About Small Circle
Career coaching and workplace transition support, shaped by strategy, care and a deep understanding of how people communicate their value
Hi, I’m Hannah, Founder and Director of Small Circle, and mum of two.
I work with people and organisations navigating career change, professional growth, workplace transition and the question of what comes next.
A trusted advisor for career and workplace transitions
I’ve worked with hundreds of clients across all stages of their careers, from emerging professionals through to senior leaders and CEOs, across private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Most people come to me through referrals, recommendations or repeat work.
The work I do is highly strategic and focused on real outcomes. At the same time, the experience of working with me is deeply human and tailored to getting the best out of the person in front of me.
Whether you’re navigating your own career change or looking for thoughtful support for your organisation, Small Circle offers practical, strategic and human support for what comes next.
A fantastically wiggly career
I’ve had a fantastically wiggly career.
It hasn’t been linear. It’s moved across law, politics, reputation management, organisational culture and employee engagement, but there’s been one consistent golden thread running through it all: a fascination with how people and organisations communicate their value, and how that shapes whether they are seen, heard and chosen.
In my early career, I was drawn to politics and the way ideas are communicated in high-stakes environments, where words matter and messaging has to land. I spent many years working in advisory, policy and communications roles, helping shape narratives and support people to get elected and drive change.
From there, my work evolved into reputation management, and then into organisational culture and employee engagement, where I became increasingly focused on how trust is built, how leaders communicate, and how people experience work from the inside, not just how it is presented externally.
When I became a mum, my priorities shifted. It became really important to me to do meaningful, impactful work while also being present for my children. That shift ultimately led me to create Small Circle.
My journey has been anything but ordinary. Through every step, I've focused on staying true to my values and making space for thoughtful, lasting work.
What began as a passion project has evolved into something more. I’m proud of where I’ve been and even more excited for what’s ahead. What sets Small Circle apart isn’t just the process—it’s the intention behind it. I take time to understand, explore, and create with purpose at every turn.
It’s All Connected
At the heart of Small Circle is a simple belief: It’s All Connected.
The way we experience work is connected to much more than a job title, a role description or the next step on paper.
It’s connected to how we see ourselves, how clearly we can communicate our value, how confident we feel in our decisions and how supported we feel through change.
That belief has been shaped by every part of my own career — from communications and reputation management to organisational culture, employee engagement and career coaching.
Whether I’m working with an individual at a career crossroads or an organisation supporting people through transition, the work always begins in the same place: understanding what matters, what’s changed and what needs to happen next.
That’s what makes the work strategic, practical and deeply human.
For people who want more from their work
At Small Circle, I work with people who want more from their work. More impact, more balance, more meaning – more something.
What sits underneath that is usually a need for clarity: getting clear on what the ‘more’ actually is, what matters most and what they want work to look and feel like.
From there, it’s about building the confidence to act on it, whether that means staying and showing up differently, shifting into something new, or stepping away altogether.
Strategic, practical and deeply human support
When you choose to work with me, the work we do together is highly strategic and focused on real outcomes.
At the same time, the experience of working with me is deeply human and tailored to getting the best out of you.
That’s the foundation of Small Circle.
Explore support through Small Circle
Whether you’re seeking career clarity for yourself or exploring thoughtful transition support for your organisation, there are a few ways to work together.
For individuals
Career coaching for people navigating career change, progression, professional confidence or meaningful next steps.
For organisations
Outplacement and workplace consulting for organisations supporting people through transition, development and growth.
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