, and sparks imagination. We offer creative workshops, coaching, and experiences that engage head, heart, and hands, blending storytelling, experimentation, and reflective practice. Whether exploring inclusion, leadership, or change, each experience invites participants to innovate, connect, and apply insights immediately. We work across formats, including film, dialogue, scenario-based learning, and craft, to help people discover new ways of seeing, relating, and leading in a rapidly changing world.

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Example Packages

Essentials Audit

Ideal for organisations beginning their journey towards a more authentic culture. This plan provides a baseline assessment and practical recommendations to help you reconnect with your core purpose and values.

£850/one-off

What's Included

  • Culture and values audit
  • Leadership focus group
  • Practical next steps report
  • Access to foundational resources

Culture Catalyst

Best for teams ready to embed new ways of working. This package is designed to nourish creativity, psychological safety, and authentic communication, helping leaders create workplaces where people are truly themselves.

£1750/month over 4 months

What's Included

  • In-depth workplace culture assessment
  • A series of 4 group workshops over 4 months
  • 4 x 1 hour individual coaching sessions for key leader(s)
  • Tailored behavioural insights
  • Ongoing access to resources

Human Leadership Partner

For organisations seeking long-term strategic partnership. This plan blends science and soul, supporting you in sustaining deep cultural change, developing emotionally intelligent leaders, and building real, lived workplace culture.

£Tailored/retainer

What's Included

  • Bespoke culture change strategy
  • Executive coaching and mentoring
  • Ongoing culture audits & progress tracking
  • Quarterly creative strategy sessions
  • Priority access to new programmes
  • Workshops, resources, and more
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