I worked with Jamie on LearnAdapt, where his vision brought a real energy and magic. He is brilliant at bringing his systems thinking to life in real situations, curiously seeking to understand constraints and motivations, and zooming out to look at the big picture. Jamie is a super networker – many of the fascinating online sessions we had during Covid were possible due to the relationships Jamie had created, and his joy at keeping them alive. Jamie designs sessions that engage and build momentum. He is great at holding space for divergent views, and encouraging quiet voices. He’s adept at ‘dancing in the moment’, and will marry careful planning with a willingness to sense what’s needed in the moment.
Emma Proud, Head of Learning and Adapting, Brink
“This report and the last three years would not have been what they were without the gentle and holding support of Jamie Pett. As a learning partner you have been able to provide a safe space in which I could critically but kindly look at what was done, how and what possible futures could be imagined. You facilitated the documentation and herstory of the project that goes beyond evaluation of outcomes or impact.”
Huda Jawad, founder of the SAFE Communities project, now Co-Director at Musawah
“I felt a little sceptical about the whole ‘coaching’ thing before I started. Just a few sessions in, I realise I had no reason to be! I leave each session with Jamie feeling energised and positive about steps – big and small – that I can take towards my goals. Even realising I had goals was a huge unlock for me. Jamie is so thoughtful and considered, always offering the right question. I really value the relationship we have built in a short space of time.”
Jon Mowll, Senior Analyst at Thirty Percy Foundation
“As a small team, we needed somebody to guide us towards quality conversations. Jamie did a great job facilitating our discussions, while also bringing in some different questions and frameworks that were useful for us to work through and reflect on. Jamie helped us to think in different patterns. A great experience.”
Bert Maerten, Head of Transformation, HelpAge International
“I have no hesitation in recommending Jamie. He co-developed and facilitated a three day face-to-face workshop for us. I was immediately impressed with how he fully understood the brief; specifically the organisational context in which we work, including team dynamics, as well as core international development content issues and concretely what we wanted from the workshop. During the preparation phase he brought great ideas for how to run the event in a fun and inclusive way and reached out across the organisation to bring people on board for the event. His facilitation at the event was also brilliant. He created an open safe space for all to participate, keeping us on track with the schedule, but flexing where needed. He kept us focused on what we wanted to achieve, stepping in or stepping back, when appropriate, for important issues to be addressed in the right way. Many participants made specific reference to the value that Jamie brought to the workshop.”
Deborah Hardoon, Poverty and Inequality Lead, Development Initiatives
I had several coaching sessions with Jamie. I went into the sessions feeling a little overwhelmed about my career options and lacked the confidence to pave my own path. Jamie was fantastic in helping me address my insecurities and recognise my strengths.
I found the sessions were very well organised and Jamie always picked up from the right place. I always received follow-up notes that consolidated everything we had discussed during the sessions. The activities during the sessions and the resources serve as a self-help toolkit that I now proudly use daily.
Lula – Coaching client working in global education
I have had the pleasure of experiencing Jamie’s facilitation of processes and emergence, both in person and online – he has a unique ability to model humility and collaboration in a way that brings together diverse groups in pursuit of a common goal. And he has brought creativity, curiosity and questions that help unlock progress to his role as a member of The Equity Index’s Advisory Council. If you’re seeking support with convening stakeholders to address complex challenges, or with crystalising ideas into action, I would highly recommend working with Jamie.
Alex Martins, Independent Researcher & Co-Founder of The Equity Index
It has been my absolute pleasure to work with Jamie as a colleague and to have been invited by him to events that he has hosted. He does both with warmth for the people and a strong sense of commitment to the common good. He holds space for people to build better relationships, explore challenges, imagine the possible and embrace the uncertain. And he does all of this with a strong eye for equity, including whose voices are heard, and whose need to be amplified. I have no hesitation in recommending him as a consultant, facilitator and network weaver who will help champion and shepherd the causes you care about.
Andy Schofield, Director, Curiosity Society
Jamie has the unique ability to effectively engage teams for results. We’ve worked with Jamie on several assignments and have appreciated his creativity while staying responsive to our priorities and goals. More than once he’s helped organize our disparate thoughts and craft meaningful exchanges with colleagues. Jamie ‘walks the walk’ with adaptation, giving space for co-creation and emergence.
Susan Kemp, Global Practice Lead, Democracy and Governance, Chemonics International
I’ve had the pleasant chance of being part of the LIDN team, founded and led by Jamie. Working with Jamie is like having a good friend who always cheers for you to be your best self.
Jamie has an approach to leadership that is very horizontal and inclusive. He makes everyone in the room feel supported and excited. His drive and curiosity are contagious. When he facilitates, he is deeply in tune with the group’s needs and direction. He has a sense of purpose and clarity that helps the group achieve its goals.
As a coach, his questions have a highly motivating effect on you. He is very open and authentic in his communication which creates an ideal environment for you to grow.
Alara Adalı, Content Writer, Editor & Communications Consultant